RenderMan will be implemented on every machine under the sun in time. (But
don't hold your breath). Getting a toaster and RenderMan are mutually
exclusive decisions, though. The former is mainly for realtime
video-switcher types of manipulation, while the latter allows high-level
renderings independent of the design station used, including Amigas (when
the RIB files are imported to a high-end render station, that is)
Additionally, Allen Hastings excellent 3D software comes bundled with
NewTek's Toaster. I can't hardly see how you could go wrong getting one.
In fact, for developing visual educational aides in video, it is mandatory!
I am unsure how Toaster impacts the interactive/hypermedia environment.
Anyone out there who can add to this?
Ken Loss-Cutler