RealFlow software delivers powerful fluid simulation tools for 3D artists and VFX professionals, supporting detailed water, fire, and smoke effects. However, its system demands can slow workflows on lower-end machines. Overall, its accuracy and integration with major 3D platforms make it a strong option for high-end visual effects work.
RealFlow Specifications
High-Resolution Output Support
Keyframe Animation Support
Hardware Acceleration (GPU/CPU)
Plugin and Extension Compatibility
What Is RealFlow?
RealFlow is a standalone simulation tool designed for creating realistic fluid and dynamics effects in 3D environments. It is not cloud-based and operates locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Primarily used in the visual effects and animation industry, RealFlow addresses the need for accurate simulation of liquids, gases, and soft or rigid bodies, facilitating complex interactions in scenes. By integrating with major 3D platforms, it streamlines workflows for artists and studios. Its robust simulation capabilities help reduce manual animation work, saving time and improving realism in demanding production environments.
RealFlow Pricing
RealFlow Integrations
Who Is RealFlow For?
The software is designed to accommodate organizations of all sizes and is suitable for a broad range of applications across various industries, including:
- Visual effects (VFX)
- Animation
- Film production
- Television
- Advertising and commercials
- Game development
- Architectural visualization
Is RealFlow Right For You?
RealFlow is a strong choice for businesses seeking high-quality fluid simulations with realistic results. It enhances production value, saves time through automation, integrates smoothly with existing 3D pipelines, and supports complex visual effects. Its versatility and reliability make it suitable for both small studios and large-scale productions. Plus, ongoing updates ensure it stays aligned with industry advancements.
Still not sure if RealFlow is right for you? Get in touch with our customer support team at (661) 384-7070—they’re ready to assist you in choosing the right option for your needs.
RealFlow Features
RealFlow’s Dyverso solver enables the simulation of various materials—liquids, granulars, rigid bodies, elastics, and viscoelastics—within a unified framework. GPU-accelerated for enhanced performance, it allows these materials to interact seamlessly, facilitating complex simulations in a single environment.
RealWave simulates ocean surfaces with high realism, supporting interactions with objects, particles, and wave generators. It offers features like displacement map export, crest splash creation, and floating body simulations, making it ideal for small to medium-scale ocean scenes.
Caronte is RealFlow’s built-in solver for rigid and soft body dynamics. It provides fast, accurate collisions and natural behavior for rigid bodies, while supporting plastic and elastic deformations for soft bodies, even with high-resolution meshes.
The Macro Daemon enables the simulation of fluid effects characteristic of high-speed photography. It helps recreate phenomena like crown splashes, adding a layer of realism to simulations by mimicking the thickening at the upper edge of fluid jets.
RealFlow features an intuitive interface with compact relationship editor nodes and one-click workflows. The parameters panel includes animation buttons, expressions, and sliders, streamlining the simulation setup process and improving user efficiency.