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Watch this inspiring GDC 2026 presentation from Embark Studios! Erik Östsjö and Björn Arvidsson share their character pipeline development for Arc Raiders and The Finals, and how Houdini and USD enable technical and art teams to work in a shared space. See concrete examples of procedural workflows using PDG and Solaris to maximize artistic freedom while minimizing repetitive work. youtube.com/watch?v=UFeC-V… #Houdini

Check out this Houdini Connect featuring Technical Artist Randi Reynolds from Heart Machine! Discover how they used Houdini to build the vast environments of Hyper Light Breaker, slashing iteration times from days to under 15 minutes with procedural workflows and their custom Hyperdeck tool. sidefx.com/community/hype… #Houdini

Join us in Bournemouth, England for Houdini Day at the BFX Festival 2026 on Monday, June 1st! A full day dedicated to Houdini, featuring masterclasses covering creature FX, grooming, Copernicus, Solaris, and more. Whether you're new to Houdini or advancing your skills, the day offers practical learning and direct insight into real production techniques.Hosted at Bournemouth University as part of the BFX Festival. bfxfestival.com/whats-on/

Check out the Houdini HIVE presentations from Gnomon — industry insights from Disney, SideFX & beyond, procedural rigging with APEX, and a deep dive into Copernicus. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Join Moeen Sayed for an exciting Copernicus and Terrain Generation workshop at Escape Studios, London on Saturday, May 30! Learn to create simulated and textured terrains, explore 2D/3D workflows, and master production-ready techniques. Perfect for beginner to intermediate users. sidefx.com/community/igni… #Houdini

Meet Yan Paul Dubbelman, a digital artist specializing in drone shows and motion design! Based in Seoul but living as a digital nomad, he joins SideFX's Debra Isaac to share insights on his creative lifestyle and the ups and downs of nomadic living. Catch him at OFFF Barcelona with SideFX on Saturday, April 18! youtube.com/watch?v=QjQbvt… #Houdini

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…