Side Effects has announced that the Houdini Apprentice version will sell to non commercial users for $99.  The new version does not contain a watermark and allows renders up to 1920x1080.  The new price and removal of the watermark gives independent filmmakers the opportunity to use Houdini for a very low entry fee.

“Learning and trial versions of 3D Animation software have always come with lots of limits such as annoying watermarks that blemish the artist’s work,” says Kim Davidson, President and co-founder Side Effects Software. “With Houdini Apprentice HD we have taken away the watermark and put our focus on giving artists, enthusiasts and students the perfect tool for developing personal art and animation on a shoestring budget.”

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After a long hiatus, Ask the Pro is back.  On the 26th of November, we will be welcoming Mike Belzer of Disney Feature Animation.  Starting that Monday and lasting through Friday, you can ask questions of this incredible animator, animation supervisor, and Animation Mentor.  Learn from his wisdom, right here on CGCHAR in the Ask The Pro forum.   To access the forums, please click here .  For a bio on Mike, continue reading.

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Is Sony playing with the idea of selling the Imageworks and SPA divisions?  Or at the very least, a portion of?  The following article appeared in the New York times and suggests that such a deal may be in the companies future. 

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