First of all, it's free. Though it's free, it doesn't mean its anyway lesser than other softwares. It's a booming 3d software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing so far I don't like about this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The possibility of creating any type of Fx from scratch. It's mind-blowing how much the software can offer. The biggest advantage is the network system which offers an organized and multitude of combination to even go beyond your imagination. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many combination are incorporated deep inside the nodes which can be brought to the forefront. It iwll reduce the hastle that the user goes through while creating desired output. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to create and handle simulations with ease. Also, the procedural workflow of Houdini is unmatched compared to any other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In the beginning, it looks very overwhelming and complicated since it is purely node-based. They can add some interface elements to make it more accessible for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

mostly the pipeline of Houdini and the best part of itself tool which is very helpful and time-saving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

basically, there is nothing to dislike but in my opinion, the simulation must be faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Houdini is an industry standard software for fracturing, destruction effects, and dynamics. Fracturing is very robust. Rigid Body Dynamics (RBD) is also very powerful for objects collisions. The thing about Houdini is it's more technical than most artist, animator and motion graphics programs (dare I say Maya and C4D). So it can do a lot more than you wish other programs could. However, that's a two-edged sword that has its pros and cons. On one hand, Houdini can do what you have been dreaming of, and on the other hand, it can be complex to figure out how to do. Mainly, it's all node-based, so at first, it seems unfriendly or even daunting.

I am a Maya character artist and use Zbrush. So there's no Zbrush sculpt interface, and once you use Houdini, it makes sense why there isn't. Everything is node trees. Once you get use to it, proceduralism is very logical. By Procedural, I mean this, instead of, carrying a bucket to the well every time you want water, you build a pipeline and turn the faucet on and off. You give the app a set of instructions instead of manually doing each step; then you don't have to do it over each time; you tell it how to do it. Take it a step further, and you can compile the instructions into its program or HDA (Houdini Digital Asset). However, it's not an "artsy" kind of editing. So to learn Houdini, you need patience and persistence. Go specifically after the effect you want with a tutorial. For me, it's not like I can make up workflows. So I have to use step-by-step tutorials. There's a massive surge of tutorials, so that's not a problem. There's a lot of users sharing "Hip" or project files. There are some automatic buttons for most of the common effects. So it is possible to just click a button and get the factoring effects but most tutorials shy away from them in lieu of how Houdini functions under the hood. You don't have to be a coder to use Houdini but simple codes are common among most tutorials (just copy them). I'm not a programmer, but I have learned to do most of what I need very quickly. Again, just find the exact effect you want on YouTube and follow it precisely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very Technical. It's not artistically intuitive but that's not a problem. Don't expect to paint or draw. It's procedural so you have to use nodes. It's only different. What I dislike is some of the effects that I would consider to be common are not common among users. For example, you will see lots of tutorials on a destruction of architecture but not many on characters interacting with the destruction, like smashing through a wall or breaking a prop. However, with a bit of research I did the effects and created tutorials. Also, some of the export options like alembic should be more direct and intuitive.However, it works well. Once you have something built, it's easy to make very flexible changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Houdini is the last high-end tool of VFX and much more Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Too dispersive and can be complicated for a junior Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In houdini you can create a desired output with different procedure like there are many ways to do one thing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Things are bit complicated but if once understood you can do a lot of amazing stuff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The procedural work flow allows for easy, quick changes to be made anywhere in the pipeline. This saves me a tremendous amount of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve to start using the program is quite steep, but I can't say I dislike that. I've really enjoyed learning everything I have done so far, even though it has been difficult at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

-Houdini works on a node system which makes complex and unique 3D modeling tasks efficient.

-Houdini is also a well known tool and therefore has loads of support online with a great community.

- Lots of plugins are available for the program.

-powerful rendering capabilities.

-built in particle and fluid dynamics.

-free for students or hobbyists learning Houdini not for profit or commercial use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

-extremely steep learning curve compared to other 3D tools in the same class.

-interface is a little cluttered and confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the node-based way of working a lot. It's real useful to me as someone who is not traditionally a good modeler or 3D artist to work through things procedurally to ensure that I can get a nice pipeline and a nice result at the end of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes things can get pretty complicated, and I'll find that some number buried somewhere has cost me an hour or so. It's nice when that doesn't happen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.