RealFlow

RealFlow

Realflow 2014 running on Windows 7
Developer(s) Next Limit Technologies
Initial release 1998
Development status Active
Operating system OS X, Microsoft Windows, Linux
Type Fluid simulation, 3D computer graphics, computer physics engine
Website www.realflow.com

RealFlow is a fluid and dynamics simulation tool for the 3D and visual effects industry, developed by Next Limit Technologies in Madrid, Spain. This stand-alone application can be used in conjunction with other 3D programs to simulate fluids, water surfaces, fluid-solid interactions, rigid bodies, soft bodies and meshes. In 2008, the Next Limit Technologies was awarded a Technical Achievement Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for their development of the RealFlow software and its contribution to the production of motion pictures.[1] In 2015, Next Limit Technologies announced the upcoming release of RealFlow Core for Cinema 4D.[2]

Overview

RealFlow technology uses particle based simulations.[3] These particles can be influenced in various ways by point-based nodes (daemons) which can do various tasks such as simulate gravity or recreate the vortex-like motion of a tornado. RealFlow can also simulate soft and rigid body collisions and interactions. The inclusion of Python scripting and C++ plug-ins allows users to program their own tools to improve RealFlow capabilities, adding control to most aspects of the RealFlow workflow including batch runs, events, daemons, waves and fluids.

The RealFlow Renderkit (RFRK)[4] is a set of tools designed to facilitate the rendering of fluids. The RFRK enables the generation of procedural geometry at render time and the rendering of individual fluid particles. With this interface, fluids can also be rendered as foam and spray.[5]

On July 30th, 2015 RealFlow 2015 was released to the public. The main features in this major release include:

Plug-ins

Connectivity plug-ins

Version Windows 32 Windows 64 OS X 32 OS X 64 Linux 32 Linux 64
2013 No Yes - - - -
2014 No Yes - - - -
2015 No Yes - - - -
Version Windows 32 Windows 64 OS X 32 OS X 64 Linux 32 Linux 64
R13 Yes Yes No Yes - -
R14 Yes Yes No Yes - -
R15 Yes Yes No Yes - -
Version Windows 32 Windows 64 OS X 32 OS X 64 Linux 32 Linux 64
13.0376 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
14.0.201.13 No Yes No Yes No Yes
Version Windows 32 Windows 64 OS X 32 OS X 64 Linux 32 Linux 64
11 Yes Yes No Yes - -
11.5 Yes Yes No Yes - -
11.6.3 Yes Yes No Yes - -
Version Windows 32 Windows 64 OS X 32 OS X 64 Linux 32 Linux 64
2008 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2009 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
2010/2011/2011.5 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
2012 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
2013/2013.5 - Yes - Yes No Yes
2014 - Yes - Yes - Yes
2015 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Version Windows 32 Windows 64 OS X 32 OS X 64 Linux 32 Linux 64
2011 Yes Yes - - Yes Yes
2012/2013 Yes Yes - - Yes Yes
2014 - Yes - - - Yes
2015 - Yes - - - Yes
Third-party plug-in developers

Next Limit lists three 3rd party plugins for IoSim, V-Motion and Wet Work.[6]

Version history

1998 RealFlow 1.0

RealWave 1.0

RealFlow 1.2

1999 RealFlow 1.3
2000 RealWave 2.0
2001 RealFlow 2.0
2002 RealFlow 2.5
2004 RealFlow 3.0
2006 RealFlow 4.0
2010 RealFlow 5.0
2012 RealFlow 2012
2013 RealFlow 2013
2014 RealFlow 2014
2015 RealFlow 2015

Features

RealFlow

Hybrido

Caronte

RealWave

Python scripting / C++ plugins

Dyverso Solvers

Use in industry

Motion Pictures[7]

Television series

Commercials

Video games

See also

References

External links

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