Pixar has presented a new version of RenderMan.
The update brings PxrCurvature, a new pattern for rendering the resulting curvature of geometry, which can be used for masking and other effects to show wear on edges or outlines. There’s a new material plugin to preview PxrSurface shading while painting in The Foundry’s Mari.
Improvements:
- PxrCurvature – A new pattern for rendering the resulting curvature of geometry is included.
- PxrSurface for Mari – A new material plugin is provided to preview PxrSurface shading while painting in The Foundry’s Mari
- RenderMan integration with Hydra – hdPrman is now available from the USD Github. Note that USD information is specific to hdPrman and available from the Github site alone.
You can get more details here. Don’t forget to discuss the update in the comments.