EffectCraftArtCraft
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HoudiniSideFX
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About
EffectCraft is a node-based visual-effects (VFX) and motion-graphics application for creating procedural effects and compositing work. Artists can connect effect nodes, arrange layers, adjust parameters, and preview output in a graph editor. The application supports 2D compositing and motion-graphics workflows, with timeline and keyframe controls, reusable effects and templates, and project rendering and export. EffectCraft offers a browser build as well as downloadable desktop builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux; its processing is designed to run on the user's machine rather than through a hosted rendering service. It is aimed at independent creators, motion designers, video editors, and VFX artists exploring node-based workflows. A JSON control interface and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enable compatible tools to interact with the application. The project is described as alpha-stage software, so features and workflows may change between releases.
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About
Houdini is built from the ground up to be a procedural system that empowers artists to work freely, create multiple iterations and rapidly share workflows with colleagues. In Houdini, every action is stored in a node. These nodes are then “wired” into networks which define a “recipe” that can be tweaked to refine the outcome then repeated to create similar yet unique results. The ability for nodes to be saved and to pass information, in the form of attributes, down the chain is what gives Houdini its procedural nature. While the nodes are what makes Houdini unique and give it power, there are lots of viewport and shelf tools that allow for artist-friendly viewport interactions. Behind the scenes, Houdini builds up the nodes and networks for you. Houdini lets artists explore different creative paths because it is easy to branch off a new node to explore alternative solutions.
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Platforms Supported
Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Cloud
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On-Premises
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iPhone
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iPad
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Android
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Chromebook
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Platforms Supported
Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Cloud
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On-Premises
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iPhone
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iPad
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Android
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Chromebook
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Audience
Independent creators, motion designers, video editors, and VFX artists who want to build procedural effects and compositing workflows with a node-based application.
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Audience
Developers, visual artists and teams searching for a procedural system to work freely, create multiple iterations and rapidly share workflows with colleagues
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Support
Phone Support
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24/7 Live Support
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Online
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Support
Phone Support
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API
Offers API
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API
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Pricing
$0
EffectCraft is free and open-source software.
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Pricing
No information available.
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Training
Documentation
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Webinars
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Live Online
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In Person
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Documentation
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Webinars
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Company InformationArtCraft
getartcraft.com/apps/effectcraft
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Company InformationSideFX
Founded: 1987
Canada
www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/
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Integrations
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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Adobe Substance 3D Designer
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Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Not Supported
AdonisFX
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AliceVision
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Asseter
Not Supported
Cartwheel
Not Supported
Conductor
Not Supported
GridMarkets
Not Supported
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer
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Integrations
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Supported
Adobe Substance 3D Designer
Supported
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Supported
AdonisFX
Supported
AliceVision
Supported
Asseter
Supported
Cartwheel
Supported
Conductor
Supported
GridMarkets
Supported
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer
Supported
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