ZibraVDB New Release: Houdini integration, extended trial, flexible options for Studios

ZibraVDB offers real-time volumetric rendering that addresses the growing need for faster, more efficient workflows in gaming, virtual production, and beyond. With a remarkable compression technology that reduces traditional OpenVDB files by up to 97%, ZibraVDB drastically cuts storage and bandwidth needs, enabling immediate feedback, seamless iteration, and high-fidelity effects. This allows for real-time on-set effects in virtual production and real-time volumetrics in gaming, both without the huge hardware demands typically associated with traditional OpenVDB workflows.

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ZibraVDB Release: What's Changed

ZibraVDB continues to innovate with its latest release, offering more flexibility and extended accessibility. With a focus on democratizing real-time volumetrics, this new version opens the door for smaller teams and studios to integrate advanced volumetric effects into their pipelines without significant upfront costs or licensing fees.

1. Extended Trial for Indie Creators: The new extended trial allows indie creators to convert up to five VDB sequences into the .zibravdb format, enabling smaller studios to experience real-time volumetrics without any initial cost.
2. Houdini Integration in Every Subscription: ZibraVDB is now integrated directly into Houdini for all users, even those on the free version, offering a seamless drag-and-drop workflow between Houdini and Unreal Engine. This integration simplifies the use of advanced volumetric effects within the procedural environment of Houdini.
3. ZibraVDB Studio: For larger companies, ZibraVDB Studio offers custom features, enterprise-level support, SDK integrations, and offline licensing to adapt to complex production workflows.

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Pricing Options

ZibraVDB now offers a range of pricing options to fit different user needs:

• Free Trial: Indie creators can access a trial version with up to five free compressions.
• Standard Subscription: Includes access to Houdini integration and real-time volumetric rendering.
• ZibraVDB Studio: A customized solution for enterprise needs, including flexible licensing and dedicated support.

Integrations

ZibraVDB integrates seamlessly with top industry tools, ensuring smooth workflows across multiple platforms:

• Houdini: Full integration within Houdini, including drag-and-drop functionality for Unreal Engine.
• Unreal Engine: Real-time integration for game and virtual production environments.
• Custom SDK and Pipeline Integration: Available with ZibraVDB Studio for tailored, enterprise-level workflows.

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Use Cases

1. Virtual Production: ZibraVDB’s real-time volumetrics enable filmmakers and artists to work directly with high-fidelity atmospheric effects like smoke, fire, and fog on set, ensuring seamless production and immediate feedback.
2. Gaming: Game developers can leverage ZibraVDB to include cinematic-quality volumetric effects in live gameplay without increasing build sizes, creating rich, dynamic in-game environments.
3. VFX Studios: VFX teams can use ZibraVDB to streamline their pipelines, moving large files efficiently across networks, optimizing rendering times, and making collaboration between remote teams easier.
4. Indie Developers: With the extended trial and flexible pricing, ZibraVDB allows indie developers to implement real-time volumetric effects, improving the quality of their work while maintaining budget control.