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Houdini

Houdini

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Procedural 3D animation and VFX software

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TL;DR - Houdini

  • Houdini is professional 3D animation software used in film and game production
  • It provides procedural generation, simulations, and VFX tools for complex effects
  • Free learning edition available, commercial from $269/year
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Score: 90/100

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Houdini offers a free plan with paid upgrades.

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About Houdini

Houdini is the 3D software for visual effects artists. Procedural workflows, simulation tools, and production-proven capabilities—VFX work at the highest level. The procedural approach is unique. Simulations are industry-standard. The learning curve is steep but rewarding. VFX professionals and studios doing complex 3D work use Houdini for effects and simulations.

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Houdini FAQ

Houdini Apprentice is free for learning and non-commercial work. Houdini Indie starts at $269/year for commercial projects under $100K revenue.

Houdini is procedural 3D software from SideFX, considered the industry standard for VFX work. It uses a node-based workflow for creating complex effects and simulations.

Houdini specializes in procedural effects and simulations - it's the VFX industry standard. Blender is general-purpose and free. Use Houdini for serious VFX work.

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