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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 No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Axis LMS Yes 
Built2Buy Yes 
Canopy Yes 
Conductor No 
Debutify Theme Yes 
ForRender No 
Fox Renderfarm No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
GridMarkets No 
Houdini No 
Katana No 
MKWork Manager Yes 
Maya No 
PlantFactory No 
Redshift Yes 
RenderMan Yes 
Vergo Yes 
Yellow Dog Inventory No 
iRender No 

Integrations

Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Axis LMS No 
Built2Buy No 
Canopy No 
Conductor Yes 
Debutify Theme No 
ForRender Yes 
Fox Renderfarm Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
GridMarkets Yes 
Houdini Yes 
Katana Yes 
MKWork Manager No 
Maya Yes 
PlantFactory Yes 
Redshift No 
RenderMan No 
Vergo No 
Yellow Dog Inventory Yes 
iRender Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$5 per lincense
Free Trial Yes 
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 No 
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) Yes 
In Person No 

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

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