Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Learn how to create native USD lighting at scale with the new UsdGaffer node in Katana. UsdGaffer is a specialized node based on the UsdSuperLayer framework that’s been specifically designed for lighting workflows in Katana. It enables you to create, manage, and edit multiple lights and rigs within a single node and background USD layer, dramatically improving performance.

Find out how to light natively with USD using the UsdGaffer node, covering key workflows including light linking, and multishot.

Find out more about the latest release here: campaigns.foundry.com/products/katana/whats-new

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