For those that missed it last time, Disney Pixar has re-opened the registration for its non-commercial version of RenderMan, now due for release in early 2015. Enjoy :)
If you're an aspiring animator, this may just be the best news you'll hear this month. Disney Pixar is giving away (that's right - giving away) a non-commercial version of RenderMan, its in-house animation software. Free. Gratis. No catch. You'll be able to download the program some time in early 2015.
Disney Pixar has used RenderMan, which costs $495 (commercial use), to render some of its best-known animated features like Wall-E and Toy Story, so this is a really, really big deal.
Simply fill out the registration form, download the program when it's available in a few months, and start creating your very own Toy Story 4.
Here is the official FAQ from the RenderMan website.
Signed up a while ago. Daughter can't wait.