A complete overhaul of the 2D compositing and image processing context. It is now GPU-accelerated and designed for creating procedural textures, maps, and real-time effects directly within Houdini. MPM (Material Point Method) Solver:
The most transformative addition is , a total reimagining of Houdini’s compositing (COPs) context. SideFX Houdini 20.5.278
Houdini 20.5.278 is a maintenance build in the 20.5 series focused on stability and targeted bug fixes across Solaris/LOPs, SOPs, viewport drawing, rendering, and workflows. It’s intended for artists who want the 20.5 feature set with improved robustness and fewer edge-case crashes. A complete overhaul of the 2D compositing and
Emma's experience with Houdini had taught her the value of persistence, creativity, and attention to detail. She had discovered a powerful tool that allowed her to bring her imagination to life, and she was eager to take on new challenges and push the boundaries of what was possible. Houdini 20