Redshift Houdini: New Features and Improvements

The latest release of Redshift Houdini has brought significant enhancements to the rendering engine, addressing various issues and introducing new features that will improve the overall performance and usability of the software. In this article, we'll delve into the key changes and improvements that users can expect from this update.

Undo History Issues Resolved

One of the most notable fixes is the resolution of an issue related to unwanted events in the undo history while rendering packed geo instances. This will greatly enhance the workflow for artists who rely on undo functionality during their work process.

Proxy Instances and Instancefiles Receive Attention

Redshift Houdini has also addressed a problem with proxy instances and instancefiles, ensuring that they now function as expected when used with the tracesets feature. This update will benefit users who frequently employ these features in their projects.

Crash on Exit Issue Fixed

Another significant fix is the resolution of a crash-on-exit issue while working with the viewport IPR. This should greatly reduce the frustration caused by this problem, allowing artists to focus on their work without interruption.

Improved Performance and Interactivity

The new release has also brought improvements to the IPR transformations events system, preventing unnecessary updates that can cause performance issues, especially when using 'on mouse up' mode. Additionally, support for per-camera background/backplate settings has been added, replacing the dome lights backplate options and providing greater flexibility for artists.

New Features and Enhancements

Several new features have been introduced in this update, including:

* Asynchronous IPR camera events system for improved smooth camera IPR updates

* Support for the 'accel' attribute to mesh and hair objects to render velocity-based curved motion blur

* Option to configure Houdini networks in the RS ROP node, with default settings for 'obj', 'out', and 'tasks'

* Debug flag support for VOP subnets

* RenderView camera refresh mode set to 'Current ROP camera' by default

Compatibility and Support

This release has also addressed compatibility issues with certain versions of Houdini, dropping support for 19.5.435 and 19.5.493 while adding support for 19.5.569 and 19.5.605. Additionally, native Distorter shaders have been added, allowing artists to use Cinema 4D legacy Distorter shaders without the need for auto-translation.

Other Fixes and Improvements

Several other issues have been addressed in this release, including:

* An issue with 'Fast' resampling mode for curves

* A problem where textures referenced directly as assets would be missing in renders over TeamRender

* An issue with procedural projections producing blank or incorrect output when animated or using deformation blur

* Improved memory usage and processing overhead in scenes with large numbers of instances

* Enhanced performance and interactivity of material previews in Nodes

The latest Redshift Houdini update has brought a wide range of improvements, new features, and fixes that will enhance the overall experience for users. From resolving issues with undo history to introducing new features like asynchronous IPR camera events and native Distorter shaders, this release demonstrates the commitment of the Redshift team to continuously improve their software and provide the best possible tools for artists.

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