SideFX differentiates itself in the 3D animation and visual effects market through its flagship product, Houdini, which is built on a node-based procedural workflow that provides artists with unparalleled power, flexibility, and control. This procedural approach allows for the creation of complex, high-quality effects and simulations that are difficult to achieve with traditional keyframe animation, making it a standard tool in feature film VFX pipelines. Houdini's comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, and integrated rendering, and it has been recognized with numerous awards for its contribution to award-winning visual effects in film and television. The company's long-standing commitment to production-proven tools, combined with a minority investment from Epic Games in 2020, reinforces its credibility and stability as a leading provider for the film, TV, and video game industries.
Procedural 3D animation, VFX, and simulation software for film, TV, games, and advertising.
A runtime and plugin ecosystem that brings Houdini procedural tools into other applications and game engines.
SideFX's rendering solution for physically based image generation within Houdini workflows.
A collection of experimental and production-ready tools that extend Houdini workflows.
A free learning and non-commercial version of Houdini for artists building skills and demo reels.
