Symptoms:
- I am interested in SpeedTree products, and I want to know the differences between Games and Cinema licenses.
- I am not sure which license I need to purchase for my project.
- I want to know more about specific features and export options for both SpeedTree licenses.
Resolution:
SpeedTree offers both product pipelines, including a full range of games-focused and cinema-focused features. The export window offers all types of static mesh exports, plus wrapped exports for games.
SpeedTree Games
Intended use:
- Best suited for game developers and real-time application developers.
- Designed to integrate realistic vegetation into real-time environments, with optimized performance for game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity.
Key Features:
- Real-Time Optimization: Assets created are optimized for real-time rendering, ensuring efficient performance within game engines.
- Engine Integration: Seamless integration with popular game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine.
- Level of Detail (LOD): Advanced LOD support to maintain performance across various hardware configurations.
- Wind Effects: Real-time wind animation specific to game environments.
Export options:
- .OBJ .FBX .USD .ST .STSDK .CGF .XML .STE
SpeedTree Cinema
Intended use:
- Ideal for filmmakers, VFX artists, and animation professionals.
- Crafted for creating high-fidelity vegetation for film, TV shows, and pre-rendered visual effects, ensuring top-quality rendering.
Key Features:
- High-Resolution Models: More detailed geometry and texture options for high-quality renders.
- Filmic Quality: Enhanced rendering techniques suitable for feature films and high-end animation.
- Advanced Shading: Sophisticated shaders designed for offline rendering solutions.
- Export Flexibility: Broad export options supporting the requirements of various rendering pipelines in visual effects.
Export options:
- Static Mesh, Point Cache, .OBJ .FBX .ABC .USD .XML
Note: Starting with SpeedTree version 10, the Games and Cinema versions have been integrated into a single installer. Therefore, there is no need to purchase separate licenses. When you purchase version 10, you will have access to all features and export options.
More information:
SpeedTree Modeler 10 User Manual