Create fast concept renders from Maya viewports before committing to Arnold setup, batch renders, or render farm time.
Autodesk Maya 3D animation, modeling, effects, and rendering software for character, environment, and VFX production
Autodesk Maya 3D animation, modeling, effects, and rendering software for character, environment, and VFX production
Maya is often where the composition is already solved: character poses, camera framing, environment scale, prop silhouettes, layout, and early lighting live together in one viewport. Full Arnold rendering is still the production path when you need scene-accurate materials, AOVs, motion blur, and animation frames, but it can add setup and render overhead during look development or approval cycles. RENDERCAD fits the gap by turning a Maya viewport screenshot into a polished still concept, so artists can test key art, product shots, creature turntable frames, previs boards, and environment moods before committing to final shader tuning or batch rendering.
Frame the Maya camera or perspective view, hide rig controls if needed, and capture a clean viewport image of the character, environment, prop, or effects blockout. Upload that image to RENDERCAD to generate a polished still for lookdev reviews, mood frames, key art drafts, pitch decks, and client approvals. Keep Arnold for final scene-accurate frames, AOVs, motion blur, and animation delivery; use RENDERCAD when you need a persuasive visual direction quickly from the composition already built in Maya.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
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| Feature | RENDERCAD | Arnold for Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Monte Carlo path tracing with CPU rendering and Arnold GPU for supported NVIDIA hardware |
| Output | Images + Video | Still images and frame sequences, including EXR, Deep EXR, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Driven by Maya render settings and available CPU/GPU memory |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Scene-dependent; sampling, lighting, shaders, hair, volumes, and hardware determine render time |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Animation renders one frame or batch at a time; throughput depends on sampling targets, render nodes, and available compute |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | Maya scene with Arnold-compatible cameras, lights, materials, render settings, AOVs, and optional CPU/GPU device selection |
| Input | Screen Snip | Native Maya scene data through the Arnold for Maya plug-in |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Maya desktop workflows on Windows, macOS, and Linux; GPU mode depends on supported NVIDIA hardware |
| Install | None | Arnold for Maya plug-in managed through Maya and Autodesk account workflows |
| Cost | from $20/mo | Autodesk subscription licensing; Arnold entitlement and network rendering options vary by package and workflow |
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Skip the setup tax. Pick the condition, material, and background with just a click while RENDERCAD handles the heavy lifting. No lighting rigs, no environment setup, no 45-minute wait; get photorealistic results in seconds.
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Get StartedCommon solutions for Maya users
By prompting for context (e.g., "on a desk"), the AI infers the size of your object and adjusts the depth of field to match that scale.
Built-in tools are limited to the assets in their library. RENDERCAD can generate any material you can describe, giving you infinite possibilities.
The AI infers the size of the object (e.g., a car vs. a ring) and scales the texture (like carbon fiber weave) appropriately automatically.
Yes. Upload any interior or exterior photo as a background reference. The AI places your product in that space with realistic lighting and shadows.
Yes. Draw a mask around your Maya model to isolate it. Then apply a background reference only to the unmasked area while keeping your product unchanged.
Create one master render, then use masking and reference swapping to generate variations - different colors, backgrounds, and contexts - from a single session.
Capture your model and prompt "Oak Wood" in RENDERCAD. The Image-to-Image engine generates a unique, non-repeating grain pattern that fits your object's form.
Upload a CAD screenshot, real photo, or hand drawing to RENDERCAD Studio. Add "Golden Hour lighting" to the prompt, and the AI adjusts the color temperature to warm sunset hues.
Upload a CAD screenshot, real photo, or hand drawing to RENDERCAD, select "Image to Video," choose a duration (4s, 6s, 8s), and the AI animates it in about 1-2 minutes.
Yes. RENDERCAD's Render Studio works on Safari or Chrome on Mac, allowing you to turn CAD screenshots, real photos, and hand drawings into pro renders easily.
Generating images or videos consumes credits. Your balance refreshes monthly based on your subscription plan.
Prompt "Diamond," "Gold," "Studio Lighting" to capture refraction.