Linux In Hollywood: Status Report

segment writes "TechNewsWorld is running an article about Linux in Hollywood. The article describes speed advantages, cost advantages, movies in which Linux played a role (including Shrek, Star Wars, and Titanic). Mentions of the embrace for Linux with history on Apple, Microsoft, and other vendors, and how they've adapted to the use.`As a rule, no major studio will rely on a tool without access to the source code. The risk is too great. It's not that the studios want to putter around modifying commercial programs, rather it's insurance -- insurance that they can do so if they must to meet a production deadline.` Very informative article." Robin Rowe (the author) is the project manager for Cinepaint (formerly "FilmGimp"), but writes about 3D applications, barriers to software entry in Hollywood, and more.

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Linux - The Choice of Evil SuperGeniuses!

[bluethundr]

OF COURSE they use Linux in Hollywood! It's the natural choice of evil supergeniuses everywhere! What's that? Still not convinced? Allow me to present exhibit 'A'!

Just to keep a balance:

[tarquin_fim_bim]

Windows In Holywood: Status Report

if ILM increased the renderfarm to 800 or 1k boxes

[The Lynxpro]

"More than 350 Linux boxes were deployed during Episode II," says ILM production engineering manager Ken Beyer. Six hundred Linux desktops will be used for Star Wars: Episode III to be released summer 2005.

So if ILM were to increase the number of Linux boxes devoted to Episode III from 600 to 800 or 1,000 boxes, would their rendering power be enough to improve Natalie Portman's (so-far) cardboard performance(s)?

Re:if ILM increased the renderfarm to 800 or 1k bo

[fpp]

Congratulations, your post just fulfilled Skinner's Law:

"As a geek usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a poster complaining about how much the Star Wars sequels suck approaches one.

Re:if ILM increased the renderfarm to 800 or 1k bo

[rgmoore]

would their rendering power be enough to improve Natalie Portman's (so-far) cardboard performance(s)?

No. It might be able to make her performance naked and petrified, though, or pour a bowl of hot grits down her pants.