Houdini

Houdini is a 3D procedural software for film, TV, and game development. It is developed by SideFX and is known for its powerful node-based workflow and its ability to create complex effects and simulations. Houdini is used by artists in a wide range of industries, including visual effects, animation, video games, and motion graphics.

• Procedural workflow: Houdini's node-based workflow allows artists to create complex effects and simulations by wiring together nodes. This makes it easy to experiment and iterate, and to create effects that would be difficult or impossible to create with traditional methods.
• Powerful tools: Houdini includes a wide range of tools for modeling, animation, simulation, rendering, and more. These tools are designed to help artists create high-quality effects and simulations with ease.
• Flexibility: Houdini is a highly flexible software package. It can be used to create a wide range of effects, from simple to complex. It is also possible to customize Houdini to meet the specific needs of a project.

Houdini is available in three editions:

• Houdini Indie: This edition is designed for independent artists and studios. It has all of the core features of Houdini, but it is limited to 2048 cores and 128GB of RAM. Houdini Indie is available for a one-time purchase of $399.
• Houdini FX: This edition is designed for professional artists and studios. It includes all of the features of Houdini Indie, plus additional features for character FX, pyro FX, and FLIP fluids. Houdini FX is available for a subscription of $495 per month.
• Houdini Engine: This edition is designed for developers who want to embed Houdini's capabilities into their own software applications. Houdini Engine is available for a subscription of $995 per month.