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To Infinity … and RenderMan XPU!
DescriptionIn 1995, Pixar’s Toy Story changed animation forever … not just with great storytelling, but by redefining the rules of filmmaking with Pixar’s cutting-edge technology, RenderMan. Now, nearly 30 years later, Pixar is launching the most significant update in over a decade, RenderMan XPU, Pixar’s hybrid CPU + GPU renderer … and as an special preview for the SIGGRAPH Asia, you’ll get to see the first 72 seconds of the unreleased Toy Story 5 … all rendered in glorious XPU!
Join us for the official launch of RenderMan 27, with exclusive insights from artistic case studies showcasing the new workflows with XPU. From interactive photorealism to advanced stylization, XPU is empowering artists in new ways … for studios both big and small. This session looks back at the technological breakthroughs that are shaping the industry … focused on the creative freedom unlocked by XPU. Whether you’re rendering, directing, or dreaming … the future of storytelling is about to get faster, weirder, and a lot more fun.
And finally, there will be a limited supply of walking teapots for the audience members, so don’t miss out and come early! This is one talk you won’t want to miss.
Join us for the official launch of RenderMan 27, with exclusive insights from artistic case studies showcasing the new workflows with XPU. From interactive photorealism to advanced stylization, XPU is empowering artists in new ways … for studios both big and small. This session looks back at the technological breakthroughs that are shaping the industry … focused on the creative freedom unlocked by XPU. Whether you’re rendering, directing, or dreaming … the future of storytelling is about to get faster, weirder, and a lot more fun.
And finally, there will be a limited supply of walking teapots for the audience members, so don’t miss out and come early! This is one talk you won’t want to miss.
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