# Katana

Canonical: https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/

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# RenderMan for Katana

RenderMan for Katana (RfK) provides seamless access to RenderMan's powerful rendering system for Katana users, who can take advantage of the plugin's flexibility to create an optimal, customized pipeline.

[Explore RfK Documentation](/space/RFK26/20217861/RenderMan+26+for+Katana)

# RfK Quick Start

Looking for help or inspiration? Here are some suggestions.

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### **Installing RfK**

Learn how to install RenderMan for Katana

[Show me how!](/space/RFK26/20218646/Installation+of+RenderMan+for+Katana)

![](/images/d1d50c06-56cb-42f7-a48a-b6f8f5ddac62)

### **SubD geo in RfK**

Addin subdivision to surfaces

[Smoooooth](/space/RFK26/20218622/Subdivision+Surfaces+in+Katana)

![](/images/e05473c0-ab8c-4196-a41b-cb24c2e20d78)

### **Curves in RfK**

Render Fur, Grass & Hair

[Hairy.....](/space/RFK26/20218624/Curves+in+Katana)

### **PxrCamera in RfK**

Batch render & Denoising

[And ... Action!](/space/RFK26/20218772/Camera+Settings+in+Katana)

![](/images/cc75dde2-97d0-48f8-822c-cf4187472ece)

### **Interactive Denoiser**

How to use the incredible interactive Denoiser

[Be gone you noise!](/space/RFK26/20218782/Interactive+Denoiser)

![](/images/7d2a77f2-9a7d-4bf7-8c54-e25ff7d33152)

### **Global Render Statements**

Control your render settings

[Refine, Refine & Refine.](/space/RFK26/20218670/Render+Settings+in+Katana)

# RfK Examples

Here you can find projects which exemplify different new features within the XPU and RIS toolset.

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- [RenderMan 26 for Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20217861.md)
- [Cameras in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218506.md)
- [Using PxrVary](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218510.md)
- [Mesh Lights in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218526.md)
- [Upgrading scenes from RenderMan 24 to 26](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218600.md)
- [Custom Katana Ops](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218602.md)
- [Configuring Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218604.md)
- [Scene Setup](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218606.md)
- [Environment Variables in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218610.md)
- [Error Handling](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218614.md)
- [PrmanOpDebug](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218616.md)
- [hdPrman in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218618.md)
- [Volumes in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218620.md)
- [Subdivision Surfaces in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218622.md)
- [Curves in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218624.md)
- [Aggregate Volumes in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218626.md)
- [Procedurals in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218628.md)
- [Primitive Variables](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218630.md)
- [Instancing in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218632.md)
- [Particles in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218634.md)
- [Shading in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218636.md)
- [Geometric Settings](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218638.md)
- [Surface Orientation](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218640.md)
- [PrmanSignalVisualizer](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218644.md)
- [Installation of RenderMan for Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218646.md)
- [Material Layers in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218648.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218650.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Katana Overview](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218652.md)
- [Shortcuts in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218654.md)
- [Light Arrays](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218656.md)
- [PxrAovLight in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218658.md)
- [Portal Lights in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218660.md)
- [Light Filters in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218662.md)
- [PxrBarnLightFilter in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218664.md)
- [PrmanObjectStatements](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218666.md)
- [Checkpoints and Recovery](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218668.md)
- [Render Settings in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218670.md)
- [Thread Control in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218672.md)
- [Rendering in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218674.md)
- [Holdouts in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218676.md)
- [Denoiser in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218678.md)
- [AOVs and Displays in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218680.md)
- [Tutorials in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218682.md)
- [XGen in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218684.md)
- [Preset Browser in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218686.md)
- [RenderMan for Katana Release Notes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218688.md)
- [.brikit.mobile](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218690.md)
- [PxrMatteID in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218692.md)
- [RenderMan Documentation.mobile.phone](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218694.md)
- [Houdini motion blur in RfK](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218696.md)
- [Copper Patina with Layered Materials](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218698.md)
- [PrmanGlobalStatements](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218700.md)
- [XPU in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218708.md)
- [Polygons in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218714.md)
- [Display & Sample Filters in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218716.md)
- [Lighting in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218718.md)
- [Motion Blur in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218720.md)
- [PrmanIntegratorSettings](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218722.md)
- [User Attributes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218726.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218736.md)
- [Geometry in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218752.md)
- [Using Displacement](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218760.md)
- [Camera Settings in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218772.md)
- [Baking in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218776.md)
- [Interactive Denoiser](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218782.md)
- [Examples in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218786.md)
- [Stylized Looks Overview Videos in Katana](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFK26/20218790.md)

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