Arnold 2020

Overview

Arnold can now be used for production rendering on both CPU and GPU, empowering users to choose the renderer best suited to their specific needs and workflow. From real-time look development to interactive lighting, Arnold GPU helps bring speed and power to user workflows, resulting in shorter iteration cycles and reviews. The ability to switch seamlessly between CPU and GPU rendering gives artists greater flexibility and provides efficiency gains for studios of all kinds.

Arnold 6 also introduces on-demand texture loading, improved support for Open Shading Language and OpenVDB volumes, new USD components, and a quicker, easier way to buy.

Manufacturer: Autodesk

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What we think about Arnold

The acquisition of Arnold by Autodesk now brings a world class renderer directly into the hands of every user of 3dsmax and Maya. Arnold is used by over 300 hundred Studios and countless individuals worldwide. It’s popularity has risen by its unique approach to unbiased rendering. Arnold’s core strengths bring highly physically-based interactive rendering optimisations and high dynamic work-flows, allowing artists and creatives alike the control they expect to innovate and align their vision.
Richard Seanor, Technical Application Specialist