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Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar Go Linux

Posted by Hemos on from the moving-into-the-future dept.

robinsrowe writes "Most of the major studios use Linux -- such as DreamWorks with more than 1,500 Linux desktops and 3,500 Linux servers. The MovieEditor Conference is an all-day event on computer-based filmmaking in downtown Los Angeles on August 3rd. Studio technology chiefs and other experts discuss ongoing work using Linux in feature animation and visual effects. Presented in collaboration with LinuxMovies.org."

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  1. New Linux Software? by aklix · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I believe I heard that Pixar released much of their software. Even though these are at steep prices, maybe this will give more companies in the same field a chance to switch to linux.

  2. So what are the reasons? Cost? Customization? by nweaver · · Score: 4, Interesting

    How much does the selection come down to cost vs customization?

    On one hand, renderfarms of ~5k machines get pretty expensive already, and adding another $500k for windows liscences is no small change.

    On the other, how much of the software is custom/gets customized, and Linux is a better platform for doing custom software and customization?

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  3. Who cares! by aergern · · Score: 4, Interesting

    They can do all these fancy graphics on Linux boxes but this same industry still doesn't support Linux users to view the end product. And when someone takes it upon themselves to do so.. they are taken to court and treated like thieves.

    Screw Hollywood.. they use OSS software but do they give back.. nope. Not really.

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  4. And this is why Nvidia's Linux drivers are so good by delire · · Score: 4, Interesting


    I read somewhere that there are a ridiculous number of Nvidia developers working on Linux driver support - hundreds comes to mind - and it is largely due to the fact that Nvidia nailed contracts with the feature film industry.

    The proprietary Linux ATI drivers (if you want pixel and vertex shader support, this is a must) now perform incredibly well, though are still an annoyance to install for many. Given that ATI seem to be the card of choice for mobile machines, I look forward to the day ATI competes in the feature film market.