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Choose a rendering option

Pixotope Motion provides two optimized rendering options designed for different production needs using Motion Design tools.

Rendering options


2D option

3D option

Optimized for

Traditional broadcast graphics, text, logos, lower thirds, and fine line rendering.

Allows for pixel-perfect anti-aliasing for the cleanest possible edges.

Complex 3D scenes, virtual sets, AR graphics, and XR production.

Allows for complete access to all rendering effects, post-processing, and performance optimizations

When to use

Use it when sharp edges and text clarity are critical.

  • Motion Design (CG Output)

Use it if you need full features and optimal performance.

  • Motion Design (3D Scene)

  • AR/VS/XR

Limitation

Limitation: Some advanced 3D effects are unavailable in this mode

Limitation: Minor temporal artifacts possible on fast-moving edges

Applied settings

  • Forward Shading: Enabled

  • Anti Aliasing Method: MSAA

  • MSAA Sample Count: 8 x MSAA

  • Forward Shading: Disabled

  • Anti Aliasing Method > TAA/TSR/DLSS

Switching options (Forward Shading) during a live production is not possible as it requires a restart of the Engine.

If a compromise between 2D and 3D options is not possible, you can render a 2D layer on a separate machine and use it as video layer with 3D graphics.

Feature Availability by options

Feature Availability by options

Feature

2D option

3D option

Edge anti-aliasing

Excellent (MSAA)

Good (DLSS/TSR/TAA)

Sharp text rendering

Excellent

Good

Lumen

No

Yes

Nanite

No

Yes

Motion blur

No

Yes

Depth of field

Limited

Yes

Atmospheric effects

Limited

Yes

Screen-space reflections

No

Yes

Performance scaling

Fixed 100%

Adjustable

Choose an option

  • Choose an option before starting your project

  • Test both modes if unsure

    • The visual difference is immediately apparent

Prerequisite for both

  1. Click on Edit > Project Settings

  2. Go to Pixotope > General > Video

    • Enable the Unpremultiply Output checkbox

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Choosing 2D option

If you created a Show from the Motion template, this option is set by default.

  1. Open the Project Settings in the Editor

  2. Search for "Forward" in the search bar and enable "Forward Shading”

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Changing this requires a restart of the Editor. When done the first time, shaders might have to recompile as well.

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  1. Search for "MSAA" and select "8x MSAA" in the MSAA Sample Count dropdown

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  2. Back in the Main level go to Pixotope World Settings

  3. Select "MSAA" in the Anti-Aliasing Method dropdown

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  4. Save changes in the Main level

Choosing 3D option

  1. Open the Project Settings in the Editor

    1. Search for "Forward" in the search bar and disable "Forward Shading”

Changing this requires a restart of the Editor. When done the first time, shaders might have to recompile as well.

  1. Back in the Main level go to Pixotope World Settings

  2. Select "DLSS, TSR or TAA" in the Anti-Aliasing Method dropdown based on which method gives the best results for your 3D assets

  3. Save changes in the Main level

Next step

Continue to Create a template