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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

FPrime serves as an innovative rendering engine with a distinct approach to design. Unlike conventional renderers that function solely as a final output stage, FPrime acts as a supportive partner throughout the entire creative process, beginning with the initial setup and extending through texturing, lighting, keyframing, and culminating in the final rendering. This engine transforms the workflow by providing continuous feedback on your current scene and the impact of your modifications. You can always view your render in real-time. The remarkable speed of FPrime is what enables this immediate feedback, ensuring that you never have to wait for LightWave. Instead, every moment is utilized to assist you and ensure that your time is not wasted. FPrime also offers flexible viewing options, allowing for multiple simultaneous renders that remain quick and provide additional insights. In contrast, achieving radiosity effects with LightWave can be challenging to predict during setup and often requires extensive rendering time. With FPrime, however, you benefit from immediate feedback, which dramatically streamlines the creative process. This instant accessibility empowers artists to make informed decisions more efficiently.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Gatheround Yes 

Integrations

Gatheround No 

Pricing Details

$375 per license
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
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 Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
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) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

SiTex Graphics

Country

Unites States

Website

www.sitexgraphics.com/html/air.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Worley Labs

Founded

2010

Website

www.worleylabs.com/E/Products/fprime/fprime.html

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