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The Houdini HIVE Annecy 2026 videos are now live! The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is the world's premier animation event, gathering around 12,000 industry professionals each year in the French Alps. SideFX was proud to host a series of HIVE talks with some incredible guests: Alex Caballer Williams & Valerio Tarricone (Skydance Animation) share how the FX team brought fire, water, and destruction together into one cohesive cinematic moment for Swapped. Magnus Møller (Tumblehead) walks through TumbleRig — a 30+ node cartoony rigging package built on APEX, covering bendy limbs, custom mouth and eye rigs, and more, all demonstrated through a charming frog character built in Houdini 22. Watch the talks here: sidefx.com/houdini-hive/a…

Watch the Paris HUG talks on YouTube! In collaboration with Houdinimatic, this year's talks feature a mix of English and French presentations from artists at Unit Image, Miraculous Corp, Mikros Animation, TAT Studio, Fortiche Prod, The Yard VFX, Digital District, and more. Explore topics including APEX, KineFX, Solaris/USD, Karma, PDG, Unreal Engine, Character FX, procedural pipelines, production case studies, and the FX behind *Predator: Badlands*. Watch the full playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Those of you in Toronto on July 16th, we will finally have our first usergroup event of the year and cordially invite you to our SideFX HQ for an evening of talks+hangout. RSVP if you are coming😎+ see you then! meetup.com/toronto-houdin…

Watch the Houdini 22 Keynote live on YouTube, premiering in one hour. Some of the key highlights in this release include new Copernicus tools for texturing and for the generation of Terrains and Ocean Spectrums. Houdini 22 makes creative exploration faster and more powerful and includes native implementations of Gaussian splatting and controllable Machine Learning pipelines. New rigging, animation, retargeting and motion mixing tools use KineFX and APEX to provide deep procedural flexibility across the entire character pipeline along with highly optimized hair, fur & muscle physics. Fast layout, set dressing and powerful scattering procedurals have been added to Solaris. And a whole lot more. SideFX staff will be available during the Live Premiere to respond to your questions and feedback. youtube.com/watch?v=Arzhko…

Watch the Houdini 22 Keynote live on YouTube, premiering on June 22, 2026, at 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT / 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST. Some of the key highlights in this release include new Copernicus tools for texturing and for the generation of Terrains and Ocean Spectrums. Houdini 22 makes creative exploration faster and more powerful and includes native implementations of Gaussian splatting and controllable Machine Learning pipelines. New rigging, animation, retargeting and motion mixing tools use KineFX and APEX to provide deep procedural flexibility across the entire character pipeline along with highly optimized hair, fur & muscle physics. Fast layout, set dressing and powerful scattering procedurals have been added to Solaris. And a whole lot more. SideFX staff will be available during the Live Premiere to respond to your questions and feedback. youtube.com/watch?v=Arzhko…

SideFX is proud to be hosting Houdini HIVE Talks and IGNITE Workshops at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, June 24-26. Get a firsthand look at how industry experts are using Houdini in production. Explore an in-depth examination of the powerful new animation tools in Houdini 22 and discover how leading studios are pushing the boundaries of procedural workflows. Get hands-on and attend IGNITE Workshops and experience Houdini's procedural, node-based workflow for yourself. Please note that Annecy passes are required to enter all HIVE Talks and IGNITE Workshop sessions. HIVE TALKS | Salle de L'Europe | June 24 IGNITE WORKSHOPS | Campus Room 2 | June 25-26 sidefx.com/houdini-hive/a… #Houdini #animation

Houdini 22 launches in London next week! Join us at Curzon Soho Cinema for an exclusive first look. On Wednesday, June 17, the Houdini 22 Keynote will reveal the newest features and innovations shaping the future of Houdini, followed by a casual social gathering. On Thursday, June 18, HIVE Talks will explore new workflows across modeling, environments, animation, FX, rigging, procedural content, and machine learning with the artists, TDs, and developers behind the software. If you can't attend in person, you can watch the Keynote live on YouTube on June 22, 2026, at 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT / 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST. Please note: Space is limited, so only register if you are able to attend. Register Here: sidefx.com/houdini-hive/h… #Houdini

@keen_tools has released the Open Beta of GeoTracker for Houdini, a fully integrated matchmove solution for object and camera tracking. Now available natively in Houdini, GeoTracker delivers a major workflow upgrade by allowing artists to handle matchmoving tasks entirely in-scene—eliminating the need to switch applications. Built as a native SOP node, it supports both OBJ and Solaris workflows with automatic focal length estimation and zoom tracking. Tracked geometry can be instantly converted into colliders, emitters, or motion drivers for FX pipelines. KeenTools has partnered with educator David Torno to provide comprehensive learning resources, including a 3+ hour Deep Dive tutorial. sidefx.com/community/geot… #Houdini

OFFF Barcelona 2026 Houdini sessions are now on YouTube! Watch expert presentations covering motion design with Copernicus and Vellum, procedural digital fabrication, drone shows, simulations, AI integration, and VFX breakdowns, featuring workshops and talks from Entagma’s Moritz Schwind, Yan Paul Dubbelman, Paul Esteves, and more. The series explores how Houdini continues to push creative boundaries across motion graphics, physical art, and digital fabrication. youtube.com/playlist?list=… #Houdini

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