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What is Ziva VFX?

Ziva VFX is transforming the landscape of 3D character creation for films, video games, and interactive experiences. With a user-friendly toolkit, artists can easily replicate realistic physics and simulate soft-tissue materials like muscles, fat, and skin, resulting in assets that rival those seen in major blockbuster films. The platform is specifically tailored for creature design, offering the ability to simulate soft tissue properties using intuitive parameters and real-world metrics. A key highlight is the Ziva Anatomy Transfer tools, which allow users to efficiently replicate, modify, and adapt existing creature designs, producing an array of high-quality characters with ease. Furthermore, users have the flexibility to retroactively alter character anatomy, making it simple to implement changes and adjustments as needed. They can utilize a diverse selection of material types that support dynamic motions, even with considerable deformations, including StVK, NeoHookean, co-rotational, and anisotropic materials, which significantly enhances the realism of their creations. This forward-thinking methodology not only accelerates the character development process but also expands the narrative possibilities within visual storytelling, inviting creators to push the boundaries of their artistic visions. As a result, Ziva VFX empowers artists to bring their imaginative concepts to life with unprecedented efficiency and quality.

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.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Maya
3Delight
3S Cloud Render Farm
3ds Max
Adobe Substance 3D Designer
AdonisFX
AliceVision
Asseter
Cartwheel
Conductor
ForRender
GridMarkets
Poliigon
Redshift
RenderMan
Spark Cloud Studio
TurboRender
V-Ray
Xsens
iRender

Integrations Supported

Maya
3Delight
3S Cloud Render Farm
3ds Max
Adobe Substance 3D Designer
AdonisFX
AliceVision
Asseter
Cartwheel
Conductor
ForRender
GridMarkets
Poliigon
Redshift
RenderMan
Spark Cloud Studio
TurboRender
V-Ray
Xsens
iRender

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$50 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Ziva Dynamics

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

zivadynamics.com/ziva-vfx

Company Facts

Organization Name

SideFX

Date Founded

1987

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

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