Foundry Announces Open Beta of Nuke 17.0 with Performance Improvements and New Tools
The company Foundry has revealed early access to Nuke 17.0, allowing artists to explore significant advances in performance and functionality. This open beta invites users to experiment with the new features and contribute their feedback for the final software development 🚀.
Viewport Acceleration with Vulkan
The viewport has received substantial optimization thanks to the adoption of Vulkan as the main rendering engine. This technology provides smoother navigation in complex scenes and improves handling of 3D geometries and large data volumes. Artists will enjoy instant responsiveness when manipulating nodes and making real-time adjustments.
Main viewport advantages:- Smooth rendering in scenes with high geometric complexity
- Reduced latency when interacting with nodes and parameters
- Improved compatibility with large datasets and textures
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Innovations in Tools and Workflows
Nuke 17.0 introduces the Smart Vector Toolset, a set of nodes that simplifies the creation and manipulation of vectors for tracking and deformation tasks. The smart cache system operates more efficiently, minimizing wait times in iterative processes. Additionally, workflows between Nuke, Nuke Studio, and Hiero have been refined for more cohesive integration in production pipelines.
Highlighted features:- Smart Vector Toolset node for advanced tracking and deformation
- Optimization of smart cache to reduce processing times
- Improvement in integration between Nuke, Nuke Studio, and Hiero
Beta Experience and Collaborative Development
The beta phase represents a unique opportunity for artists to test the new functionalities in real environments and report issues. This pure development experience keeps artists humble and developers busy, ensuring the final product is robust and efficient 💡.