Redshift 2.0 released

Redshift Rendering Technologies has announced the release of Redshift 2, their GPU based biased renderer designed to run exclusively on NVIDIA GPUs. This update introduces integration with 3DS Max in addition to existing support for Maya and Softimage. Support for Houdini and Cinema 4D is also expected later this year. Other significant features include:

• Volumetrics (OpenVDB) – Render clouds, smoke, fire and other volumetric effects (initial support for OpenVDB volume containers).
• Nested dielectrics – Accurately simulate the intersection of transparent materials with realistic results and no visual artifacts.
• New BRDFS and linear glossiness response – Model a wider variety of metallic and reflective surfaces using GGX and Beckmann/CookTorrance BRDFs.
• New SSS models and single scattering – Support for improved subsurface scattering models and single-scattering.
• Redshift Material – Utilize a more intuitive, PBR-based main material, featuring effects such as dispersion/chromatic aberration.
• Multiple dome lights – Combine multiple dome lights to create more compelling lighting.
• alSurface support – Access full support for the Arnold shader without having to port settings.
• Baking – Save considerable amounts of rendering time with baking for lighting and AOVs.

Redshift is offering 20% off new Redshift licenses for two weeks from 5th July, 2016. Read more about this release on Redshift’s website.