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SideFX's procedural 3D software, industry standard for VFX simulations and complex effects.
Definition
Houdini is a procedural 3D software, specialized in simulations and complex effects. Its node-based workflow allows for non-destructive changes and automation.
Practical Application
Industry standard for destruction, fluids, particles, crowds. Every major VFX film utilizes Houdini: "Dune", "Avatar", "Avengers". Solaris for USD-based lighting. Karma Renderer for production rendering.
Technical Details
VEX: Houdini Expression Language for custom nodes. PDG: Procedural Dependency Graph for pipeline automation. Packed Primitives for millions of objects. HQueue for distributed rendering.
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