# Katana

Canonical: https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/

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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/RFK27/546177025/RenderMan+27+for+Katana)

# RfK Quick Start

Looking for help or inspiration? Here are some suggestions.

![](/images/7e1b683e-74cf-48ce-8990-d5a0bd05a070)

### **Installing RfK**

Learn how to install RenderMan for Katana

[Show me how!](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177107/Installation+of+RenderMan+for+Katana)

![](/images/067d548d-c1aa-47f1-9533-8519d391151f)

### **SubD geo in RfK**

Addin subdivision to surfaces

[Smoooooth](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177673/Subdivision+Surfaces+in+Katana)

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### **Curves in RfK**

Render Fur, Grass & Hair

[Hairy.....](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177781/Curves+in+Katana)

### **PxrCamera in RfK**

Batch render & Denoising

[And ... Action!](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178709/Camera+Settings+in+Katana)

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### **Interactive Denoiser**

How to use the incredible interactive Denoiser

[Be gone you noise!](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179198/Interactive+Denoiser)

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### **Global Render Statements**

Control your render settings

[Refine, Refine & Refine.](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178913/PrmanGlobalStatements)

# RfK Examples

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

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- [Katana 27 Home](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/544342321.md)
- [RenderMan 27 for Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177025.md)
- [Installation of RenderMan for Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177107.md)
- [Environment Variables in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177126.md)
- [Configuring Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177143.md)
- [Scene Setup](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177260.md)
- [Upgrading scenes from RenderMan 24 to 27](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177369.md)
- [Custom Katana Ops](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177384.md)
- [PrmanOpDebug](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177401.md)
- [Error Handling](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177430.md)
- [hdPrman in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177441.md)
- [Geometry in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177458.md)
- [Volumes in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177488.md)
- [Aggregate Volumes in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177622.md)
- [Subdivision Surfaces in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177673.md)
- [Procedurals in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177706.md)
- [Polygons in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177753.md)
- [Curves in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177781.md)
- [Geometric Settings](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177835.md)
- [User Attributes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177856.md)
- [Primitive Variables](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177881.md)
- [Instancing in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177906.md)
- [Particles in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546177992.md)
- [Shading in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178005.md)
- [PrmanSignalVisualizer](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178051.md)
- [Using Displacement](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178105.md)
- [Material Layers in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178139.md)
- [Surface Orientation](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178221.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178276.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Katana Overview](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178301.md)
- [Stylized Looks Overview Videos in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178343.md)
- [Lighting in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178364.md)
- [Light Arrays](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178401.md)
- [Shortcuts in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178425.md)
- [PxrAovLight in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178440.md)
- [Portal Lights in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178489.md)
- [Mesh Lights in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178518.md)
- [Light Filters in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178552.md)
- [PxrBarnLightFilter in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178609.md)
- [Cameras in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178629.md)
- [Motion Blur in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178644.md)
- [Display & Sample Filters in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178680.md)
- [Camera Settings in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178709.md)
- [Render Settings in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178764.md)
- [Thread Control in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178787.md)
- [Checkpoints and Recovery](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178826.md)
- [PrmanObjectStatements](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178855.md)
- [PrmanIntegratorSettings](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178888.md)
- [PrmanGlobalStatements](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178913.md)
- [XPU in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178939.md)
- [Rendering in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546178966.md)
- [Holdouts in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179038.md)
- [Baking in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179060.md)
- [AOVs and Displays in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179095.md)
- [Denoiser in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179145.md)
- [Interactive Denoiser](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179198.md)
- [Preset Browser in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179237.md)
- [Tutorials in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179286.md)
- [XGen in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179303.md)
- [Using PxrVary](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179420.md)
- [PxrMatteID in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179471.md)
- [Houdini motion blur in RfK](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179539.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179578.md)
- [Copper Patina with Layered Materials](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179628.md)
- [Examples in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179662.md)
- [RenderMan for Katana Release Notes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/546179753.md)
- [Export to RIB](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/628719654.md)
- [Stats in Katana](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/637632529.md)
- [USD/Katana Interchange](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFK27/850427917.md)

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