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Description
Horde3D is a compact open-source 3D rendering engine designed to deliver impressive visual effects characteristic of next-generation gaming while maintaining a lightweight and clean conceptual framework. Its user-friendly interface can be utilized through nearly any programming language, making it especially adept at rendering extensive crowds of animated figures with high-quality graphics. The engine's complete scene graph and animation systems are tailored specifically for this purpose, ensuring efficiency in performance. To minimize call overhead, Horde3D focuses on maintaining smaller node hierarchies and leverages cached data to enhance the speed of animations. Additionally, the geometry is fine-tuned for optimal cache effectiveness, allowing for multiple levels of detail in models. It also supports vertex skinning and implements deferred shading techniques, which help decrease the number of draw calls in scenes that feature numerous light sources. Overall, Horde3D stands out as a versatile tool for developers seeking to push the boundaries of visual fidelity in their projects.
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
Integrations
Conductor
Conductor
ForRender
Fox Renderfarm
Google Cloud Platform
GridMarkets
Houdini
Katana
Maya
PlantFactory
Integrations
Conductor
Conductor
ForRender
Fox Renderfarm
Google Cloud Platform
GridMarkets
Houdini
Katana
Maya
PlantFactory
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$5 per lincense
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
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Windows
Mac
Linux
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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
The Horde3D Team
Country
Germany
Website
www.horde3d.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Pixar
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
renderman.pixar.com