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Side Effects Software has released Houdini 10, the first commercially-available application able to slice up and distribute fluid simulations over a network of computers. 3D artists will benefit from faster simulation times in addition to the ability to create simulations at a much bigger size and scale than would be possible with a single computer. Continue Reading

PIXAR RENDERMAN FOR HOUDINI

Leading digital effects houses and computer graphics specialists use Pixar?s RenderMan? because it is the highest quality renderer available anywhere and has been production tested through successful use in feature films for over ten years. Pixar?s RenderMan is stable, fast, and efficient for handling complex surface appearances and images.

RenderMan?s powerful shading language and anti-aliased motion blur allow designers to believably integrate stunning synthetic effects with live-action footage. In addition, RenderMan is backed by Pixar?s technical staff, who know the challenges of creating digital effects. RenderMan is used for Pixar?s own feature film productions. Continue Reading

Houdini Master is the most complete visual effects and animation solution available. This award-winning and production-proven product handles the most challenging shots without the need for additional plug-ins or an army of programmers. Film production facilities can rely on Houdini Master to help them create stunning feature film effects and character animation. Continue Reading

?cmiVFX: Houdini L-Systems Essentials

Upon general request,this is the first video ever released about this immense and yet not well-known field of computer graphics. L-systems are a very useful language for describing fractal looking objects and branching structures. It’s mainly used in environmental design, both artistic and scientific, to create realistic plants and trees and to simulate complex botanical animated phenomena. It has been used in special effects in a great variety of films to create anatomical patterns such as neurons in Fight Club or vessels in Hollow-Man 2.

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Houdini Master is the most complete visual effects and animation solution available. This award-winning and production-proven product handles the most challenging shots without the need for additional plug-ins or an army of programmers.
Film production facilities can rely on Houdini Master to help them create stunning feature film effects and character animation. Continue Reading