August 4, 2021
Open source plugin now converts Substances to RenderMan's new Lama materials, for use in Blender, Houdini or Maya. Read More »
June 30, 2021
Long-awaited update includes new hybrid CPU/GPU rendering mode. See all the new features here. Read More »
November 3, 2020
Update to the production renderer adds new motion blur algorithm for volumes, and improves support for Houdini's Solaris layout toolset. Read More »
July 29, 2019
Production renderer gets new Mari integration plugin, hdPrman plugin to render USD files, PxrCurvature for creating edge wear effects. Read More »
September 10, 2018
Non-commercial edition gets new 'live rendering' workflow, lighting tech used on movies like Coco. Read More »
August 1, 2017
Renderer gets innovative new physically based model for subsurface scattering, better hair rendering and render denoising. Read More »
October 24, 2016
See the renderer's new features illustrated via a series of beautiful clips from Piper and FInding Dory. Read More »
July 20, 2016
Major update to the heavyweight production renderer adds Pixar's own in-house shaders and lights, removes Reyes rendering and RSL. Read More »
