New features in Prime Focus Software’s volumetric particle renderer include: increased performance of particle loading, lighting, matting and rendering, new shadow generation workflow with OpenEXR-based Deep Opacity Maps, Render Elements support using 3DS Max workflows, improved UI startup performance, optimized UI navigation, MAXScript reading access to particle data, major bug fixes and workflow improvements across the board. Prime Focus is looking for experienced particle effects artists interested in testing the latest Krakatoa version. Contact Prime Focus for more. Read the details on Krakatoa v1.6 at PrimeFocusWorld.com.
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