Holomatix has unveiled SprayTrace version 1.3 which not only adds support for CoreCG’s Mental Core Mental Ray workflow plugin for Maya, but also makes SprayTrace available for Mac Maya users now as well.

SprayTrace 1.3 for Maya is available immediately from the SprayTrace store for Windows64 or Mac OS. Current SprayTrace customers can update to the latest version by downloading the up to date installers from their account.

…SprayTrace 1.3 has arrived. Now Mac users can enjoy live interactive rendering previews whilst working in Maya on their MentalRay scenes. Get more done with the super fast feedback in SprayTrace!…

SprayTrace for Maya creates an instant preview of a Maya MentalRay scene by providing real-time feedback on shaders, textures lighting and camera adjustments without any special hardware requirements.

MentalCore is a plugin that provides an alternative to the standard rendering workflow for Maya and Mental Ray. Designed and proven in production, MentalCore completes the shading, lighting and rendering pipeline, and is suitable for small to large productions. MentalCore allows you to focus on creating great renders in less time, and the shader library provides a wide range of material, texture and utility shaders to help you achieve the look you need.