What's the difference between SpeedTree Games and Cinema licenses?

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 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

More information:

Getting Started with SpeedTree

SpeedTree Documentation