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SpeedTree
The Industry Standard Vegetation Toolkit for Games and Cinema

What is SpeedTree?

SpeedTree empowers professionals in the gaming and cinematic industries with advanced vegetation modeling capabilities. Utilizing procedural generators and manual art tools, users can craft detailed and customizable plant models tailored to any project size or style. The toolkit offers seamless photogrammetry conversion, allowing users to transform scanned plant data into fully procedural assets with realistic textures and dynamic wind effects.

With an extensive asset library and powerful runtime SDK, SpeedTree manages high-performance rendering, level of detail (LOD) optimization, and complex texture packing for expansive environments. Flexible licensing options and robust support resources ensure adaptability for indie artists, professional studios, and enterprise-level productions.

Features

  • Procedural Generators: Create base vegetation models with automated procedural tools.
  • Manual Art Tools: Sculpt, bend, and trim models with freehand editing.
  • Photogrammetry Conversion: Transform scanned trunks and textures into procedural models with wind control.
  • Extensive Asset Library: Access expertly-made, customizable plant assets with 4K PBR materials and seasonal variation.
  • Wind Animation: Integrate realistic, dynamic wind simulations on vegetation assets.
  • Runtime SDK: Manage rendering, LODs, and texture packing at scale for games and films.
  • Flexible Licenses: Plans for learning, indie, pro, and enterprise users.
  • Fast Integration: Designed for easy adoption into pipelines for both games and cinematic production.

Use Cases

  • Creating detailed trees and vegetation for video game environments.
  • Designing cinematic plant assets for visual effects in movies.
  • Converting photogrammetry scans into procedural plant models.
  • Populating large virtual worlds with diverse, realistic vegetation.
  • Integrating optimized plant assets into animation, simulation, or VR workflows.
  • Managing performance and level of detail for complex environments in real-time applications.

FAQs

  • What types of licenses are available for SpeedTree?
    SpeedTree offers Learning, Indie, Pro, and Enterprise licenses with different capabilities and export options tailored to various user needs and revenue thresholds.
  • Does SpeedTree support photogrammetry asset conversion?
    Yes, SpeedTree enables users to convert photogrammetry scans into procedural models and enhance them with realistic textures and wind effects.
  • Can SpeedTree assets be used in both games and cinematic productions?
    Yes, SpeedTree provides versatile export options and high-quality assets designed for integration into video games and cinematic VFX pipelines.
  • What are the export limitations of the Learning Edition?
    The Learning Edition does not support asset export for use in commercial projects; it is intended for educational and non-commercial purposes only.
  • Is there a library of pre-made vegetation assets available?
    Yes, SpeedTree offers an extensive asset library with ready-to-use plant models, each featuring high-resolution materials and a range of seasonal variations.

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