Filter Forge 9.0 Released, Adds Physically Based Rendering (PBR)
After a successful beta test, Filter Forge, Inc. announced the final release of Filter Forge 9.0, a node-based image processing and texturing tool allowing computer artists to create realistic textures. The new version introduces support for physically based rendering (PBR) - the industry standard for real-world texturing in 3D modeling and rendering.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Filter Forge 9.0 introduces the long-awaited support for physically based rendering (PBR). It is a modern method of texture shading and rendering that provides an accurate representation of how light interacts with physical surfaces. The new Filter Forge 9 supports texture generation and packing for Unity 2018 and Unreal Engine 4, including textures for albedo, height, normal, roughness, metallic, emission, and occlusion channels. To read more about the new version, click here: http://www.filterforge.com/features/
"Making our textures physically correct was probably the most requested feature", said Vladimir Golovin, CEO of Filter Forge, Inc. "It's been long overdue but it's finally here, and it's awesome!"
Filter Forge is a versatile graphic software that lets both novice and expert users generate thousands of unique of realistic and abstract textures. Users can take instant advantage of over 6,000 free community-created textures in the online filter library at http://www.filterforge.com/filters/, or create their own textures in the visual filter editor by assembling them from components such as blurs, gradients, noises, distortions, or blends. All textures are adjustable and resolution independent, and most of them support real-world HDRI lighting, can automatically generate PBR texture maps, and can be seamlessly tiled.
Filter Forge is available for Windows and macOS platforms. The free fully-functional 30-day trial version is available at the Filter Forge download page at http://www.filterforge.com/download/. Starting November 29, Filter Forge 9.0 is offered at a special discount. To buy Filter Forge at a discount, visit the Filter Forge ordering page at http://www.filterforge.com/buy/
About Filter Forge, Inc: Based in Alexandria, VA, Filter Forge, Inc. is a one-product company solely focused on developing Filter Forge. For more information, visit http://www.filterforge.com
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