OpenEXR 2.0 released
Update to the open-source HDR file format should finally make deep compositing available in most tools.
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Houdini
Side Effects Software ships Houdini 12.5
Major update adds better ocean-surface sims and cloud sculpting via DreamWorks' OpenVDB technology.
Friday, March 15th, 2013
How Gnomon is reinventing online training
Gnomon's new live online courses make its legendary VFX tuition available anywhere in the world.
Friday, January 25th, 2013
Lightmap releases HDR Light Studio 4
Innovative real-time image-based lighting tool enables users to 'paint' highlights directly onto 3D models.
Monday, September 24th, 2012
DreamWorks open sources the OpenVDB file format
Updated: Volumetric format used on Puss in Boots due for integration into "next major release" of Houdini.
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Side Effects cuts price of Houdini Master to $4,495
Software also renamed Houdini FX, given updated fluid and fire sims, new integrated 'smart asset' store.
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
Eye candy: the Houdini 2012 demo reel
Watch a lot of cool things you'd expect to be created in Houdini - and some more cool things you wouldn't.
Friday, July 27th, 2012
The Foundry releases Mari 1.4v3
Update to the paint app adds texture replication options, navigation presets to mimic Maya and Houdini.
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Eye candy: Gorillavator
Check out Wiek Luijken's winning entry in the Houdini Apprentice Cook-Off contest. Short, but sweet.
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Side Effects gives first-time Houdini users 40% discount
One-month 'First Timer' promo gives freelancers and studios big savings on licences of Houdini Master.
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
Eye candy: cool new Houdini 2011 demo reel
Watch a range of things exploded, deformed or transformed in Houdini from recent games and movies.
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
Cinesite calls for applicants to 2011 internship scheme
Got experience with Maya, Houdini, Nuke or Shake? Get your foot on the VFX career ladder here.
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Video: free 90-minute Houdini networks tutorial
Includes 66-page PDF, scene files and best user comment ever: "It is pleasure like sex with beautiful wife"
Friday, November 12th, 2010