Foundry Launched Katana 9.0
19 February 2026 - The standout feature of this release is UsdSuperLayer, a new framework to create and edit any prim in Katana.
Closer Look at Taka's 3D Model from Mufasa: The Lion King
10 January 2025 - Valentina Rosselli shared some wonderful close-ups.
An Inside Look At Transformers: ROTB Characters CGI Production
21 May 2024 - VFX Artist Rassoul Edji has shared some animation tests, techniques, and details about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 2023 movie 3D workflows and production.
How to Create Skin with Micro Details for a Realistic 3D Samurai
22 March 2024 - Rassoul Edji has shared an in-depth breakdown of the lifelike Samurai character, focusing on how the model’s detailed skin and intricate armor were textured in Mari and Substance 3D Painter.
Learn How Honest John from Disney's Pinocchio Was Made With RenderMan
20 March 2024 - Valentina Rosselli has shared the story behind the character Honest John from Disney's Pinocchio live-action adaptation, explaining how the creature's photoreal fur was made without scans.
Back To The Future-Inspired Short Film Made in Houdini
28 February 2023 - The project was made by Arvid Schneider and Carsten Baars.
V-Ray for Modo and Katana Discontinued
24 January 2022 - Chaos will stop supporting V-Ray for Modo and Katana at the end of 2022 to keep up with other products' development.
Foundry Releases Katana 5.0
14 December 2021 - The update brings Nuke to Katana interoperability, Foresight+, USD and LookDev workflow improvements, and more.
A Sneak Peak at Foundry's Upcoming Katana 5.0 Release
30 November 2021 - Foundry's Product Manager for Lighting Gary Jones has told us about the upcoming Katana 5.0's features, talked about Katana-Nuke interoperability, and discussed the Foresight+ rendering feature.
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