Speed & scale
Faster & more scalable than the typical node-based framework.
Something Super is here
The next step in Katana's native USD evolution — the UsdSuperLayer
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Katana 9.0
Katana 9.0 brings the new UsdSuperLayer, adding flexibility, scalability, and seamless integration across your pipelines. Create and edit any prim in Katana faster than ever before, and build future specialized and custom tools using the UsdSuperLayer framework: it’s the next step in Katana’s USD evolution.
Release notes UsdSuperLayer
This new dynamic framework enables improved customization for prim creation and editing in Katana. It's faster and more scalable than the typical node-based framework, so you can work on large scale projects with speed. You can make use of the framework to build your own tools within it, or use it as a foundation for additional tools.
Flexible interface
Dynamic interface refined for the task at hand.
Customizable
Improved customization for tool creation and prim editing.
UsdSuperLayer node
Gain full flexibility with the UsdSuperLayer node to create any type of prim in Katana, through Katana’s Python API, treating USD as the source of truth for all properties serving as UI elements. This node is easily accessible for any TD/Developer with experience in USD and Python.
UsdSuperLayer in action:
UsdGaffer node
Efficiency
Light full sequences and fine-tune shot lighting.
Work faster
Lightweight node for more efficient lighting at scale.
Inheritance
Easily layer work using traditional multishot setups.
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