Great news for visual effects creators and game developers! Zibra AI has released a free version of its ZibraVDB plugin for Unreal Engine. This plugin allows importing, visualizing, and rendering volumetric effects, such as smoke and fire, directly in the game engine.
Key Features
With this new free version, users can try four basic effects, including:
- Explosions
- Fire Tornado
These effects are ready to be imported and rendered in Unreal Engine without complications. Plus, the best part is that the downloaded files have no license restrictions, allowing them to be used as a base for future projects.
Innovative Compression and Rendering Technology
What really makes ZibraVDB special is its artificial intelligence technology for compressing volumetric effects. Thanks to this technology, effect files, such as those created in specialized software like Houdini, can be compressed up to 100 times their original size.
This means that game developers and visual effects studios can create more complex and detailed effects than ever before, without worrying about file size or rendering speed.
Optimized Performance in Unreal Engine
Additionally, ZibraVDB allows rendering effects twice as fast as Unreal Engine 5.3's native SVT system. This is key for real-time projects, where every second counts.
According to Zibra AI, ZibraVDB can compress VDB files up to 100 times their original size and render them twice as fast.
Availability and Requirements
The free edition of ZibraVDB is fully compatible with Unreal Engine 5.3 or higher versions. To get it, simply visit it in the Epic Games online store, where it is available under the standard Fab license. This means you can use it in commercial projects without any issues.
Don't miss the opportunity to try this innovative tool and take your projects to the next level with more realistic and high-performance volumetric effects.