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Join the Houdini community at OFFF Barcelona 2026 (April 17-18)! Connect with motion design artists, dive into HIVE presentations & an IGNITE workshop. Be part of a global gathering shaping the future of visual storytelling. sidefx.com/houdini-hive/o… #sidefxhoudini #houdini #motiondesigncommunity #motiondesign #houdinihive

Join us as Everything Procedural returns to Breda, Netherlands (April 7-10, 2026) as a leading conference for procedural content in games. SideFX is bringing Houdini HIVE presentations to the EPC Conference along with three hands-on IGNITE workshops covering a variety of topics. This is your chance to meet and share knowledge with fellow artists and developers pushing the boundaries of procedural generation for games. All workshop tracks run simultaneously, so register for one track on the EPC website to secure your spot. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the procedural community! sidefx.com/houdini-hive/e… #houdini #procedural #games

Unlock the power of the new Otis solver in Houdini 21 with the Muscle+Tissue Masterclass! Learn to set up realistic simulations using the latest H21 features, including essential new nodes and workflow improvements. Using Muscle Recipes that ship with H21, you can dive right in with no downloads required. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out (with pointers to get you up to speed), this masterclass is designed for all levels to master the art of muscle and tissue simulation in Houdini! sidefx.com/tutorials/musc…

Meet Yuko Ishizu, a computational designer bridging architecture and candle making with Houdini. Learn how she uses VEX to transform mathematical formulas into physical objects, from SINE waves to 3D-printed ceramic molds. youtube.com/watch?v=K0bwUL… #houdini

Everything Procedural celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! SideFX is bringing Houdini HIVE presentations and three IGNITE workshops to the EPC Conference. Join fellow artists and developers April 7-10 in Breda, Netherlands!   sidefx.com/houdini-hive/e… #houdini #procedural #games

Join us at Gnomon in Los Angeles on March 28 for an unforgettable day of Houdini HIVE talks + IGNITE Workshops. What to Expect: --Choose from 6 hands-on workshops in the morning, including demo reel feedback from artists at Frame48 and MVM --Inspiring afternoon presentations from industry experts, including speakers from Disney and Digital Domain --A lively discussion panel about the future of VFX and Houdini's role --Lunch and a social mixer --Prizes and swag sponsored by SideFX It's a special event. We look forward to seeing you there! Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/houdini-hive… #sidefxhoudini #gnomon #vfx #houdini #visualeffects #techart #3dart #vfxcommunity

Attending GDC? You can find SideFX at the Summit Connect Lounge all week, plus don't miss our sponsored talk: Freedom Through Structure: Character Pipelines at Embark Join Erik Östsjö and Björn Arvidsson from Embark Studios as they share their character pipeline development journey, leveraging Houdini and USD as the core of their workflows. Discover how they balance automation with artistic freedom using a procedural mentality—from manual to fully automated workflows. Learn how USD combined with Houdini's PDG and Solaris contexts maximizes creative flexibility while minimizing repetitive work, supporting both Arc Raiders and The Finals with their varying production needs. Perfect for artists and technical professionals curious about modernizing their workflows with USD and Houdini. Room 2009, West Hall | Tuesday, March 10 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm schedule.gdconf.com/session/freedo… #sidefxhoudini #gdc2026 #houdini #usd #gamedev #characterpipeline #proceduralworkflow #techart #gameproduction

The VFX Campus library is now free. All 7 Houdini courses from VFX School — including simulations, destruction, fluid effects, compositing, and the full Renaissance program — are available at no cost until March 1, 2027. The courses cover everything from Houdini basics to advanced procedural workflows. Download Houdini Apprentice and start learning for free! youtube.com/watch?v=UNjZxT… #sidefxhoudini #vfx#3d #proceduralanimation #vfxtutorials

Check out the latest HEX episode where SideFX's Jeff Wagner sits down with animator Chris Rutledge, known for his iconic wobbly characters and most recently A$AP Rocky's 'Helicopter' music video. Chris breaks down the hybrid workflow his team used to pull it off, from rendering over a terabyte of Gaussian Splat data to using alpha versions of Octane for relighting and reflections in 3D space. Whether you're curious about the tech behind volumetric capture or looking for solid advice on staying creative during a slow economy, this one's packed with gems. sidefx.com/community/hex-… #sidefxhoudini #vfx #gaussiansplatting #animation #hex #sidefx #musicvideo

Discover how the team at @EmbarkStudios built the procedural Houdini workflows and fracturing pipelines that drive the chaotic, real-time destruction in THE FINALS. In this article, Adrian Björkerud, Technical Artist at Embark Studios, breaks down the main tool design decisions. Read the full article here:  sidefx.com/community/maki… #sidefxhoudini

Join us for Houdini HIVE + Ignite Workshops at Gnomon in LA on Saturday, March 28! Choose one of six hands-on morning workshops, then stay for lunch and afternoon presentations from industry experts, a discussion panel, and an evening social mixer. eventbrite.ca/e/houdini-hive…

We’re so excited about this year’s Mardini — only 3 days to go! Mardini is a daily contest, but even a single entry could win the grand prize. Head over to the SideFX website to claim 2 free months of Houdini Indie to use during the contest. sidefx.com/community-main…

Discover how Megalis created the climactic water sequences for Alice in Borderland. Learn how they recreated destroyed Tokyo on a limited budget using procedural assets, massive water sims & USD/Solaris pipeline. youtube.com/watch?v=T08n_K… #Houdini

New H21 Masterclass is out! Just in time for the weekend😎Building a Fluid Solver in Copernicus by Jeff Lait - video and download files here: sidefx.com/tutorials/buil…

Check out the Houdini Learning Portal! Your new hub for tutorials, collections, content, and talks. Filters and category links give you quick access to educational materials. Create Collections to organize your learning into playlists — try it! sidefx.com/learn/learning…

Discover how Found Studio integrated Houdini and AI to amplify their design workflow. For London Craft Week's 10th anniversary, they used Houdini's wedging process to generate 1,000 unique programme covers on HP12000 press. youtu.be/ykXxwMbcexo #Houdini #PDG

Learn to build a custom Houdini tool for automatic procedural edge damage—lightweight, scalable, and production-ready. Nicolas Garilhe shares his SILKROAD Project workflow for adding believable surface detail while maintaining artistic control. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

See Max Rose’s complete animation pipeline in Houdini, including procedural asset modeling and texturing with COPs, character rigging and animation in APEX, scene layout in Solaris, and lighting and rendering with Karma. youtube.com/watch?v=Fjv9rf… #houdini

Learn how to add interactive viewport controls to your HDAs using Python States with Mohamad Salame. Read and write parameters using keyboard and mouse input, work with multiparms and handles, and build right-click menus, selections, drawables, and more. sidefx.com/tutorials/pyth…

Watch TAT Studio break down the technical building blocks used to create the AutoBake system, which automates optimized, high-quality groom animation without dynamics, inside of Houdini using many of its technical features and pipeline-building tools. youtube.com/watch?v=Qk2o5X…