Redshift (renderer) explained

Redshift
Developer:	Maxon, Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc.
Genre:	3D rendering
License:	Proprietary
Latest Release Version:	v3.6.03
Latest Release Date:	^[1]
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux

Redshift is a GPU-accelerated 3D rendering software developed by Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc., now a subsidiary of Maxon.

Overview

According to the developer's claim, Redshift is the first 3D renderer with full GPU acceleration on the market. It was initially released in 2014 by Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc.^{[2] [3]}

In 2017 Redshift experimented with a virtual reality input user interface, initially tailored for architects.^[4]

In 2019 the Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc. was acquired along with all rights on its software product by the German 3D software company Maxon, the developer of Cinema 4D.^[3]

On 13 April 2021 the software received its first version for macOS, natively supporting both Apple M1 GPU and AMD GPUs on Intel-based macs.^[5] To do so, the port utilises the Apple Metal API.^[6]

Notable studios using Redshift

North America

United States

• Baked Studio
• Deva Studios

Canada

• Guru Studio
• Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies

Asia

Thailand

• Treacle

China

• Original Force

Sources

1. Web site: Redshift 3.6.03 (2024.06) - June 13, 2024. MAXON. 13 June 2024. 15 June 2024.
2. Web site: Maxon History . en-US. MAXON. 13 February 2023.
3. Web site: Maxon buys Redshift . en-US. CG Channel. 24 April 2020.
4. Web site: Marcello . Sgambelluri . Soon, Architects Will Be Able to Create 3D Models From Inside Their VR Headset . Arch Daily . 29 July 2021.
5. Web site: Maxon Announces Redshift for macOS Including Native Support for M1-Powered Macs . BusinessWire . Berkshire Hathaway . 29 July 2021.
6. Web site: Clover . Juli . Maxon's Redshift Now Available for macOS With Support for Metal and M1 Macs . MacRumors . 29 July 2021.