- Mokko Studio and AMD
Learn how the AMD Opteron™ processor helped Mokko Studio collaborate to bring VFX artistry to life in films such as "The Fountain".
- Sun Shines on the Barnyard (and AMD, too)
Paramount Pictures’ unprecedented gamble paid off when they switched to AMD Opteron™ processor-based servers from Sun Microsystems in mid-production of their 2006 animated feature Barnyard. By doing so, scenes were rendered more quickly and Paramount was able to move up Barnyard’s release date from October 6 to the more advantageous summer release date of August 4.
- Moving Pictures – AMD’s powerful processors fuel UVPHACTORY’s productions
AMD-powered workstations and Softimage software allow a talented team of animators, artists, and directors at UVPHACTORY to produce visually stunning compositions quickly, reliably and creatively.
- DreamWorks Animation and AMD
Today’s animated films require huge numbers of CPU hours for rendering — and future projects will likely require more. Learn how AMD64 technology helps DreamWorks Animation stay on animation’s leading edge.
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AMD Helps NCSoft® Declare Victory in Online Gaming
Described as “an ASP for gamers” by NCsoft Chief Information Officer Peter Jarvis, the company is a leading developer and publisher of online games. NCsoft was intent to capitalize on the rapidly-growing online gaming market by launching a series of innovative Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs). MMOGs are played via the Internet by hundreds or thousands of players simultaneously. In addition to requiring a robust infrastructure that could support tens of thousands of simultaneous users, the company aimed to keep IT costs low.
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AMD-based Servers Help Grupo Clarín Improve Performance and Deliver Enhanced User Experience
The challenge for companies such as Grupo Clarín is finding a fast and reliable way to satisfy an ever-increasing volume of visitors who want constant access to information through digital media. After a thorough review, Grupo Clarín decided to purchase AMD Opteron™ processor-based Sun Fire™ V20z servers.
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Luminetik Animation Studios and the AMD Opteron™ Processor
Leveling the Playing Field for Creating 3D Animated Films AMD64 processor-powered systems with Direct Connect Architecture helped Luminetik in terms of price competitiveness and performance. Luminetik has found that rendering (the process of adding light, texture, etc. to achieve the final look of one slide) is 14 times faster working with the AMD64 processor powered-systems.