Side Effects Software today announced the release of Houdini 9. The new version is available for download at sidefx.com and includes a new artist-friendly user interface, python support, fluid dynamics, rendering enhancements and new character tools.
Houdini 9 is available for as low as $1,995 for Houdini Escape, which brings Houdini's node-based workflow to modelers, lighters, animators and character riggers and $7,995 for Houdini Master, which brings Houdini's renowned particle and dynamic tools to visual effects artists and technical directors. Both of these products are available in the Houdini store.
Focal Press has published the first Houdini 9 book written by Craig Zerouni called HOUDINI ON THE SPOT. There are Houdini 9 tutorial videos coming from cmiVFX [www.cmifvx.com] and 3D Buzz [www.3dbuzz.com] is developing an online class focused on Houdini 9 Technical Director skills. Side Effects is also holding regular training classes and free tutorial videos are available online at sidefx.com.
The Houdini family of animation software includes: modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering and more. All Houdini applications work together seamlessly and are available for the Windows and Linux operating systems.
Established in 1987, Side Effects Software is a world leader in the development of advanced 3D animation and special effects software for use in film.
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