RenderMan version 25 released

Pixar has announced the release of RenderMan version 25. New features include: A completely new denoising technology developed by Disney Research using machine learning. Improved convergence and interactivity using the XPU renderer XPU outputs now include full support for LPEs and arbitrary AOVs Improved stylisation looks toolset including improved toon shading, hatching, line distortion and UX Progressive Pixels – Fractional first iteration display for improved image feedback with XPU, especially with very heavy models or volumes. New Texture Cache – Improved performance on GPUs if the texture cache needs to do out-of-core texture lookups or is memory constrained. Camera Controls – XPU now supports many controls of Pixar Camera, including depth of field and lens aberration. USD Improvements – Houdini Solaris support has been improved with advancements in MaterialX, camera controls, motion blur, and more. New Patterns – Extend your look development with new color and bump nodes. ...