SpeedTree® Cinema 9 launches with dozens of new features that deliver dramatically more realistic trees and plants, with major reductions to modeling time and effort. With a new, constantly expanding library of vegetation models (Including new field and forest models), SpeedTree Cinema 8 is the most advanced version we’ve ever released and is already being adopted by top VFX studios around the world.

INTRODUCING SPEEDTREE 9
Bring environments to life with powerful procedural modeling, cutting-edge photogrammetry workflows, and a new set of intuitive art tools. SpeedTree 9 is our most accessible toolkit yet, with integrations for every engine and affordable licensing options. Start creating today!

NEW IN SPEEDTREE 9

Photogrammetry Conversion
Convert photogrammetry scans into procedural models with the Mesh Converter, a new SpeedTree generator. Transform a scanned asset’s unique, photoreal details into efficient SpeedTree geometry, then use procedural tools to make endless edits and variations.

Freehand Creation
Craft an epic hero tree or fine-tune a collection of assets with Freehand Mode, designed to put artists in control. Hand-draw models, bend branches, sculpt key details, and edit down to a single vertex with an intuitive, visual toolset. Use Freehand Mode in concert with procedural generators to make custom edits and discover your own ideal workflow.

Models for Every Biome
Get started with dynamic models built for every biome. Browse a library of plants with infinite potential, PBR textures, built-in seasonal variations, and customizable wind settings.

Powerful Performance
Today’s AAA games and biggest blockbusters rely on SpeedTree. Manage complex wind, LODs, and rendering on a massive scale with the SpeedTree Games SDK and Cinema Engine. Included with Enterprise licenses, SpeedTree SDK and Engine tech is built for next-gen performance.

Accessible Pricing
SpeedTree 9 Games and Cinema licenses now have the same pricing, making it easy to find the right toolkit. The Indie license is only $19 per month and works with any pipeline. SpeedTree Pro is for perfect for freelancers and small teams, and Enterprise features unparalleled tech, service, and support.


What News?
Fixes

Exporting: Fixed a crash that occurred when exporting to USD with malformed names.
Generation: Fixed a bug that caused extra nodes to be created as the children of Base nodes.
Generation Editor: Fixed an issue with hiding or showing generators in the Generation Editor so it now updates Projectors.
Generation Editor: Fixed the Pass label on generators in the Generation Editor so that it no longer overlaps the Statistics labels.
Hand-drawing: Fixed a bug that resulted in hand drawn branches pointing the wrong way when they were started.
Importing: Fixed the Import tree feature so that mesh properties import correctly.
Node editing: Fixed an issue that caused the Property Bar to crash when selected during node editing.
Wind: Fixed a bug that caused extreme stretching during VFX wind.
Wind: Fixed a bug that caused branches to separate from their parent during Games wind.

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