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Description

AIR represents a cutting-edge 3D graphics rendering solution, characterized by its innovative architecture and a comprehensive suite of features aimed at swiftly generating high-quality visuals. As a hybrid renderer, AIR blends the rapid rendering capabilities of scanline techniques—efficiently handling complex scenes, motion blur, and depth of field—with the adaptive precision of on-demand ray tracing, allowing for realistic reflections, soft shadows, global illumination, and caustics. This advanced renderer accommodates a wide variety of geometric shapes, such as polygon meshes, trimmed NURBs, subdivision surfaces, curves, particles, and implicit surfaces, all supported in their original form—eliminating the need for pre-meshing. Additionally, AIR facilitates true sub-pixel displacement and supports both high-dynamic range (HDR) input and output. A hallmark of AIR is its highly customizable shading and procedural modeling capabilities, enabling users to enhance the shading language by implementing new functions through any programming language of their choice. This adaptability empowers artists to push the boundaries of their creativity and achieve unprecedented levels of detail and realism in their projects.

Description

Global illumination rendering software enhances the speed at which high-quality 3D images are produced using Arnold, enabling artists to concentrate on their creative work. This sophisticated Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer not only boosts efficiency but also allows for interactive results that facilitate rapid iterations. With a user-friendly interface and straightforward controls, switching between CPU and GPU rendering is effortless to meet various production requirements. Arnold excels in handling large datasets and intricate scene files, ensuring that production-ready tools effectively tackle challenges related to characters, environments, and lighting. It optimizes compute performance for elements like hair, fur, and skin, making it a versatile choice. Additionally, the software seamlessly integrates with leading 3D digital content creation tools, providing a scalable and open architecture. Users benefit from Arnold GPU's ability to fluidly transition between rendering modes, while its advanced ray-traced subsurface scattering technology removes the hassle of adjusting point clouds, ultimately streamlining the rendering process even further. This makes Arnold a robust option for artists striving for excellence in their 3D visual projects.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

3S Cloud Render Farm No 
AWS Deadline Cloud No 
CloudRender.farm No 
Copernicus Computing No 
Drop & Render No 
Fox Renderfarm No 
Gatheround Yes 
GridMarkets No 
Magic Bullet No 
Massive Prime No 
PlantFactory No 
RebusFarm No 
Render Pool No 
Spark Cloud Studio No 
Super Renders Farm No 
iRender No 

Integrations

3S Cloud Render Farm Yes 
AWS Deadline Cloud Yes 
CloudRender.farm Yes 
Copernicus Computing Yes 
Drop & Render Yes 
Fox Renderfarm Yes 
Gatheround No 
GridMarkets Yes 
Magic Bullet Yes 
Massive Prime Yes 
PlantFactory Yes 
RebusFarm Yes 
Render Pool Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Super Renders Farm Yes 
iRender Yes 

Pricing Details

$375 per license
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$27 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

SiTex Graphics

Country

Unites States

Website

www.sitexgraphics.com/html/air.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/arnold/overview

Product Features

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

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