# Katana

Canonical: https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/

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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/RFK25/18481154)

# 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

[Click to navigate](/space/RFK25/18481188/Installation+of+RenderMan+for+Katana)

![](/images/4d321936-6ee9-4e92-9132-37d5e744d006)

### **SubD geo in RfK**

Adding subdivision to surfaces

[Click to navigate](/space/RFK25/18481246/Subdivision+Surfaces+in+Katana)

![](/images/48ed7f46-3ece-41a0-b58d-916fdff8b91b)

### **Curves in RfK**

Render Fur, Grass & Hair

[Click to navigate](/space/RFK25/18481218/Curves+in+Katana)

### **PxrCamera in RfK**

Batch render & Denoising

[Click to navigate](/space/RFK25/18481352/Camera+Settings+in+Katana)

![](/images/b5d8a54e-bb75-4b73-8091-2f619f330c07)

### **Global Render Statements**

Control your render settings

[Click to navigate](/space/RFK25/18481348/Render+Settings+in+Katana)

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# RfK Examples

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

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- [RenderMan 25 for Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481154.md)
- [Configuring Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481170.md)
- [Environment Variables in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481187.md)
- [Installation of RenderMan for Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481188.md)
- [PrmanOpDebug](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481194.md)
- [Error Handling](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481196.md)
- [Scene Setup](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481198.md)
- [Custom Katana Ops](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481214.md)
- [Geometry in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481216.md)
- [Curves in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481218.md)
- [Instancing in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481224.md)
- [Geometric Settings](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481231.md)
- [Polygons in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481237.md)
- [Procedurals in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481239.md)
- [Subdivision Surfaces in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481246.md)
- [Volumes in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481249.md)
- [Aggregate Volumes in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481271.md)
- [Shading in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481278.md)
- [Material Layers in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481282.md)
- [Surface Orientation](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481296.md)
- [Using Displacement](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481299.md)
- [PrmanSignalVisualizer](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481303.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Katana Overview](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481311.md)
- [Lighting in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481317.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481319.md)
- [Light Filters in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481321.md)
- [PxrBarnLightFilter in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481330.md)
- [Mesh Lights in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481332.md)
- [Portal Lights in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481336.md)
- [PxrAovLight in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481339.md)
- [Light Arrays](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481346.md)
- [PrmanGlobalStatements](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481347.md)
- [Render Settings in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481348.md)
- [PrmanIntegratorSettings](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481350.md)
- [Camera Settings in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481352.md)
- [Display & Sample Filters in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481359.md)
- [Motion Blur in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481362.md)
- [PrmanObjectStatements](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481368.md)
- [Checkpoints and Recovery](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481371.md)
- [Thread Control in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481374.md)
- [AOVs and Displays in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481379.md)
- [Baking in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481385.md)
- [Holdouts in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481388.md)
- [Preset Browser in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481390.md)
- [Copper Patina with Layered Materials](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481396.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481398.md)
- [Houdini motion blur in RfK](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481404.md)
- [Tutorials in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481408.md)
- [PxrMatteID in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481410.md)
- [Using PxrVary](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481420.md)
- [XGen in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481427.md)
- [Examples in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481446.md)
- [RenderMan for Katana Release Notes](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481455.md)
- [RenderMan Documentation.mobile.phone](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481461.md)
- [.brikit.mobile](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481462.md)
- [Rendering in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481464.md)
- [Shortcuts in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481465.md)
- [hdPrman in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481466.md)
- [Upgrading scenes from RenderMan 24 to 25](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481477.md)
- [Denoiser in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481484.md)
- [Stylized Looks Overview Videos in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481567.md)
- [Particles in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481568.md)
- [Primitive Variables](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481569.md)
- [User Attributes](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481570.md)
- [Cameras in Katana](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFK25/18481571.md)

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