Nvidia Betas 3-D Rendering Software

Nvidia on Tuesday released a beta of Gelato 2.1, the company's newest final-frame rendering software for 3-D content creation. To join the release, Nvidia also rolled out a Gelato Zone Web site providing resources such as tips and blogs for the Gelato community. Those interested in joining the Gelato 2.1 beta program can e-mail [email protected].

Gelato 2.1 features texture baking, enhanced raytracing performance, and improved lighting functionality for 3-D rendering. The software ships for Windows XP and Linux with plug-ins for Autodesk Maya and Autodesk 3ds Max. The basic version of Gelato is available at no cost, while Gelato Pro adds advanced scalability and support features for $1,500 USD.