SideFX Houdini 19 Overview
Houdini 19 focuses on prioritizing artist-focused workflows and integrating real-time tools and physics throughout the software. Significant improvements have been made to look development, layout, and lighting in Solaris, as well as to rendering in Karma and motion editing and retargeting in KinFX. The release also includes several improvements and new workflows that advance Houdini's procedural techniques for geometry generation and model building. With Houdini 19, users can look forward to new tools that streamline efficiency and enable them to achieve even more in their creative work.
While Houdini's strength lies in its powerful node-based system, it also offers a range of viewports and off-the-shelf tools that enhance the artist's experience with intuitive interactions. Houdini automates the creation of nodes and networks in the background, streamlining workflow. This flexibility allows artists to experiment with a variety of creative approaches by easily taking apart new nodes to explore alternative solutions. The procedural nature of Houdini empowers artists to work independently, encourages multiple iterations of creation, and facilitates rapid sharing of workflows with colleagues. It provides a collaborative atmosphere that encourages exploration and creativity.
Here are some features of SideFX Houdini 19:
- Solaris Enhancements: Significant improvements have been made to Solaris for the look development, layout, and lighting workflow. It offers artists a powerful environment for creating and managing complex scenes.
- Karma renderer: Houdini 19 introduces Karma, a new high-quality, production-oriented renderer. It offers advanced features such as physically based rendering, support for global illumination, and complex shading networks.
- KineFX: The KineFX toolset in Houdini 19 allows motion editing and retargeting, making it easier for artists to work with character animation and achieve natural movement.
- Procedural Modeling: Houdini is known for its procedural modeling capabilities, and Houdini 19 expands this feature further. Artists can generate and manipulate complex geometry using procedural techniques, thereby enabling iterative and flexible workflows.
- Artist-Friendly Viewport: Houdini offers a range of viewport tools that allow for intuitive and artist-friendly interaction. Artists can navigate and manipulate scenes with ease, making the overall workflow more efficient and enjoyable.
- Collaborative Workflows: Houdini is designed to facilitate collaboration among artists. Its procedural nature allows for multiple iterations to be built, and workflows can be easily shared with colleagues, enabling a seamless collaborative environment.
- Comprehensive toolset: Houdini 19 offers a wide range of tools for various aspects of 3D production including modeling, animation, simulation, rendering, and compositing. It offers a comprehensive set of features that meet the needs of artists in a variety of disciplines.
SideFX Houdini 19 System Requirements
| Operating System | Windows 8/8.1/10/11 | macOS 10.13 and higher Linux | Linux (64-bit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 4.5 GB | 4.5 GB | 4.5 GB |
| Processor | Intel Pentium i3, Multi-core GHz or higher intel | Intel Pentium i3, Multi-core GHz or higher intel | Intel Pentium i3, Multi-core GHz or higher |