Side Effects Software today announced the release of Houdini 9.

[September 20, 2007] Side Effects Software today announced the release of Houdini 9. The new version is available for Download and includes a new artist-friendly user interface, python support, fluid dynamics, rendering enhancements and new character tools. “The reaction to Houdini 9 has been overwhelming and many of our customers have already started to work with it in production,” said Kim Davidson, President and CEO of Side Effects. “The Fluid Dynamics has been particularly popular and we look forward to seeing how our customers use this new feature in their upcoming projects.”

Houdini 9 is available for as low as $1,995 USD for Houdini Escape which brings Houdini’s powerful node-based workflow to modelers, lighters, animators and character riggers and $7,995 USD for Houdini Master which brings Houdini’s renowned particle and dynamic tools to visual effects artists and technical directors. Both of these products are available in the Houdini store which can be accessed from anywhere in the world.