KeyShot 11.1

KeyShot is a rendering and animation software that prides itself on providing artists with the tools to create amazing 3D scenes through materials and lighting. Once artists have imported their model, KeyShot provides simple yet powerful tools for bringing scenes to life, with drag-and-drop solutions to makes the visualisation process a breeze.

- Paul Hatton

SOFTWARE REVIEW

PRICE £995/$1,188 annually 

COMPANY Luxion 

WEBSITE keyshot.com 

Earlier this year KeyShot released version 11 with an iterative update available not long after. This latest update includes 3D Paint, Color Material Finish (CMF), Deformable Animation import, Physics Simulation and Workflow Automation to name a few. Let’s take a closer look.

PROS

Export scenes to the web 

Create textures simply by painting

Simple and straightforward workflow

CONS

Expensive compared to alternative renderers

Is standalone rather than built-in