Carsten Baars and Arvid Schneider have released SpeedTree Controller 3.0 – an update that simplifies the integration of SpeedTree assets into Houdini’s procedural workflows, offering increased realism and reduced manual setup. The new version supports Houdini 21 and introduces animated fractured trees and RBD merging, so you can create trees that break apart (and reassemble) dynamically inside your shots. There’s also a one-click setup for USD-based pipelines, now with a Karma Uber material for