Houdini
A node-based procedural 3D tool for modeling, animation, effects, simulation, rendering, and compositing.
What it is
Houdini is SideFX’s advanced 3D software, using node networks to describe steps in modeling, animation, visual effects, and simulation.
Why it is selected
A procedural workflow preserves relationships between steps: change an earlier node and later results update. That is valuable for repeated iteration and complex scenes.
Who it suits
People learning visual effects, technical art, procedural modeling, or large-scale 3D scene production.
Useful for
- Building geometry that remains adjustable through nodes
- Creating smoke, fluid, or destruction simulations
- Packaging a network as a reusable digital asset
