Tech Directory
Browse VFX and pipeline technologies with version and dependency information
3ds Max
Autodesk
Professional 3D modeling, rendering and animation software for games, film and motion graphics
AdonisFX
Inbibo
Fast creature effects simulation with muscle, fascia, skin and face solvers using ML-powered real-time performance for Maya and Houdini
Advanced Skeleton
AnimationStudios
Auto-rigging system for Maya supporting unlimited body configurations for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles
After Effects
Adobe
Industry-standard motion graphics and visual effects software for film, TV, video and web
Animbot
Animbot
Animation toolset for Maya that makes animating feel more like a creative act and less like a technical chore
Arnold
Autodesk
Advanced Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer for animation and visual effects
Ayon
Ynput
Open-source pipeline platform for animation and VFX studios, connecting artists, tools, and data for seamless workflows
Baselight
FilmLight
High-end color grading platform with ML-based face tracking, X Grade primary tool, and Chromogen look development
Bifrost
Autodesk
Visual programming environment for Maya with multiphysics simulations, procedural effects, and USD integration
Blender
Blender Foundation
Free and open source 3D creation suite supporting modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking and video editing
Cinema 4D
Maxon
Professional 3D modeling, animation, simulation and rendering software
ComfyUI
Powerful and modular diffusion model GUI and backend with graph/nodes interface for AI image generation
Cycles
Blender Foundation
Physically-based unbiased path tracer for Blender with path guiding, light trees, and GPU acceleration
DaVinci Resolve
Blackmagic Design
Professional video editing, color correction, visual effects and audio post-production software
Deadline
AWS
Cross-platform render farm management software for optimizing and scaling compute resources
FFmpeg
FFmpeg Project
Complete cross-platform solution to record, convert and stream audio and video
Flame
Autodesk
Finishing and visual effects solution with integrated creative tools for VFX and finishing artists
Flix
Foundry
Collaborative story development and storyboarding software for animation and VFX production
Fox Render Farm
Fox Render Farm
Fox Render Farm - Cloud rendering service for 3D projects
FPT
Autodesk
Production management and review tool for tracking deadlines, managing resources and reviewing creative work
Ftrack
Ftrack
Cloud-based project management and media review platform for creative production tracking
FumeFX
Sitni Sati
Multi-physics plugin for 3ds Max with GPU-accelerated fluid dynamics, liquids, ocean simulation, cloth, and soft-body dynamics
Fusion
Blackmagic Design
Advanced compositing software for visual effects artists, broadcast and motion graphic designers
Gaffer
Image Engine
Open-source node-based VFX application for look development, lighting, and automation with Python and OSL scripting
Git
Free and open source distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code
Godot
Godot Foundation
Free and open source 2D and 3D game engine with visual editor and scripting
Golaem
Autodesk
Crowd animation and simulation plugin for Autodesk Maya with controllable character crowds based on independent agents
Hiero
Foundry
Multi-shot management, conform, editorial and review workflow tool with customizable timeline
Houdini
SideFX
3D procedural software for modeling, rigging, animation, VFX, look development, lighting and rendering
Karma
SideFX
Physically-based production renderer for Houdini with GPU/CPU hybrid rendering and MaterialX support
Katana
Foundry
Look development and lighting software designed for VFX and feature animation production
Kitsu
CG Wire
Open-source collaboration platform for animation, VFX, and game productions connecting teams and tools in a single place
Kraken
PipelinePro
Launcher and integration tool for PipelinePro, executing local operations and launching tasks from DCCs
Mantra
SideFX
Legacy CPU-based renderer for Houdini, support ended late 2024 in favor of Karma
Mari
Foundry
3D painting and texturing software for working with high-resolution models and complex texture workflows
Massive
Massive Software
Academy Award-winning crowd simulation software for authoring, directing, and rendering custom autonomous agents
MaterialX
Academy Software Foundation
Open standard for representing rich material and look-development content in computer graphics
Maya
Autodesk
3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software
mGear
mgear-framework
Open-source character rigging framework for Autodesk Maya with modular rigging system Shifter
Mocha Pro
Boris FX
Academy Award-winning planar tracking and VFX software with AI-powered tools, 3D tracking, and object isolation
MotionBuilder
Autodesk
3D character animation software for capturing, editing and playing back complex character animation
n8n
n8n
Automation tool to connect apps and services, enabling workflow automation and data integration
Nuke
Foundry
Node-based compositing and visual effects software used for film and TV post-production
Octane
OTOY
Unbiased, spectrally correct GPU render engine with path tracing technology
Open Shading Language
Academy Software Foundation
Advanced shading language for production renderers, ideal for describing materials, lights, displacement, and pattern generation
OpenAssetIO
Academy Software Foundation
Open-source interoperability standard enabling tools and asset management systems to communicate without implementation specifics
OpenColorIO
Academy Software Foundation
Complete color management solution providing precise and consistent color across digital content creation applications
OpenCue
Academy Software Foundation
Open-source render management system for VFX and animation with highly-scalable architecture and multi-facility support
OpenEXR
Academy Software Foundation
High dynamic range image file format for visual effects and animation production
OpenImageIO
Academy Software Foundation
Library for reading, writing and processing images in a wide variety of file formats
OpenTimelineIO
Academy Software Foundation
Open source API and interchange format for editorial cut information and timeline data
OpenVDB
Academy Software Foundation
Hierarchical data structure and toolkit for sparse volumetric data used in simulation and rendering
Perforce
Perforce
Enterprise version control system designed for handling large binary files and digital assets
PFTrack
Pixel Farm
Node-based match-moving software with automated and manual tracking tools, photogrammetry, and built-in lens distortion toolset
Phoenix FD
Chaos
Fluid dynamics simulator for creating fire, smoke, liquids, explosions, ocean waves, and spray effects in 3ds Max and Maya
Photoshop
Adobe
Industry-standard software for image editing, photo retouching and digital painting
PipelinePro
PipelinePro
Remote production management platform for VFX and animation, streamlining workflows and collaboration in the cloud
Premiere Pro
Adobe
Professional video editing software with industry-leading creative tools for film, TV and web
Python
Python Software Foundation
High-level programming language for scripting, automation and pipeline development
Qube!
PipelineFX
Render farm management platform with support for 40+ content creation applications, proven on 2,000+ render nodes
RealFlow
Next Limit
Industry-standard fluids and multiphysics simulation software with Dyverso solver, Hybrido2 HyFLIP, and ocean surface simulation
Redshift
Maxon
GPU-accelerated biased renderer with support for NVIDIA, AMD and Apple GPUs
RenderMan
Pixar
Production renderer with GPU-accelerated XPU rendering for film and animation
Rez
Academy Software Foundation
Cross-platform package manager creating lightweight standalone environments with dependency resolution for VFX pipelines
RV
Autodesk
Industry-standard media review and playback tool for VFX, animation, and content creation studios
Silhouette
Boris FX
Industry-standard rotoscoping and paint software with 400+ VFX nodes, 3D tracking, and machine learning tools
SpeedTree
Unity Technologies
Procedural tree and vegetation modeling software with physics-based vine generation and unified interface for games and VFX
Substance
Adobe
3D painting software for texturing with smart materials and AI-powered tools
SynthEyes
Boris FX
Production-grade 3D tracking and camera solving software with machine-learning-powered automation and advanced matchmoving
TopoGun
Pixelmachine
Standalone retopology and map baking software with automated patch tools and GPU-accelerated baking
Tractor
Pixar
Job scheduling and render management system distributing tasks to execution servers and managing large concurrent job queues
Unity
Unity Technologies
Real-time 3D development platform for creating games and interactive content
Unreal
Epic Games
Real-time 3D creation tool for photoreal visuals and immersive experiences
USD
Pixar
Open-source framework for robustly and scalably interchanging 3D scenes and data
V-Ray
Chaos
Production-proven rendering software for 3D visualization, animation and visual effects
Wrap
FaceForm
3D scan processing software for non-rigidly fitting basemeshes to scans with mesh filtering and automated processing
ZBrush
Maxon
Industry-leading digital sculpting and painting software for creating highly detailed 3D models
Ziva
DNEG
Academy Award-winning muscle, fat, fascia, and skin simulation system mimicking real tissue properties for digital characters
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