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What is Houdini?

Houdini was meticulously crafted to give artists the freedom to innovate, enabling them to generate various iterations and swiftly collaborate with their peers. Each action performed in Houdini is encapsulated within a node, which are interconnected to form networks that represent a "recipe" that can be adjusted for better results and reused to yield distinct outcomes. The procedural essence of Houdini stems from the nodes' ability to retain or transfer information (as attributes) throughout the process. The power of Houdini lies within these unique nodes, yet it also offers numerous viewport and shelf tools that facilitate an intuitive experience for artists. While users engage with the interface, Houdini automatically constructs the necessary networks and nodes in the background. This design empowers artists to venture into new creative avenues, as they can effortlessly diverge to investigate alternative solutions, making the platform both versatile and user-friendly. As a result, artists are not only able to create but can also adapt and refine their processes in real time, enhancing their overall creative journey.

What is Avoyd?

Avoyd Voxel Editor and Renderer is a cutting-edge tool designed for voxel artists, Minecraft map creators, and game developers alike. This versatile software allows users to construct expansive worlds, reaching dimensions of 256k voxels on each side. With its advanced CPU and GPU path tracing capabilities, artists can seamlessly create and render stunning voxel art. Furthermore, Avoyd enables the export of optimized mesh formats such as glTF and OBJ, making it compatible with popular 3D modeling applications like Blender and game engines such as Unreal Engine, Godot, or Unity. Users can easily import and export MagicaVoxel .vox files, enhancing workflow efficiency. The program also supports the importation and rendering of Minecraft worlds as well as heightmaps from tools like World Machine. Additionally, Avoyd allows for the creation of material palettes featuring up to 65,000 physically based materials, enabling artists to achieve realistic textures. It incorporates physically based lighting and atmospheric effects, enhancing the visual quality of creations. Lastly, the software offers orthographic projection with isometric presets, providing an array of options for various artistic styles and presentations. This comprehensive set of features makes Avoyd an essential resource for anyone looking to explore the realm of voxel art.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Unity
Unreal Engine
3S Cloud Render Farm
AWS Deadline Cloud
AdonisFX
Asseter
Cartwheel
GridMarkets
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer
Ranch Computing
Super Renders Farm
TurboRender
V-Ray

Integrations Supported

Unity
Unreal Engine
Blender
GIMP
Godot
Particubes
Qubicle
darktable

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

€15 one-time payment
for personal and commercial use - Annual revenue under €100k
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

Windows

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

SideFX

Date Founded

1987

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/

Company Facts

Organization Name

enkisoftware

Date Founded

2001

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

www.avoyd.com

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

Not specified

3D Rendering

Not specified

Motion Capture

Not specified

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

Data Import / Export

3D Rendering

Not specified

Game Development

3D
Prototyping

Voxel Editors

Not specified

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