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What is OctaneRender?

OctaneRender® is recognized as the premier and quickest unbiased GPU rendering engine globally, delivering spectrally precise results that outshine any existing production renderer. OTOY® is committed to advancing graphics technology through groundbreaking machine learning innovations, extensive out-of-core geometry capabilities, and remarkable speed enhancements that can range from 10 to 100 times within the scene graph. The integration of RTX raytracing GPU hardware acceleration provides significant render speed improvements of 2 to 5 times when leveraging NVIDIA raytracing GPUs, with support for multiple GPUs to further elevate performance. These enhancements are especially evident in more complex scenes and can be measured using RTX OctaneBench®. Additionally, the revamped layered material system allows for the creation of intricate materials that consist of a base layer plus up to eight additional layers, thereby broadening creative opportunities. New nodes, including layered material, diffuse layer, specular layer, sheen layer, metallic layer, and layer group nodes, further enrich the toolkit available to artists, enabling them to experiment with diverse material compositions. This extensive update not only boosts functionality but also significantly broadens the creative horizons within OctaneRender®, empowering artists to explore uncharted territories in their projects. As a result, the platform continues to set new standards in the rendering industry, fostering innovation and creativity.

What is Boris FX Sapphire?

Sapphire plug-ins allow for the creation of stunning organic visuals that exceed the capabilities of any built-in effect tools in host applications. Key features include a vast collection of over 270 effects and more than 3000 presets, complemented by a powerful effect and transition builder, as well as integrated tracking and masking driven by the award-winning mocha software. The exceptional image quality, precise control, and fast rendering speeds offered by Sapphire enable significant time savings, which allows creators to focus on producing captivating content that resonates with their viewers. Mac users of Sapphire 2021 will appreciate the introduction of Metal GPU acceleration for more than 60 Sapphire effects, which ensures remarkable performance enhancements. With Metal acceleration, dramatic speed improvements can be seen, as certain effects such as S_Rays can render over four times faster compared to using the CPU alone. Although performance may vary depending on GPU specifications, host applications, operating systems, and specific Sapphire effects, it is typically noted that Sapphire 2021 with Metal acceleration achieves an average rendering speed that is 20% faster than relying exclusively on the CPU. This cutting-edge technology not only optimizes the creative workflow but also empowers artists to explore new horizons in their visual storytelling, inspiring them to innovate and engage their audience even further. As the landscape of digital content creation evolves, Sapphire continues to be a vital tool for professionals seeking to elevate their visual narratives.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Adobe After Effects
Cinema 4D
Drop & Render
Inventor
Magic Bullet
Maya
Modo
OTOY Studio
RebusFarm
Revit
SketchUp
Spark Cloud Studio
Unity
Unreal Engine
Xesktop
iRender

Integrations Supported

Adobe After Effects
Autodesk Flame
DaVinci Resolve
Nuke
VEGAS Pro

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

€699 per month

Pricing Information

$47 per month
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars

Company Facts

Organization Name

otoy

Date Founded

2008

Company Location

United States

Company Website

home.otoy.com/render/octane-render/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Boris FX

Date Founded

1995

Company Location

United States

Company Website

borisfx.com/products/sapphire/

Categories and Features

3D Rendering

Not specified

Categories and Features

Visual Effects (VFX)

Not specified

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