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At a Glance
Redshift
Redshift
Star Rating
(18)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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RenderMan
RenderMan
Star Rating
(26)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that RenderMan excels in photorealistic rendering capabilities, particularly with its advanced shading and lighting features, which reviewers mention are crucial for high-end visual effects and animation projects.
  • Reviewers mention that Redshift offers faster rendering times due to its GPU-accelerated architecture, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize speed in their workflow.
  • G2 users highlight that RenderMan's integration with major 3D software like Maya and Houdini is seamless, while users on G2 note that Redshift also integrates well but has a more limited range of supported applications.
  • Users say that RenderMan's support for complex materials and textures is superior, with reviewers noting the flexibility it provides for creating intricate visual details, whereas Redshift is praised for its user-friendly material editor.
  • Reviewers mention that RenderMan has a steeper learning curve, which can be challenging for beginners, while users report that Redshift is more accessible for new users, thanks to its intuitive interface.
  • Users on G2 indicate that RenderMan's customer support is rated lower than Redshift's, with reviewers mentioning that Redshift's support team is more responsive and helpful in resolving issues quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Redshift
No pricing available
RenderMan
No pricing available
Free Trial
Redshift
No trial information available
RenderMan
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
15
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.2
15
7.7
15
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
13
7.8
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
9.2
14
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Redshift
Redshift
RenderMan
RenderMan
Redshift and RenderMan are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Redshift
Redshift has no unique categories
RenderMan
RenderMan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Redshift
Redshift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.6%
RenderMan
RenderMan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Redshift
Redshift
Media Production
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Retail
5.9%
Publishing
5.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Other
58.8%
RenderMan
RenderMan
Animation
20.8%
Media Production
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
12.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Redshift
Redshift
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Miroslav B.
MB
Miroslav B.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film

I like this rendering for speed, the ability to use not only the memory of the graphic card, but also the RAM. This makes it possible to render complex and "heavy" scenes. Also, it is built into Autodesk Maya and SideFX Houdini, which make the shader...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

Lacking features such as zero-downtime cloning functionality and proper separation of compute and storage.

RenderMan
RenderMan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Animation

I love the response of the shader, the way the lights looks and the immediate feedback in maya from the viewport. It’s pretty good during an environment lighting and shaders management.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Quest M.
QM
Quest M.
Verified User in Media Production

Autodesk is outdated and expensive. It is unrealistic to think that sustaining a freelance career as a young artist is even possible with Autodesk.

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Discussions
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