RenderMan Pro Server 11.5.3

RenderMan Pro Server 11.5.3 is highly recommended by leading digital effects houses and computer graphics specialists because it is the highest quality renderer available anywhere and has been production tested through successful use in feature films for over ten years.

Pixars RenderMan is stable, fast, and efficient for handling complex surface appearances and images. RenderMans powerful shading language and anti-aliased motion blur allow designers to believably integrate stunning synthetic effects with live-action footage. In addition, RenderMan is backed by Pixars technical staff, who know the challenges of creating digital effects.

RenderMan is also an industry standard interface specification for photorealistic renderers and is available here.

RenderMan Pro Server includes all the tools required for rendering images for film and video productions. RenderMan Pro Server is able to turn any server or artist desktop into a rendering machine. RenderMan Pro Server includes:

• Pixars RenderMan -  Academy Award¨-winning core rendering technology.
• Irmaª - Pixars re-renderer for accelerating shading and lighting.Ê
• Alfserverª - The remote execution server

The RenderMan Artist Tools provide seamless integration between Maya¨ and PixarÕs RenderMan, forming an advanced render pipeline that is as easy to use, but that remains extensible for advanced customization. The RenderMan Artist Tools include:

• MTOR - Integrates tightly with Maya to provide a bridge to Pixars RenderMan.
• Slim- The complete solution for shader management and creation. Build shaders visually and take full advantage of the RenderMan Shading Language.
• Alfred- The scriptable work distribution system.
• ÒitÓ - The image tool with powerful script based compositing.