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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

Pixar Animation Studios has developed cutting-edge technology for rendering visual effects and animation. Their latest framework, designed specifically for physically-based rendering, offers unparalleled adaptability to fit any production pipeline. RenderMan is not only utilized for Pixar's own feature films but has also gained widespread adoption across the industry for its capabilities in rendering visual effects and animation, highlighting its inherent scalability and versatility. Users can now access ready-to-use production tools directly from Pixar, providing materials and light transport without the need for additional development. This physically based shading system enables RenderMan to create remarkably realistic lighting with minimal configuration, featuring comprehensive support for multi-bounce ray traced global illumination and ray traced subsurface scattering. A significant amount of research and innovation has been dedicated to transforming these typically costly effects into practical solutions for production environments. The materials offered come fully equipped with a plethora of creative options, empowering artists to bring their visions to life. This commitment to accessibility and quality positions RenderMan as a leader in the rendering technology landscape.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Spark Cloud Studio
3Delight
5X
Built2Buy
Canopy
Cerebro
Debutify Theme
Dock
ForRender
Google Cloud Platform
GridMarkets
Houdini
Katana
Maya
PlantFactory
Redshift
Vergo
Yellow Dog Inventory
Zoey
extrakt.AI

Integrations

Spark Cloud Studio
3Delight
5X
Built2Buy
Canopy
Cerebro
Debutify Theme
Dock
ForRender
Google Cloud Platform
GridMarkets
Houdini
Katana
Maya
PlantFactory
Redshift
Vergo
Yellow Dog Inventory
Zoey
extrakt.AI

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$5 per lincense
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Foundry

Founded

1996

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.foundry.com/products/katana

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pixar

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

renderman.pixar.com

Product Features

Product Features

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