Bella Render (software)
 Bella GUI | |
| Developer(s) | Diffuse Logic |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2019 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux-Ubuntu[1] |
| Platform | x86-64, Apple silicon |
| Type | 3D rendering |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | bellarender.com |
Bella Render is a spectral physically-based rendering engine developed by Diffuse Logic, a software company based in Barcelona, Spain. It has native plugins for Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros 3D, and SketchUp, and also a stand alone program called Bella GUI that can import supported files for rendering. Bella has a demo mode that is unlimited time and free that allows up to 1080p rendering with a watermark.[2][3][4][5]
Compatibility
[edit]Bella for Rhino
[edit]Bella has a plugin for Rhinoceros 3D for interactive real-time rendering. The plugin supports Rhino’s native geometry, materials, and lighting, while also allowing the assignment of Bella specific materials and render settings.[6][7]
Bella for Maya
[edit]The Bella plugin for Autodesk Maya provides real-time rendering and uses Maya's native node based modeling system along with Bella's assets for materials, cameras, and lighting.[8]
Bella for Sketchup
[edit]The Bella for SketchUp plugin allows for materials and lighting from Bella right in the Sketchup environment, but does not have node based controls, there is a bridge that exports to Bella GUI for more advanced Bella settings for rendering.[9]
Bella GUI
[edit]Bella GUI is a stand alone application for exporting files to Bella GUI for more advanced native controls like node-based rendering, material editing, and lighting.[10][11]
File formats supported
[edit]Import file formats supported to Bella GUI include OBJ, FBX, DAE, 3DS, and STL.[12]
See also
[edit]- List of 3D rendering software
- List of 3D modeling software
- Physically based rendering
- Spectral rendering
References
[edit]- ^ "Downloads – Bella".
- ^ Direct, CAD Software (December 30, 2024). "Bella Render: Stunning Spectral Rendering for Product Design and Architectural Visualisation. - 3D Design News, Software Releases & More - CAD Software Direct Blog".
- ^ "A New Spectral Physically-Based Renderer Revealed". 80.lv. August 27, 2019.
- ^ "Bella Render v20.15.0 For Rhino / SketchUp / Maya". FileCR. February 28, 2021.
- ^ "FAQ – Bella".
- ^ "Bella for Rhino". Food4Rhino. March 13, 2020.
- ^ "Bella for Rhino". bellarender.com. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Bella for Maya". bellarender.com. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Bella for SketchUp". bellarender.com. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Bella GUI". bellarender.com. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Bella GUI Nodes". bellarender.com. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Features – Bella".