The 3D environment tools now include the ability to map reflections and refractions using 3D cube and sphere mapping. Alongside the advanced 3D particle system from version 5, the new version adds controllable 3D object fog.

Region of Interest

2D enhancements in version 6 include a Region Of Interest/Domain of Definition (RoI/DoD) system, allowing the artist to define which parts of the images to render. In addition to improving performance and memory usage, this introduces an infinite workspace into Fusion.

64-bit RED Support

Fusion 6 also offers RED file format support, including both 32-bit and 64-bit, and real-time .r3d proxy loading.

Workflow Efficiency

Fusion 6 allows supervisors to move easily from pre-vis to finals within the same application. Import and export of scenes and animation offers Fusion artists streamlined interoperability with their 3D animation colleagues, allowing for more collaborative, bi-directional workflows and improved efficiency for facilities. The ability to import 3D meshes from other applications, first introduced in Fusion 5, has been extended in version 6 with a new FBX exporter. This allows animation and compositing teams to share work back-and-forth between 3D applications and Fusion.

UI Refinements in Fusion 6