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Description

Swift and powerful, Katana emerges as a premier tool for look development and lighting, adeptly addressing creative challenges with both intensity and simplicity. It equips artists with the freedom and scalability necessary to meet the demands of today's intricate CG-rendering projects. With its state-of-the-art Lighting Tools, users can illuminate entire sequences of shots rapidly, leveraging Katana’s industry-leading multi-shot workflows. The Foresight Rendering capabilities of Katana, featuring Multiple Simultaneous Renders and Networked Interactive Rendering, deliver scalable feedback that accelerates the iteration process for artists. Designed to enhance the look development of both standout and high-volume assets, Katana also fosters seamless collaboration in shot production. Its technology, optimized for USD, integrates smoothly with various APIs, five commercial renderers, and an open-sourced Shotgun TK integration, establishing Katana as an indispensable tool in any production pipeline. In an ever-evolving landscape, Katana consistently adapts, ensuring artists can achieve innovative visual storytelling with greater efficiency.

Description

Redshift is an advanced GPU-accelerated rendering solution designed to cater to the unique requirements of modern high-end production rendering. It is specifically crafted to assist creatives and studios, regardless of their size, by providing a robust set of features that seamlessly integrate with leading CG applications in the industry. What sets Redshift apart is its ability to deliver the exceptional quality typically associated with CPU renderers, but at the faster speeds characteristic of GPU rendering. Distinguishing itself from other GPU renderers, Redshift employs a biased rendering approach, allowing users to fine-tune the quality of specific techniques to achieve an optimal balance between performance and visual fidelity for their projects. Additionally, it accommodates intricate shading networks and advanced texturing needs essential for high-quality production outputs. The highly adaptable shaders are designed to work effectively with PBR workflows found in tools like Allegorithmic Substance and Unreal Engine, enabling precise control over how materials respond to different ray types, thus enhancing the customization of global illumination or double-sided polygon shading. This versatility makes Redshift an invaluable asset for any production pipeline aiming for excellence in visual rendering.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

5X Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
3Delight Yes 
Abacum No 
Advanced Query Tool (AQT) No 
Axis LMS Yes 
BigPicture No 
Blender No 
Canopy Yes 
Cerebro Yes 
CloudBolt No 
Count No 
Drop & Render No 
ElectroNeek Yes 
Fox Renderfarm No 
MKWork Manager Yes 
Mendix No 
Redshift Yes 
Sequel No 

Integrations

5X Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
3Delight No 
Abacum Yes 
Advanced Query Tool (AQT) Yes 
Axis LMS No 
BigPicture Yes 
Blender Yes 
Canopy No 
Cerebro No 
CloudBolt Yes 
Count Yes 
Drop & Render Yes 
ElectroNeek No 
Fox Renderfarm Yes 
MKWork Manager No 
Mendix Yes 
Redshift No 
Sequel Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$500
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Foundry

Founded

1996

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.foundry.com/products/katana

Vendor Details

Company Name

Maxon

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

www.redshift3d.com/product

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