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  • daveman
    I love the colors!!!
    • Jul 2005
    • 1221

    renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

    first off. yeah yeah yeah, mercuryengine... I tried, couldn't figure out how to use that site.

    ok, here goes. between the computer guys and the graphic guys on this site i hope i can find an answer. I'm getting to a point were my current computer that i just got not too long ago is already maxed out and still too slow for me to produce the number of renderings i need in a timely manor. has anyone set up a renderfarm, and how difficult of a process are we talking about? any suggestions?
    once upon a time, machines were mice, and men were lions. now that its the opposite, it's twice upon a time
  • palmer
    Retired or Simply Important
    • Jun 2004
    • 5383

    #2
    Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

    ahah.

    A renderfarm and how you go about setting one up is dependent on what render engine and/or 3d package you are using, the number of machines you have, and the processors of said machines. With some more info I might be able to help more. I don't exactly have a "renderfarm" but I use 3 machines. Two pentium 2.4's and a dual xeon 3.2. I typically run distributed bucket renderings through mental ray, final render, and brazil on the pentiums and my xeon runs all those solo, which is still roughly 4 times faster than the two pentiums. Anyway give me more info about what you are doing, running, current render times etc..... I can probably help.
    todayistomorrow
    art direction | design | animation

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    • daveman
      I love the colors!!!
      • Jul 2005
      • 1221

      #3
      Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

      the box:
      currently running 4 gigs of ram on a dell 8400 with 4.3 gig processor and a 256 video card. we would be looking into stringing the whole or part of office together (something like 7-15 machines). all computers roughly the same configurations. all the computers are currently hooked up to the same server.

      the program:
      i use 3d autocad to generate the models. no real downtime there. but with viz for the renderer. well you know how that goes. with my machine, i am currently running a model with 1.3 million faces at a resolution to print on 8.5x11 takes roughly 30 hours. I'm actually pretty impressed with that level of speed, but it could always be quicker. here is an image of what i'm working. most projects are no where near this extensive, but the bosses are into doing more renderings and willing pay to cut the time down.


      we have an IT guy, but he is unfamiliar with render farms. i told him about them and he said it make sence and he will look into it. personally, i read this article and it got me thinking this is the way to go. http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...1847365,00.asp
      once upon a time, machines were mice, and men were lions. now that its the opposite, it's twice upon a time

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      • daveman
        I love the colors!!!
        • Jul 2005
        • 1221

        #4
        Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

        i've also heard of certain lisp programs that can render using viz or max without windows running. i'm guessing its all run through DOS with certain premade folders? totally lost on how that would work. i'm not so much an IT type. i only know enough to get me in trouble.
        once upon a time, machines were mice, and men were lions. now that its the opposite, it's twice upon a time

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        • picklemonkey
          Double hoodie beer monster
          • Jun 2004
          • 15373

          #5
          Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

          mercuryengine imo

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          • peloquin
            Till I Come!
            • Jun 2004
            • 8643

            #6
            Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

            Originally posted by picklemonkey
            mercuryengine imo
            he couldnt figure out how to use it

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            • daveman
              I love the colors!!!
              • Jul 2005
              • 1221

              #7
              Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

              Originally posted by picklemonkey
              mercuryengine imo
              did you read the first post? don't make me smack you.
              once upon a time, machines were mice, and men were lions. now that its the opposite, it's twice upon a time

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              • picklemonkey
                Double hoodie beer monster
                • Jun 2004
                • 15373

                #8
                Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

                he should've asked.

                he's used phpbb before

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                • jarble187
                  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 2047

                  #9
                  Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

                  Originally posted by picklemonkey
                  mercuryengine imo
                  Jackass imo!
                  Push the envelope, watch it bend.


                  www.kansascitytechno.com


                  Wakarusa Dj Winter Classic Mix Submission Feb 2011

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                  • peloquin
                    Till I Come!
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 8643

                    #10
                    Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

                    daveman, heres what to do (for future reference)

                    go to mercuryengine.com
                    click "log in" to log in, using your username and password
                    go to the appropriate forum ie. general chit chat
                    to start a new topic, click "new topic"
                    to submit your new topic click "submit"

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                    • daveman
                      I love the colors!!!
                      • Jul 2005
                      • 1221

                      #11
                      Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

                      geez. fock it then. sorry i asked. just looking for some insight.
                      once upon a time, machines were mice, and men were lions. now that its the opposite, it's twice upon a time

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                      • jarble187
                        vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
                        • Sep 2004
                        • 2047

                        #12
                        Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

                        Originally posted by peloquin
                        daveman, heres what to do (for future reference)

                        go to mercuryengine.com
                        click "log in" to log in, using your username and password
                        go to the appropriate forum ie. general chit chat
                        to start a new topic, click "new topic"
                        to submit your new topic click "submit"

                        Ouch...
                        Push the envelope, watch it bend.


                        www.kansascitytechno.com


                        Wakarusa Dj Winter Classic Mix Submission Feb 2011

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                        • peloquin
                          Till I Come!
                          • Jun 2004
                          • 8643

                          #13
                          Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

                          Originally posted by daveman
                          geez. fock it then. sorry i asked. just looking for some insight.
                          palmer said he could help.

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                          • picklemonkey
                            Double hoodie beer monster
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 15373

                            #14
                            Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?




                            I'm sorry Kamal pays money for MercuryEngine when nobody uses it. if you're pissed, take it up with him. on mercuryengine.com, of course.

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                            • miketpoto
                              Shabisquik The Ghetto Queen
                              • Jan 2005
                              • 4223

                              #15
                              Re: renderfarm? question for computer geeks?

                              I have 6 renderfarms at work, but nowe I am a little too drunk to explain them.

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