Try it. Light it. Like it: Katana.
 

With Katana, studios of any size can manage large numbers of complex shots with speed and flexibility. But seeing is believing. Get in touch to arrange a demo and evaluation, where our creative specialists provide hands-on support, tailored to you and your needs. Learn the power of Katana, risk-free.

How Katana can help you.

Multishot workflows

Gain complete control over your shots and sequences with Katana’s multishot lighting workflows. Through the video below, you’ll learn how you can reuse lighting setups across multiple shots to accelerate the entire shot lighting process. Like what you see? Book an expert evaluation to discover the full breadth and depth of multishot lighting.

Intuitive lighting tools

Katana’s artist-focused lighting tools remove the drudgework so you can focus on what you do best: being endlessly creative. Real time feedback, a streamlined UI and a Hydra-powered viewport are just some of the things Katana offers to help you light like you’re in the scene. Learn more through the tutorial below and follow up with an evaluation.

Expert support tailored to you.

Master the power of Katana in just one month. Arrange an evaluation to get free hands-on training and support from our creative specialist team, with bespoke 60-minute sessions.

Here’s an example of a successful artist training program.

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Don't just take our word for it.

We had a little over a month to integrate Katana into our pipeline. Foundry's weekly support and readiness to help was crucial to us being able to get up and running so fast.- Ethan Crossno, Brazen Animation

Why you should invest in Katana

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Experts from across industry joined us at Foundry Live to discuss the future of LD&L and how artists can harness burgeoning lighting trends.

What's next for Katana?

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RenderMan + Katana = CG magic with Soul. Pixar’s lead developer explains how the team leveraged the power of advanced rendering tech.

Creating Soul with RenderMan and Katana

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Sony Pictures Imageworks talks through the key-lighting and multi-shot lighting workflows Katana provides so you can exploit its full potential on your next project.

Learn Katana and never look back

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Rendering robots

How DNEG Animation used Katana to do right by Ron’s Gone Wrong.

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How Katana can solve your time crisis

Tips and tricks to optimize your workflow and save time.

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Friction-free lighting

Katana streamlines every pipeline for faster creative work. Here’s how.

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Automate, create, iterate

How Katana can help you work smarter, not just harder

Less waiting. More creating.

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