Side Effects software company Software has just released the new version of software for 3D animation, called “Houdini 14”. The Houdini is an ideal software to design special effects. Lets you simulate realistic motion physics, the grain and soft body simulation, crowd management, styling tools for hair and fur, and new modeling tools. The software is available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, the price of 1700 € for the standard version or 4,300 € for the FX Houdini. More Information.