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Redshift (renderer)
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Redshift is a GPU-accelerated 3D rendering software developed by Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc., now a subsidiary of Maxon.

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Overview

According to the developer's claim, Redshift is the first 3D renderer with full GPU acceleration on the market. It was initially released in 2014 by Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc.cite-ref-maxon-2-0[2]cite-ref-cg-channel-3-0[3]

In 2017 Redshift experimented with a virtual reality input user interface, initially tailored for architects.cite-ref-4[4]

In 2019 the Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc. was acquired along with all rights on its software product by the German 3D software company Maxon, the developer of Cinema 4D.cite-ref-cg-channel-3-1[3]

On 13 April 2021 the software received its first version for macOS, natively supporting both Apple M1 GPU and AMD GPUs on Intel-based macs.cite-ref-5[5] To do so, the port utilises the Apple Metal API.cite-ref-6[6]

Notable studios using Redshift

North America

United States

• Baked Studio
• Deva Studios

Canada

• Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies

Europe

United Kingdom

• Ritzy Animation

Asia

Thailand

• Treacle

China

• Original Force

Sources

cite-note-11. "Redshift 3.6.03 (2024.06) - June 13, 2024". MAXON. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
cite-note-maxon-22. "Maxon History". MAXON. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
cite-note-cg-channel-33. "Maxon buys Redshift". CG Channel. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
cite-note-44. citerefmarcelloMarcello, Sgambelluri. "Soon, Architects Will Be Able to Create 3D Models From Inside Their VR Headset". Arch Daily. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
cite-note-55. "Maxon Announces Redshift for macOS Including Native Support for M1-Powered Macs". BusinessWire. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
cite-note-66. citerefcloverClover, Juli. "Maxon's Redshift Now Available for macOS With Support for Metal and M1 Macs". MacRumors. Retrieved 29 July 2021.

External links

• Official website