#1 most frequent
United States of America
35.9%1,241 installations of 3,454
What is KeyShot?
Luxion, headquartered in California, offers KeyShot, a 3D rendering software.
Categories & Use Cases
Videos
Who Buys & Uses KeyShot
#2 most frequent
China
11.8%409 installations of 3,454
#3 most frequent
India
7.4%257 installations of 3,454
Keyshot for Concept Artists
Pros
- Keyshot has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to use for quick renderings.
- Through Keyshot's viewport, you can see real-time changes when replacing or adding textures to a 3D model.
- The new Keyshot 8 comes with volumetric features such as fog that can add depth to your image making process without having to manually do it later in another program.
Cons
- Keyshot is very expensive compared to other software that could potentially do the same thing at a fraction of the cost.
- Keyshot does not rely on GPU rendering so relying on a fast CPU is key.
- You are not able to modify geometry like a standard 3D software.
Return on Investment
- Keyshot has allowed me to incorporate a faster pipeline when it comes to quick concept designs.
- Compared to other 3D rendering packages, Keyshot's user interface makes it easy to open the program and start working without a steeper learning curve.
Alternatives Considered
OctaneRender
Other Software Used
OctaneRender, Adobe Photoshop
KeyShot for renders and marketing
Pros
- Render speed
- User interface
- VR exports
Cons
- Floating licensing install is troublesome
Most Important Features
- Rendering output
- Animation output
- VR export
Return on Investment
- Faster approval times from client
- Impressive website work vs editing photos
Alternatives Considered
Blender and Autodesk Inventor
Other Software Used
Blender, Autodesk Fusion 360
Amazing Photo-Realistic Rendering Software!
Pros
- Super easy to learn.
- Renderings have amazing realism.
- Ability to share license across multiple PCs.
Cons
- Would recommend a PC workstation for large projects.
- File sizes can get pretty large.
- Would love to see a monthly or per use pricing scheme.
Return on Investment
- Huge cost savings.
- Improved project presentations.
- Improved regulatory submissions to FDA.
Alternatives Considered
SOLIDWORKS
Other Software Used
SOLIDWORKS, Onshape, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe InDesign