“Building Render Farms in Academic Institutions: A Case Study of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago” by Kuehn – ACM SIGGRAPH HISTORY ARCHIVES

“Building Render Farms in Academic Institutions: A Case Study of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago” by Kuehn

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    Building Render Farms in Academic Institutions: A Case Study of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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    This presentation will explore the development of SAIC’s render farm, from its initial considerations to the final implementation. It will detail the decision-making process, emphasizing the choice of on-premises servers for their cost-effectiveness, scalability, and utilization of in-house expertise. The session will provide insights into collaborative strategies with IT, technology selection, and the management and deployment of the render farm, imparting valuable lessons for institutions looking to develop or enhance their rendering capabilities.

    Following the presentation, there will be an informal question and discussion period, where participants can exchange successful rendering strategies at their organizations.

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