Even More Realism and Power with Thea Render 4.5!

Good news for 3D designers and visualisation professionals: Thea Render 4.5 is here!
This latest update is packed with smart innovations that make your renders even more realistic and your workflow noticeably faster. Whether you work in architecture, product visualisation, or animation, Thea 4.5 gives you more control, freedom, and efficiency in every creation!

What’s new in Thea Render 4.5?

Parallax Occlusion Mapping

Add depth and detail that feels truly 3D—without compromising performance. Parallax Occlusion Mapping brings surfaces to life with subtle shadows and depth effects that react dynamically to light and camera movement. The result? A realistic effect that gives your renders a serious boost.

Focus to Object

Create cinematic animations effortlessly! Link your camera to any object and let Thea handle the focus automatically. Achieve smooth transitions and professional depth of field—without the hassle.

Sheen

Bring fabrics, dust, and rough materials to life with soft, diffused reflections. Sheen accurately simulates how light interacts with fine surface details, adding a subtle, natural glow to your renders.

Smart Resolution

Time is money! With Smart Resolution, you can render at a lower resolution first and then upscale to your final output in no time. Perfect for fast concept iterations without sacrificing visual quality.

Material Override (for Rhino)

Need to replace all materials with a uniform style with just a click? No problem! Material Override lets you give your entire scene a consistent look—or exclude specific objects for flexibility. Full control with minimal effort.

Interactive Glare

Adjust glow and glare in your scene in real time. The improved, faster glare editor provides instant feedback, so your lighting always looks just right.

Scatter: Remove Objects on Slopes

Create natural landscapes with realistic object distribution. Thea now automatically removes objects placed on steep slopes—ideal for forests, fields, or urban environments.

Bitmap & Tone Mapping Randomisations

Add variation effortlessly! The updated Nitro Editor now supports random bitmaps, tone-mapping variance, and UV randomisation. Every object gets a unique look, making your scenes more lifelike than ever.

Motion Vectors

Enjoy smoother animations and real-time feedback during rendering. With Motion Vectors, camera and object movements feel more fluid and responsive.

And there’s more…

• Multiple base surfaces for Scatter
• Shadows affecting the Alpha channel
• Projector lights in Rhino
• Finite Sphere support

Why upgrade to Thea Render 4.5?

With this update, you’ll work faster, smarter, and more beautifully. Thea Render 4.5 combines powerful new features with the trusted quality and ease of use that Thea is known for.
Ready to experience it yourself? The download will be automatically added to your account if you’re eligible.

About Thea Render

Thea Render is a versatile 3D rendering solution that combines real-time, biased, and unbiased rendering in one powerful package. Its hybrid CPU and GPU engine lets you switch seamlessly between speed and precision. Whether you work in SketchUp, Rhino, or another 3D platform, Thea delivers photorealistic results, intuitive workflows, and breathtaking realism.

Want to know more? Check out our Thea Render product page!