The full ecosystem. Free to learn.
Use Zero Density’s graphics ecosystem, Reality 5, at zero cost.
Groundbreaking initiative
An initiative by Zero Density to provide access at no cost to the entire software stack of Zero Density’s graphics ecosystem, Reality 5.
Eligibility
Companies with revenue below $1,000,000 USD can be eligible in the SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) category, universities or media schools that train the next generation of professionals with the technology in the Academic Entity category, and individuals (all features are available with a watermark) in the Self-Learning category. Eligible users can use the software at no cost.
Closing the talent gap
By offering this program, Zero Density aims to close the talent gap in the industry, ensuring more professionals are trained on our software. Additionally, the expanded user base can also provide valuable feedback and user-driven insights that will help us improve our platforms and products more rapidly.
Optional hardware
Traxis Hub, which is required for camera tracking and talent tracking, is available at no cost as part of the program and supports FreeD-compatible tracking systems. If camera tracking, talent tracking, or render engine hardware is required, these hardware options can also be purchased from Zero Density.
Who can apply
Three paths into the program — choose the one that matches how you create.
SOHO
Small Office / Home Office
Companies with revenue below $1,000,000 USD.
Academic Entity
Universities & media schools
Universities or media schools that train the next generation of professionals with the technology.
Self-Learning
Individuals
All features are available with a watermark.
Advantages for everybody
The program strengthens the entire Zero Density community — from new creators to paid license users.
Open Studio License Program users
- Access to advanced and high-end virtual studio production and real-time graphics tools.
- Opportunity to learn Zero Density software, gain hands-on experience with real-time graphics production, and contribute feedback that can support platform and product improvements.
Paid license users
- Accelerated software improvements driven by broader, diverse and timely feedback.
- User-driven innovations.
- Zero Density’s Discord channels offer enormous value by creating a global user group where users can share feedback, tips, and ideas.
Watch & discover
Learn about the program and hear from our first SOHO user.
FAQ
Answers about eligibility, licenses, support, and renewals.
The Open Studio License Program is an initiative by Zero Density to provide access at no cost to the entire software stack of Zero Density's software ecosystem to SOHO (Small Office / Home Office) users, educational users and self-learning users. The program aims to expand the user base of Zero Density's graphics ecosystem, Reality 5. By doing so, Zero Density enriches the ecosystem with more skilled professionals and contributes to platform innovation and product improvements.
The program is a unique offering that provides full access to Zero Density's graphics ecosystem, Reality 5. This ecosystem facilitates the creation of virtual studios, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR), on-air graphics, and video wall graphics, all integrated into an end-to-end real-time graphics workflow.
Any entity with annual gross revenues below $1,000,000 USD (including any advances received or other funds raised and measured at the highest consolidated holding entity level for the group of underlying entities over the last 12 months) is eligible to use the software without any license fee. This includes SOHO (Small Office / Home Office), educational, and self-learning users.
If a user's revenue exceeds $1,000,000 USD, they will be required to transition to a paid license. Revenue includes government funding and third-party funding. Academic users must provide accreditation from a recognized academic institution in their country or establishment. The complete eligibility is described in our EULA.
Zero Density is committed to growing its user base and enhancing its platforms through broader industry engagement. By offering this program, we aim to close the talent gap in the industry, ensuring more professionals are trained on our software. Additionally, the expanded user base can also provide valuable feedback that will help us improve our products more rapidly.
For Standard and Enterprise licensees, we offer Epic Games sublicenses that are subject to the Zero Density EULA. Open Studio License Program users are subject to Epic's Unreal Engine EULA.
The Open Studio License does not include support services unless support is purchased separately. You can obtain information on support options by submitting a contact form on our website, reaching out to your designated country manager, or by emailing us directly at open.studio@zerodensity.io.
Support services are optional and subject to the applicable purchase documents, support terms, and program terms. For more information about support options and pricing, please contact your country manager or email open.studio@zerodensity.io.
Optional camera tracking, talent tracking, and engine hardware can be purchased from Zero Density as part of the program. Traxis Hub, which is required for camera tracking and talent tracking, is available at no cost and supports FreeD-compatible tracking systems. Contact us for more information about these options.
Epic Games restricts purchases in certain regions due to export control laws and sanctions. As of now, the countries and regions where Epic Games services, including purchases, are not available can be found here. We follow the same regulations and restrictions.
You may be eligible under the SOHO requirements, provided that you and any entities in your corporate group meet the revenue criteria and your application is approved by Zero Density.
Eligibility is calculated together with any entities in your corporate group. This includes entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with you. To be eligible under the SOHO requirements, the corporate group must have generated less than $1,000,000 USD in gross revenue over the last 12 months.
You can apply by submitting your certificate of incorporation and an official document showing that your company's advances received or other funds raised are below $1,000,000 USD.
Fill out the application form on the Open Studio License Program landing page and submit a revenue document covering the last 12 months for your corporate group. Revenue includes any advances received or other funds raised. Public tax statements are accepted for verification purposes. Applications are subject to Zero Density's approval.
Yes. You can request a renewal if you continue to meet the SOHO requirements. To request a renewal, please email open.studio@zerodensity.io and share documents showing that you and any entities in your corporate group generated less than $1,000,000 USD in gross revenue over the last 12 months.
Yes. If your renewal is approved, you can continue with the same license package, or you may request changes by adding or removing licenses based on your needs.
Yes. During the renewal process, you may request changes to your license package or additional options, including:
- System or device changes
- Support packages
- Services
- Hardware products
These options may be added or updated depending on your needs and the applicable program terms.
Yes. You can request a SOHO license renewal without continuing Support, as long as you continue to meet the SOHO requirements and your renewal is approved by Zero Density.
Yes. Students and professors from institutions within the Open Studio License Program may apply by submitting an enrollment document from their academic institution. Access must be for educational purposes only and is subject to Zero Density approval. Upon approval, a Non-Commercial Agreement must be signed.
Students and professors at institutions not currently participating in the Open Studio License Program can still apply. Please provide an enrollment document from your academic institution, and you will need to sign a Non-Commercial Agreement upon approval.
Fill out the application form on the Open Studio License Program landing page and submit an official accreditation document verifying your status as an educational institution. Academic Entity users may access the software only for educational purposes and cannot use the license for commercial purposes.
Yes. Academic licenses can be renewed once eligibility is confirmed. Please email open.studio@zerodensity.io and let us know that you would like to renew your license. Our team will guide you through the renewal process.
Self-learning users can access OSLP licenses upon signing a Non-Commercial Agreement, if approved by Zero Density. This agreement states that the software will be used exclusively on personal computers and for non-commercial purposes. Zero Density reserves the right to approve or reject self-learning applications without further explanation.
Self-learning eligibility is not related to employment. Users can access OSLP licenses upon signing a Non-Commercial Agreement, if approved by Zero Density. This agreement states that the software will be used exclusively on personal computers and for non-commercial purposes. Zero Density reserves the right to approve or reject self-learning applications without further explanation.
Self-learning users must sign a Non-Commercial Agreement, which stipulates that the software licenses are used exclusively on personal computers and for non-commercial purposes. Zero Density reserves the right to approve or reject self-learning applications without further explanation.
Your corporation can also apply under the SOHO eligibility. Self-learning users must sign a Non-Commercial Agreement, which stipulates that the software licenses are used exclusively on personal computers and for non-commercial purposes. Zero Density reserves the right to approve or reject self-learning applications without further explanation.
No. Self-Learning can only be utilized on personal computers. If you wish to test the software in your production environment, we are happy to provide trial licenses. Please reach out via our contact form with details.
Fill out the application form on the Open Studio License Program landing page and submit a brief cover letter, stating the intended use case clearly. Self-learning users cannot utilize the software to produce commercial work. This includes the company one is working for, regardless of their Zero Density client status.
Yes. Please email open.studio@zerodensity.io and let us know that you would like to renew your Self-Learning license. Our team will guide you through the renewal process. If approved, you can continue using your license for 1 more year.