3DEqualizer4
6.1#13 in vfx toolsFrom €146 a monthLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | 3DEqualizer4 | RenderMan |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware requirements | The vendor lists 8 GB minimum RAM, recommends 16 GB and four CPU cores, and requires an OpenGL-compatible graphics card and three-button mouse. | RenderMan and XPU require an AVX-capable processor; XPU and the OptiX denoiser require an Nvidia Pascal-or-newer GPU, and XPU requires at least 12 GB of VRAM. |
| Intended users | The vendor says subscriptions are available to hobbyists, students, individuals aspiring to enter VFX, and VFX companies. | Pixar describes RenderMan as production rendering software used for feature films, visual effects, and animation. |
| Operating systems | The technical specifications list Linux 64-bit with glibc 2.17 or higher, macOS 13.5 or higher on Apple Silicon, and Windows 10 64-bit or higher. | The technical specifications list Linux EL9, macOS Sequoia 15.x, and Windows 10 and 11; macOS support for XPU is in progress. |
| Purpose | 3DEqualizer4 is a 3D tracking solution for merging live-action footage with digital visual effects. | RenderMan is Pixar software for rendering visual effects and animation. |
| Support | The vendor says support requests are handled by the developer responsible for that part of the software and typically receive a response within a few hours. | Commercial customers can use Pixar’s customer support forum; non-commercial users receive community support and access to an unofficial Discord. |
3DEqualizer4 plans
- 3DEqualizer4 - 1 Week Subscription€65, paid once
- 3DEqualizer4 - 12 Months Subscription€146 a month
- 3DEqualizer4 - 3 Months Subscription€169 a month
- 3DEqualizer4 - 1 Month Subscription€197 a month
- 3DEqualizer4 - Permanent License€7,699, paid once
RenderMan plans
- Non-Commercial RenderManFree
- Commercial maintenance$250 a year
- Commercial RenderMan$595, paid once
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