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What is RenderMan?

Pixar Animation Studios has pioneered advanced technology for visual effects and animation rendering. Their newest framework, tailored for physically-based rendering, provides exceptional flexibility to integrate seamlessly into any production workflow. RenderMan is not just employed for Pixar's animated features; it has also been widely embraced throughout the industry due to its effectiveness in rendering both visual effects and animation, showcasing its remarkable scalability and adaptability. Users now have the opportunity to utilize ready-to-use production tools directly from Pixar, which offer materials and light transport capabilities without the necessity for further development. This physically based shading system allows RenderMan to achieve extraordinarily realistic lighting with minimal setup, featuring extensive support for multi-bounce ray traced global illumination and ray traced subsurface scattering. Considerable research and innovation have been invested to convert these typically expensive effects into viable solutions for production settings. The materials provided are equipped with a vast array of creative options, enabling artists to realize their artistic visions fully. Furthermore, this dedication to both accessibility and quality solidifies RenderMan's status as a frontrunner in the realm of rendering technology, ensuring that it remains a preferred choice for professionals in the field. As the industry continues to evolve, Pixar's contributions through RenderMan will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of animation and visual storytelling.

What is EQUINOX-3D?

EQUINOX-3D stands as the leading 3D modeling software, boasting the fastest fully integrated ray-tracer on the market, a testament to the notion that "rasterization is so 20th centuryâ„¢." This highly adaptable platform encompasses a wide array of functionalities, from 3D modeling and animation to photorealistic rendering, virtual reality content creation, and CAD/CAM operations, also extending its capabilities to support 3D printing and laser-cutting. What distinguishes EQUINOX-3D from its competitors? As one of our artists cleverly remarked, "all engineers should be forced to use the software they write," yet I find myself captivated by EQX for hours without any external motivation! Its revolutionary photorealistic renderer is the first of its kind to be an interactive ray-tracer that is fully integrated into a modeling software, permitting comprehensive editing and modeling within ray-traced windows. Furthermore, it features advanced subdivision surface modeling, extensive CAD/CAM tools, and strong support for both 3D printing and laser-cutting applications. The software comes with a universal rendering API, allowing for complete modeling on any renderer, as well as a fully integrated Cg renderer that offers quality on par with the ray-tracer. In addition, it supports HDR textures and provides HDR rendering output, coupled with exceptionally fast importance-sampled HDR environment lighting capabilities, ensuring that users can achieve remarkable visual fidelity in their projects. This impressive combination of features makes EQUINOX-3D an essential resource for professionals across various creative industries, paving the way for innovation and enhanced productivity in their workflows.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Conductor
Conductor
ForRender
Fox Renderfarm
Google Cloud Platform
GridMarkets
Houdini
Katana
Maya
PlantFactory
Spark Cloud Studio
Yellow Dog Inventory
iRender

Integrations Supported

Conductor
Conductor
ForRender
Fox Renderfarm
Google Cloud Platform
GridMarkets
Houdini
Katana
Maya
PlantFactory
Spark Cloud Studio
Yellow Dog Inventory
iRender

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$5 per lincense
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Pixar

Date Founded

1986

Company Location

United States

Company Website

renderman.pixar.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

EQUINOX-3D

Company Website

www.equinox3d.com/index.html

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

3D Printing

Analytics
Customizable Support Structures
ERP
Integrates with CAD
Mesh Analysis and Repair
Model Setup and Plating
Multi-User Support and Permissions
Multiple/Shared Print Queues
Pre-Print Simulations
Print File Creation
Slicing

Animation

Collaboration Tools
Customizable Branding
Drag & Drop
Media Library
Social Sharing
Templates
Text Overlay
Text to Video
Voice-Over

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