
We already rate Pixar's RenderMan as the best rendering software for animation. Used in the animation giant's own movies, but free for non-commercial use, it offers state of the art rendering tech and CPU & GPU rendering (see our RenderMan 26 review).
Today, the software just got even more powerful with a huge generational upgrade. RenderMan 27 introduces RenderMan XPUTM as a final-frame renderer for feature animation and VFX, replacing Pixar’s current RIS architecture for improved performance, interactivity, and creative freedom.