Katana is a powerful tool used in the visual effects industry for lighting and look development on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms, developed by The Foundry Visionmongers from United Kingdom. It is designed to streamline the lighting and rendering process, allowing artists to efficiently create stunning visuals for films, television shows, and other forms of media.

As a powerful and popular 3D software program specifically designed for the animation, visual effects, and games industries, Katana’s node-based architecture empowers artists with unparalleled flexibility and control over their projects. The node system allows for the creation of complex and intricate workflows, making it suitable for handling even the most demanding shots and sequences. Katana’s integration with other industry-standard software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Houdini, further enhances its versatility and enables artists to leverage their existing toolsets.

Katana has been recognized for its exceptional performance in numerous high-profile productions, including animated films, live-action movies, and video games. Its ability to handle large-scale projects with ease, coupled with its robust rendering capabilities, makes it a standout choice for studios striving to deliver stunning visuals and captivating experiences.

In summary, Katana stands as a solid software solution for the entertainment industry, enabling artists to streamline their workflows, enhance collaboration, and produce unparalleled content. Its versatility, node-based architecture, and industry-leading performance make it a great choice for studios looking to push the boundaries of creativity and deliver exceptional results.

// Official Demo Video //

// System Requirements //

• Windows, Mac, Linux 64-bit only

// Edition Statement //

AppNee provides the Katana multilingual full installers and unlocked files, as well as portable full registered versions for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit.

// Installation Notes //

for v7.0v3 on Windows:

SINGLE MACHINE:

Install your Foundry product (Katana) Install the license server Stop Foundry License Server Copy the unlocked file to installation folder and overwrite (X:\Program Files\The Foundry\LicensingTools7.1\bin\RLM\) Open license file “xf_foundry.lic” with text editor, and replace “HOST_NAME MAC_ADDRESS PORT” with your own info (you can get these info using the “rlmutil.exe” or command “ipconfig/all”, or you can start Foundry License Utility and choose Diagnostics and Run Diagnostics, then you will find your hostname, mac address. PORT is 5053 by default) Copy the license file to “C:\ProgramData\The Foundry\RLM” or “C:\Program Files\The Foundry\LicensingTools7.1\bin\RLM\” Restart RLM Server (you can do this via Services or Foundry License Utility Done

*** Foundry License Utility will help you find info on hostname, hostid, systemid, mac address, port and problems you may run into if you didn’t follow the steps above.

*** Diagnostics will help you figure out what mistake you did.
You can also check a few info on the web GUI:

• • http://127.0.0.1:4102
  • http://rlm_ip:4102

// Related Links //

• Katana Official Video Tutorials
• Katana User Guide
• Katana F.A.Q.

// Download URLs //

OS	Version	Download	Size
Official Full Installer
Windows	v7.0v3		n/a
Linux	v4.0v5		n/a
Universal FLT, RLM and License Server Config File
Windows	v7.0v3		10.2 MB
Mac	?		10.5 MB
Linux	v4.0v5		10.3 MB

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