New LuxRender is finally out. This version is follower of 4 candidates before. LuxRender 0,8 (GPL, unbiased, physically based rendering engine) represents a new stable version. This version brings many improvements and new features e.g. new materials or new volume rendering features.
Another improvements and new features:
- GPU rendering acceleration for path tracing (when sampling one light at a time)
- Outlier rejections (significantly reducing the noise level)
- GUI improvements
- Film response curves
Source and original article: BlenderNation