BOSTON – Toronto,
Canada’s Side Effects Software (www.sidefx.com), the developer of the Houdini
family of 3D software applications, is demonstrating the latest features of its
recently released Houdini 8.1 at this year’s SIGGRAPH show. The new version
features an animator-friendly Auto Rig, Muscle System, Character Picker and
Pose Library. Enhancements to the Rigid Body and Wire dynamic solvers, and
support for the importing of Collada files (www.collada.com)
are also included in this latest release.
The Side Effects booth is also playing host to a number of
users who are showcasing work from summer blockbusters and TV commercials.
Derek Spears from Rhythm & Hues is detailing the studio’s work on Superman
Returns; David Santiago from DNA is talking
about The Ant Bully; Darren Lurie
from Sony Pictures Imageworks is discussing Open Season; and David Mellor from Framestore-CFC is
highlighting Guinness and Rexona commercials.
Visitors to the Side Effects booth can also learn more about
a summer promotion that can save them up to 40 percent on Houdini Master.
Through September 30th, up to two copies of Houdini Master
can be purchased at the special price of $9,999. Customers who choose the
rental option for at least three months will get one month free. As a bonus,
everyone who takes advantage of either of these offers will receive a free copy
of the book, The Magic of Houdini.
“SIGGRAPH is a time for us to catch up with current members
of the close-knit Houdini community, as well as discover many new ones,” says
Kim Davidson, president and CEO of Side Effects Software. “We’re excited to be
in Boston this year demonstrating what Houdini can do for studios involved in
both feature film and broadcast projects.”