KeyShot is a fantastic niche rendering software that works as both a standalone package and a plugin. It’s possible to render still images, videos, and even augmented reality. The renderer hit the market as a product visualisation tool capable of mimicking a studio setup with high-quality lights, cameras, and a backdrop. Since its humble beginnings, it has evolved into a much more capable tool that’s a viable option alongside renderers including V-Ray, Arnold and OctaneRender (all of which feature in our best rendering software guide).
Compositing render passes is a common workflow for artists wanting to push their work to the next level. KeyShot isn’t the most robust option for this (read my KeyShot review), but definitely has everything required to make it happen for the majority of artists. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s look at what compositing actually is.
