Particle Physics

Smoke, flames, explosions and other effects are possible with Particle Physics! Collision detection can also be used for particles for realistic, physics-based effects.

Hair Salon

In Shade 9 you can grow, style, color and render realistic hair for figures and other objects.

Parallax Bump Mapping

Apply virtual depth to surfaces for a more threedimensional look by using parallax bump mapping. Parallax bump mapping includes camera position and angle in the bump map calculation when rendering.

Master Images

Shade 9 allows you to quickly apply and update images in mulNotele areas of a scene through the use of master images.

Better HDRI Import and Export

Shade 9 can now import and export high-dynamic range images (HDRI) in Portable Float Map (PFM) format.

Direct X Export

Now it is possible to save Shade 9 scene files as DirectX objects. Shade 9’s DirectX Exporter supports UV, surface attributes and textures.

Irradiance Caching Support

Path Tracing in Shade 9 now includes irradiance caching support for faster rendering.

Custom Workspaces

Workspaces allow you to customize and save Shade 9’s window layout to suit your preference and workflow. MulNotele Workspaces can be created, enabling you to switch between them depending on the project or task at hand. Workspaces are accessed from the Window menu.

Better Pre-Render Previews

Shading in the Figure Window now includes specular highlights and environment mapping, making it easier to see how your scene will render.

Real-time Surface Preview

The Surface window in Shade 9 now has a ray tracing nanorenderer that gives you a real-time preview of the selected surface attributes.

New Learning Resources

New tutorials and html based Project Guides introduce new and experienced Shade users to features and workflows.

Shade 10

Create, Render - Animate

Revolution 4

The Better Way to Construct Software

Valentina 4.5

Fast, Cross-Platform Database System

Hanako

A Beautiful Lady from Japan

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