The Foundry Katana 8.0v3 x64

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Description

Foundry Katana is a specialized software solution for professional lighting and look development, developed by the renowned Foundry group. This powerful tool provides an efficient and flexible environment for handling complex lighting tasks in high-end productions. With Katana, users gain full control over creative scalability and lighting workflows.

The latest version leverages Pixar’s USD Hydra technology, enabling artists to work with highly complex scene compositions efficiently. Thanks to its optimized scene loading and processing capabilities, Katana significantly enhances operational speed and responsiveness, making it ideal for large-scale visual effects or animation projects.

Katana is designed to help artists focus more on their creative work rather than technical hurdles. The software’s highly flexible interface allows for seamless collaboration in team environments, with real-time sharing and synchronization of project files. It empowers users with complete control over creative decisions and facilitates a structured, standards-compliant workflow.

With built-in guides and scripting options, users can complete their projects efficiently and with precision.

Key Features of The Foundry Katana:

Advanced and powerful node-based workflow
Live Groups feature to boost productivity and project management
Compliance with industry-standard lighting and shading rules
Significant speed improvements in handling and rendering scenes
Modern and robust viewport powered by Pixar’s USD Hydra
Includes a suite of tools for focused light creation and manipulation

System Requirements

Operating Systems:

Windows 10
Windows 8 / 8.1
Windows 7

Recommended Hardware:

Processor: Dual-core or higher
Disk Space: At least 1 GB of available space
Graphics Memory: Minimum 1 GB (2 GB recommended)
Display Resolution: Minimum 800×600 (1920×1080 recommended)
Graphics API: OpenGL 4.3 or higher

The Foundry Katana 8.0v3 x64