1 LuxRender is a physically based and unbiased rendering engine. Based on
2 state of the art algorithms, LuxRender simulates the flow of light according
3 to physical equations, thus producing realistic images of photographic
4 quality. Some of the main features of LuxRender are:
6 * biased and unbiased rendering: Users can choose between physical
7 accuracy (unbiased) and speed (biased);
8 * full spectral rendering: Instead of the RGB colour spectrum, full
9 spectra are used for internal calculations;
10 * hierarchical procedural and image based texture system: Procedural and
11 image based textures can be mixed in various ways, making it possible to
12 create complex materials;
13 * displacement mapping and subdivision: Based on procedural or image
14 textures, object surfaces can be transformed;
15 * network and co-operative rendering: Rendering time can be reduced by
16 combining the processing power of multiple computers;
17 * perspective (including shift lens), orthographic, and environment
19 * HDR output: Render output can be saved in various file formats,
20 including .png, .tga, and .exr.
22 Fully functional exporters are available for Blender and Maya, while
23 exporters for a growing number of 3D applications are under development.
25 WWW: http://www.luxrender.net/