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Our Render Hardware

Render Rocket is a professional 3D rendering facility located right on the Internet backbone. High-end processors, an all gigabit network and high-speed NetApp filers provide the speed, storage capacity and bandwidth needed to crank through even the most demanding projects. We are built from the ground up for maximum stability and rendering efficiency.

Our Render Software

Render Rocket supports the current versions of Maya, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Cinema 4D, and Mental Ray. We also support many previous versions of each software package so even if you haven't upgraded to the lastest version, you can still use Render Rocket effectively.

Mission Control Web Interface

You're on a mission where failure is not an option, and Render Rocket will deliver success with powerful tools at your disposal. Our "Mission Control" web interface gives you complete control over your renders, just like you have on your local network.

Render Hardware

Windows Farm "Mercury"

  • 2x Hex Core Intel HT (24 cores)
  • 2x Quad Core Intel and AMD
  • 8 to 24 GB RAM
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • Windows 2003 Server R2 x64

Windows/ Linux Farm "Gemini"

  • 2x Quad Core Intel
  • 7 to 64GB RAM
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Windows 2003 Server R2 x64
  • Fedora Core 8 x64

Render Software

Windows Software

  • Maya 2012*
  • 3ds Max 2012*
  • V-Ray 2.100.0 for 3ds Max
  • Cinema 4D R12*
  • Mental Ray Stand-Alone
  • V-Ray 2.00.04 for Maya
  • Lightwave 3D 9.6**

*earlier versions supported
**(public beta testing)

Storage & Network

NetApp Filers

  • 6 Terrabyte capacity
  • 12-500GB SATA II drives
  • Global hot spare, RAID-DP
  • Fibre Channel & iSCSI support

Network Infrastructure

  • Gigabit Ethernet backbone
  • Force 10 routers
  • 128-bit SSL encrypted data
  • Network monitoring 24x7x365

Data Center

Internet Connectivity

  • Redundant fiber connections
  • Redundant telecom providers
  • Two 1000 Mbps GIG-E fiber connections to internet backbone

Security

  • Biometric thumb scanners
  • 24x7 video surveillance
  • Seismically braced racks and cabinets

Why you will love RenderRocket

  • It Just Works Our system is built for speed and reliability. Now in it's 2nd generation, Render Rocket delivers 3D rendering when you need it
  • Think beyond your limits With access to loads of extra render power, you now have a world of new options. Your team can now take on larger projects, or even more projects at the same time. Render Rocket opens up and enhances the creative process by allowing time for more creative refinement that only more render power can offer.
  • System Administrators Optional A render farm requires network experts to manage it. The larger the farm, the more experts. With us, just have a great 3D team, we'll take care of the rest.
  • Lots of processors Whether you already have 4 processors or 400, there are times when you need more processors. We've got them.
  • Cost Effective Consider all the costs associated with managing a render farm: servers, render software, queue management software, power, cooling, space, support staff, etc. By comparison Render Rocket makes more sense. Pay for the rendering you need, when you need it.
  • Work the way you want Render Rocket doesn't make you jump through unnecessary hoops to get your files to render. We handle updating file references and dozens of other details so your files will render with minimal setup.
  • You Have the Power Our powerful web-based render management tools allow you to submit, pause, re-queue, view logs, and much more. You wield the power of a world-class rendering facility from anywhere on the planet.
  • Flexible Pricing Options We have pricing options to fit your project: By the Hour, Processor Reservations, and Unlimited Rendering Packages.
  • We Know 3D Our team includes artists with real-world 3D experience. We've done it all from feature effects, to architectural environments, to entire film projects. When it comes to creating a rendering solution for your project, we're the team you need.
  • Excellent Customer Service We pride ourselves in being able to effectively render your 3D projects. Our customers come back because Render Rocket delivers on its promises.

Dont just take our word for it!

  • "Using Maya for animation and shader management, along with Mental Ray for rendering, we created rich metals and a mysterious black 'goo.' Render Rocket allowed us to render this complex animation with great efficiency." David Garber, Executive Producer, Framework LA
  • "With the impressive scalability of Render Rocket's remote render farm, we were able to turn around over two and a half minutes of 2K, 3D stereoscopic animation in a matter of hours to create the Ant Bully title." Bryan Thombs, Lighting/Rendering Supervisor, The Picture Mill
  • "I am now convinced that in order to be consistently productive and meet my client's deadlines, your services are invaluable. I have considered buying my own machines for rendering and I have come to the conclusion that your services provide the better solution." Michael Loper, Designer

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