Next Limit Technology announces the release of Maxwell Render 2.5, a software package that aids in the production of photorealistic images from computer 3D model data (a 3D renderer).
Maxwell Render version 2.5, a free update for Maxwell Render 2.x clients includes many exciting improvements and new features. These include:
New Maxwell Fire interactive technology - available inside plug-ins and Maxwell Studio
Sub-Surface Scattering improvements in both quality and performance
Numerous workflow improvements including new scripting functions, new command line options and parameters, and networking improvements especially for running animations
As well as many other fixes and improvements
The most significant new feature in version 2.5 is Maxwell Fire – Fast Interactive Rendering. Maxwell Fire is an interactive tool which provides instant results while setting up a scene. Now Maxwell Render users can preview scene lighting and materials in seconds. And unlike other interactive style render solutions, Maxwell Fire IS:
Compatible with ALL Maxwell Render materials and features
A truly interactive workflow – integrated in plug-ins and Maxwell Studio
Entirely CPU based - no additional hardware required
No extra cost – it is not a separate add-on application, and is a free update for Maxwell Render 2.x clients
The first roll-out of Maxwell Fire is in Maxwell Studio, and the plug-ins for Maya, 3ds Max, Rhino, SolidWorks and LightWave, and Modo (Beta version).