SideFX (also known as Side Effects Software) is a company that specializes in the development of 3D animation and visual effects software solutions. Its products include Houdini, a tool for simulation creation and workflow sharing; Houdini Engine, a non-graphical system for batch processing and distributing tasks to the farm; and Houdini Indie, a platform to create models and surface topology. The company serves motion graphics and advertising, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), films, TV, and game development applications.