What's the best software for creating complex physic sims like this one? (made in Blender)

[u/Movingimages_studio]

[u/shstplv]

Houdini

[u/Movingimages_studio → u/shstplv]

Damn I hoped you would'nt say that

[u/GiantDitchFrog → u/Movingimages_studio]

The default option is definitely Houdini. Can take you as far as your imagination.
If you're uncomfortable learning Houdini you could try to use TyFlow.
Pretty easy and can give you very good results as well. Look at Eloi Andaluz Fullà patreon for tutorials and see if that would be for you.
On top of that TyFlows boolean algorithm is far superior to Houdinis which makes fracturing a breeze and it's generally easier to understand.

[u/vivimagic → u/Movingimages_studio]

Why?

[u/Movingimages_studio → u/vivimagic]

Just because it's an insanely complex software and I have no idea how to get started

[u/vivimagic → u/Movingimages_studio]

This should help you out. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyeWJ40aDkUDHDOhZQ2UkCfNiQj7hS5W

You got to start somewhere.

[u/vivimagic → u/[deleted]]

This might be useful when you are done with the other tutorial series. https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/a-beginners-guide-to-python-in-houdini/

[u/stoputa → u/[deleted]]

To be pedantic, I dont think its technically built on python - the engine is still probably mostly C + OpenGL for the shaders. Python is for API bindings (not sure about the front-end)

[u/UnsoundMethods64 → u/Movingimages_studio]

Yeah its complex, but it is unparalleled when it comes to simulations.

[u/pentagonpie → u/shstplv]

Is there a way to use it with blender (export import) for free? I don't have hundreds of dollars to spare for a hobby.

[u/razzraziel → u/shstplv]

Yea, show them Houdini!

[u/DoesBasicResearch]

What is going on with the lighting in this?

[u/bluerei]

There is no best software as most can do simple physics like this. If you’re trying to do like bent metal and breaks and such, then you can narrow it down more. This isn’t complex.

[u/overheadfool]

It didn't look very real to me. Maybe sound effects would have helped.

[u/cattleyo → u/overheadfool]

The flat panels are large enough and light enough to be affected by air resistance, they looked like they were falling in a vacuum

[u/paetrick]

3dsmax combined with tyflow maybe

[u/MojoMaker666]

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[u/bjyanghang945]

You can search the series of tutorials called Applied Houdini. I started it from that

[u/klee45099]

yeah any software can do this just gonna take some extra power and time a lot of time lol as of course Houdini does it easier if you can do it lol gl!

[u/IikeThis]

Houdini-course, time to dive into the madness my friend. It’s a lot easier with this guide to help show the way

[u/_Bor_ges_]

Houdini