: Supports rapid render preview enhancements ("slap comps") and image-based machine learning pipelines without data leaving the Houdini interface. The MPM Solver and Advanced Simulation Dynamics
New workflows enable artists to work with non-destructive animation layers, making it easier to tweak motion capture or keyframed data without destroying the underlying rig or animation. SideFX Houdini 20.5.278
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SideFX Houdini 20.5.278: Empowering VFX Artists with Next-Gen Simulation and Procedural Workflows : Supports rapid render preview enhancements ("slap comps")
: Updates include support for USD v24.03 and MaterialX v1.38.10 . The Quick Surface Material LOP allows for rapid material adjustments within the Solaris viewport, reducing the need to switch contexts. SideFX Houdini 20.5.278
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