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SideFX Houdini FX 17
System Requirements:
Windows
  • Operating System - 64-bit only Windows 10
    Windows 8.1
    Windows 8
    Windows 7 SP1 (future versions of Houdini will not be supported on Win7)
  • Memory 4 GB required
    8 GB or higher and 64GB strongly recommended for fluid simulations
  • Processor Intel or AMD x64 CPU with SSE 4.2 required. Houdini 17.0 will not run on a system with an instruction set lower than SSE 4.2.

  • Disk Space 2GB required for installation
  • Graphics Cards A GL4.0 compliant graphics card is required. GL3.3 cards will have missing features and lower GL versions will not run Houdini 17 at all.

    4GB VRAM or more is required. Less than this can result in display errors such as blank windows. High DPI displays (4K, 5K) or multiple monitors require a minimum of 4GB.

    Graphics card must support OpenCL version 1.2.

    The OptiX Denoiser requires a Kepler or later Nvidia GPU (K, P, M, V prefixes).

    It is VERY important that you install the latest driver for your graphics card. Failing to do so may result in display issues and/or slow performance:

    * NVidia GeForce GPUs: 390.77 or higher (don't use 376.xx - you'll have slow performance and crashes)
    * NVidia Quadro GPUs: 390.77 or higher
    * AMD: 19.Q3 or higher
    * Intel 10.18.10.3958 or higher.
  • Monitor Minimum resolution: 1920 x 1200 (widescreen).
    4GB VRAM or higher required for dual displays or single displays greater than 1920x1200.
    4GB of VRAM (or higher) required for High DPI displays such as 4K and 5K (3840x2160, 5120x2880)
    Color depth of 32-bit (“true color”) required.
    We recommend you either select sRGB as your color profile or calibrate your monitor to gamma 2.2.
  • GPU Acceleration * On certain graphics cards, Houdini can use the GPU to dramatically increase the performance and speed of your Pyro FX and Fluid simulations.
    * In order to take advantage of this capability, you'll need a GPU capable of supporting OpenCL. Refer to the Supported Graphics Cards page.
    * The amount of VRAM your GPU has access to will limit the size of simulation that you can run on it. 4GB + is ideal for larger simulations.
    * GPU acceleration currently does NOT make use of multiple OpenCL devices (i.e. two or more graphics cards) but this may change at a future date.

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Supported Systems:

Windows

Included Languages:

English
SKU: SFXHDNFX17
Available: 50+

SideFX Houdini FX 17 is a powerful 3D animation and visual effects software developed by SideFX. It is part of the Houdini product line and is widely used in the film, TV, game development, and advertising industries for creating complex 3D animations, simulations, and visual effects.

Key features and capabilities of Houdini FX 17 include:

Procedural Workflow: Houdini is known for its procedural approach to modeling, animation, and effects, allowing users to create sophisticated and dynamic content using node-based networks.Particle and Fluid Simulation: The software provides advanced particle and fluid simulation tools, enabling users to create realistic animations for smoke, fire, water, and other fluid-based effects.Pyro FX: Houdini FX includes Pyro FX tools for creating and controlling fire and smoke simulations with fine-tuned details and art-directable controls.Dynamics and Rigid Bodies: The software supports dynamics and rigid body simulations, allowing for realistic interactions between objects, such as collisions, fractures, and cloth simulations.Crowd Simulation: Houdini FX offers crowd simulation tools, enabling users to create and control large-scale crowds with individual behaviors and animations.VFX Compositing: The software integrates compositing capabilities, allowing users to combine rendered elements and integrate visual effects seamlessly.Modeling and Sculpting: Houdini FX includes a range of modeling and sculpting tools for creating 3D assets, characters, and environments.GPU Acceleration: The software utilizes GPU acceleration for certain tasks, speeding up rendering and simulation times.Python Scripting: Houdini FX supports Python scripting, providing extensive customization and automation options.

Houdini FX is valued for its procedural nature, which gives artists and animators greater flexibility and control over their creations. It is often used in projects that require complex simulations, dynamic effects, and high-quality visual effects.

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