Developer Jens Kafitz has released version 6 R4 of his Mari Extension Pack, an essential suite of tools for users of Foundry's 3D painting software. This update, used in studios such as Wētā FX and ILM, incorporates a wide range of new fusion nodes, pattern generators, and a scan projection assistant. Compatible with Mari 6.x and 7.x, it starts a long-term support cycle with free updates for several years.
Technical expansion with fusion nodes and VFX Platform compatibility 🛠️
The core of this update lies in the incorporation of more than 40 fusion mode nodes, which expand the composition and layer adjustment options within Mari. New pattern and procedural noise generators are added for texture creation. The new 3D scan projection assistant streamlines the task of transferring scan data to UV meshes. The entire package has been adjusted to the latest VFX Reference Platform specifications, ensuring compatibility with current production pipelines.
Your subscription to the software's lifetime is secured (for now) 😌
With the announcement that this purchase will include free updates for the next 3 or 4 years, Kafitz offers a rare moment of tranquility in the software world. It's like buying a phone and being promised it won't become obsolete until after the next two Olympics. A gesture that, although accompanied by a slight price increase, almost makes one forget the eternal race of updates to which artists are subjected. Enjoy this calm while it lasts.