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Side Effects Software's Houdini modeling and animation software is gaining momentum as a content-creation solution within the feature-film industry. To highlight new animation talent for the leading studios using Houdini within their visual effects pipelines, Side Effects recently
held its first Houdini Apprentice Challenge, a contest that showcases innovative work created with the software.
Co-sponsored by Hewlett-Packard and ATI Technologies, the Challenge consisted of three categories: models, character animation, and effects. Artists from around the world were invited to participate using the Houdini Apprentice Edition, Side Effects' free learning software that contains full-featured versions of Houdini's tools for non-commercial use. "The contest helped introduce new animators to Houdini and ...