Houdini is a 3D animation and special effects application. Houdini was designed for artists working in 3D animation and VFX for film, TV, video games and virtual reality. Houdini brings these worlds together into a single powerful platform. Unlike other 3D animation software, Houdini uses a node-based procedural workflow that makes it easy to explore iterations as you refine your work. Artists who can learn the Houdini FX successfully will find that they generate many effects without the need for any traditional artistic interaction.

3D Modelling

Modelling techniques and most commonly used tools for modelling in Houdini FX

3D Modelling

Assets in Houdini are generally created by connecting a series of nodes. The advantage of this workflow is that it allows artists to create detailed objects in a relatively short number of steps

3D Modelling

3D Modelling

Houdini’s unique node-based approach allows for multiple iterations so that its easy to make changes and develop your animations and effects.

3D Modelling

Houdini FX features powerful volumetrics systems for creating smoke and fire simulations, as well as a compositor for layered image effects.

Houdini has a node-based lightning system that provides a flexible work environment for building shaders and creating CG effects

The program ships with the powerful rendering engine Mantra, but also supports 3rd party rendering engines such as V-Ray.