3Delight for XSI Overview
3Delight for XSI is a fully integrated plug-in for SOFTIMAGE®|XSI®. The plug-in uses the latest rendering API advancements in XSI 6.5 to achieve a seamless integration and without any compromises in work-flow. Among the most noticeable features:
- XSI shaders are automatically converted to RenderMan® shaders and compiled on the fly
- Integration in the render region and support for most output formats
- Full geometry support (including smooth subdivision surfaces, NURBS and curves)
- RIB export and import
- Advanced pipeline options such scene caching for rapid lighting and networking caching for render farm rendering
3Delight for XSI comes in two different packages: Studio and Artist. Please refer to the Features sections for the operational distinctions between the two versions and to Pricing and Licensing for the pricing differences.
This makes 3Delight the first third party renderer to achieve a full integration inside SOFTIMAGE|XSI and bring the RenderMan standard and practices to the XSI user base.
To learn more or download the software, select one of the topics on the right.