A Render farm is a computer cluster built to render computer-generated imagery (CGI), typically for film and television visual effects, using off-line batch processing.

Over the decades, advances in computer power would allow an image to take less time to render. However, the increased computation is instead used to meet demands to achieve state-of-the-art image quality. While simple images can be produced rapidly, more realistic and complicated higher-resolution images can now be produced in more reasonable amounts of time. The time spent producing images can be limited by production timelines and deadlines, and the desire to create high-quality work drives the need for increased computing power, rather than simply wanting the same images created faster

The methodology DUX Soft follows in designing a Renderfarm consists of the following

1. The complexity of the project

2. Peak Time of project Pipeline

3. We adopt / recommend grid computing to avoid more server inventory (Most of the time we saved 30%)

4. During the design methodology we conside Network, Storage and the workstations for optimal performance

5. We also consider possibility of hetrogenous network

6. We also adopt the methods of Green IT / ECO friendly solution

7. We adopt the best Rack positioning and cooling mechanism for the optimal usage of cooling in teh data center

Primary Benifits of DUX Soft designing the Renderfarm

1. Suppots hetrogeneous environment

2. Quicker integration with applications

3. Minimul down time

4. Maximum cost saving on CAPEX and OPEX

5. Redunency in man power

6. Tightly couppled with teh existing pipeline

7. Training and documentation for current and feature needs

8. Stability of the renderfarm is taken care during upgrades and new application integration

Sample Description of Renderfarm Design