🎥 Comparing Arnold, Karma & More — A Great Render Engine Test by Peter Hanustiak

In the world of 3D graphics and visual effects, choosing the right render engine can make a huge difference in quality, workflow, and production time. Today we’re sharing a great video by Peter Hanustiak, a digital artist who specializes in product rendering and animation using Houdini and Arnold.

👉 Watch the full video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2peMzFsYM

🔍 What’s it about?

Peter created a personal comparison between multiple render engines — including Arnold and Karma (Houdini's native renderer) — and decided to turn it into a public video to help others make an informed decision.

You can also download the static renders shown in the video from this link:📥 Download static renders

The video was inspired by the comparison videos of Yuichiro Yama, which Peter found useful in choosing his own tools. Now, he hopes to return the favor and help others in the same way.

"In the past, I watched similar videos from Yuichiro Yama on YouTube, and they helped me decide which renderer to choose. Hopefully this video might help someone else too." — Peter Hanustiak

🎨 A Creative Touch

Although not a huge fan of AI-generated imagery, Peter used Midjourney to create the first image in the video — and it fits the music beautifully, adding a cinematic intro vibe to the test.

🤝 Open to Collaboration

Peter mainly works with Houdini + Arnold for product visuals and animations, and he's open to connecting, answering questions, and collaborating on future projects whenever possible.

🔧 Why We Love It

At Uchi VFX, we believe that sharing real-world experience, even from personal tests, is one of the most valuable things for the 3D and VFX community. This video is a great example of how individual research can become a resource for many others.

💡 If you’re thinking about switching render engines or starting a new project, this video is a solid and accessible way to compare results and get inspired.