Summary
This case study details FuseFX's transition to a cloud-based rendering solution to address their capacity challenges in visual effects production. With over 60 television shows in production, FuseFX faced tight deadlines that made traditional render farm solutions inadequate. The CTO, Jason Fotter, recognized the need for fast, clustered storage and evaluated various options before selecting Qumulo's cloud solution on AWS. The integration of Qumulo allowed FuseFX to expand their virtual render farm capabilities significantly. The case study outlines how FuseFX utilized EC2 Spot Instances for scalable computing and Deadline for managing rendering tasks. It describes a critical moment during the rendering of 'The Tick,' where the cloud solution enabled the team to efficiently manage a high volume of rendering jobs under tight deadlines. The case study emphasizes the importance of file-based workflows in visual effects and highlights how Qumulo's technology underpins their cloud storage strategy, facilitating seamless integration between local and cloud resources.
