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====== Kerkythea Rendering System ======

===== An Introduction =====

Kerkythea is a standalone freeware renderer that can be used to create photorealistic renderings.
A lot of attention has been given to a uniform and clean [[GUI]] that supports the rendering engine and makes things easier for both beginner and advanced users.  Its current [[API]] is based on the fox toolkit and it comes in Windows and Linux executable flavors.  It also runs under the Unix windowing system X11 on Mac OS X (Panther or Leopard).

The latest release for Kerkythea was on 08 February, 2008, //Kerkythea Rendering System 2008 Echo Edition v.2.0.5.//

===== Features =====

    * Easy and fast rendering - Optimized ray tracing kernel.
    * Easy and consistent XML configuration for a scene.
    * Standalone application, navigation and scene setup with integrated OpenGL viewer ([[GUI]] based on Fox toolkit).
    * Material library - Reusing your saved materials.
    * Material editor - Materials supported ([[Phong]], Ward, Lafortune, Dielectric, Thin Glass, Layered).
    * Bump Mapping, Clip Mapping, Edge Outlining.
    * Support for many image formats (based on the [[http://freeimage.sourceforge.net/|FreeImage]] library).
    * HDRI support - image based rendering.
    * Real [[depth of field]] using stratified ray tracing.
    * Camera projection models: planar, cylindrical, spherical.
    * Import 3DS, OBJ and SIA files.
    * Export files from Blender, Sketchup, Wings 3D and 3dsMax.
    * Basic/iterative antialiasing based on brightness difference.
    * Texture filtering based on ray differentials.
    * [[Global Illumination]] support based on various methods (Path Tracing, Photon Maps/Mesh Maps + Irradiance Caching, Diffuse Interreflection).
    * Light sources (Point, Spot) + Self-Luminant area lights.
    * Soft/Area shadows.
    * Caustics (based on Photon Maps or quick heuristics).
    * Basic Chromatic Dispersion.

===== Getting Started =====

The Getting Started guide is available for download here:
[[http://www.kerkythea.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=42&func=fileinfo&id=89|Getting Started]]


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===== Graphical User Interface =====
  * [[Graphical_User_Interfase|Graphical User Interface]] (GUI): an overview of the main screen and menus.

  * [[Material Editor]]: an explanation of the features available in the Material Editor.

  * [[Render Settings]]: an explanation of render presets and options available for render setup.

===== Tutorials =====
Please visit [[Tutorials]] to find a selection of the best external tutorials created or submitted by Kerkythea users.

===== Glossary =====
If you need help understanding any terms on the site, the [[Glossary]] should answer all your questions.

===== FAQ =====
Find a list of answers to common issues in the [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]].

====== Contribute ======
The Kerkythea Wiki is a work in progress.  Please consider adding your expertise.  See [[wiki:about|About the Wiki]] to get started.