Houdini is a 3D procedural software for modeling, rigging, animation, VFX, look development, lighting and rendering in film, TV, advertising and video game pipelines.

Houdini is built from the ground up to be a procedural system that empowers artists to work freely, create multiple iterations and rapidly share workflows with colleagues.

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Start Here Foundation lessons take you from the ground up in Houdini's node-based procedural workflows. Learn about key tools and techniques as you run through lessons and build simple …

Curated lessons to help artists find the tutorials that match their area of interest. Stay focused on a single topic to explore the best lessons for your needs.

Houdini products are available for studios, indies, schools and students. The following chart provides a comparison of the feature sets found in each of these products.

SideFX is bundling licenses with Houdini Core and FX for FREE with the rental costs shown below for extra licenses. Karma is also available with Houdini Indie, Education and Apprentice. The bundled …

Houdini Apprentice is a free version of Houdini FX which can be used by students, artists and hobbyists to create personal non-commercial projects. With Houdini Apprentice, you have access to virtually all …

Curated lessons to help artists find the tutorials that match their area of interest. Stay focused on a single topic to explore the best lessons for your needs.

What's New in H21 Houdini 21 introduces major updates across the pipeline, including enhancements to KineFX with a new motion mixer, animation catalog, Autorig Builder, and improved muscle system. …