RenderPal: are there others?

[tripNfall]

RenderPal is great (however I’ve only used a demo version). I have used/tested most all of the net renders out there, and would say RenderPal seemed the most artist friendly, without giving up functionality.

I also use Smedge alot (not sure if it's available for the Mac), it’s nice and streamlined, and pretty easy to use. I think Smedge is made more for larger productions.

I also used to use Frame Booster (PC only) on till Dirk Bialluch stopped support. Dirk is an awesome mel scripter by the way. One of the cool features of Frame Booster is it was launched in Maya. It would be great if RenderPal and Smedge could be launched from Maya or stand alone.

And there are probably 6 more net renders over at Highend3d
to try.

Hope this helps.

[Bonedaddy]

Dunno which work on OSX, but...

The big ones are Muster, Smedge, and Rush. I just set up a Rush renderfarm at my school, and I dig it, kind of a bit to wrap your head around if you're not used to scripting, but it's pretty neat.
There's also MayaNetRender, which is available on Highend3d, but may be only for Windows...

[stallion151]

there is also butterfly net render, thats in the list you mentioned alongside smedge....

[Overlord]

RenderPal is really nice... for the pr0s as well as for the n00bs. Their page is up again (a new one!), and they've had some big updates...

[brainspoon]

Hi,

the RenderPal homepage is back to life.
Check it out and you will be surprised.
We released our RenderPal 2004 Server today and as there are trial versions available.
The Workstation was updated too.

We hope that you enjoy the new releases.

Your RenderPal team

[NUKE-CG]

RenderPal is in British Pounds, of all currencies.. why..oh..why does it have to be in one which triples the price. :cry:

For those who render multiple files, and across a network..RenderPal is great I've heard. I personally just write my .bat files and goto sleep for my lovely TGA goodness to be ready in the morning.

[Overlord]

Hm I paid with Euro, which is the currency they use... you can select the currency in their shop I think.

[Shayder]

Thanks for your responses everyone. it's been a great help!!

[CGTalk Moderation]

This thread has been automatically closed as it remained inactive for 12 months. If you wish to continue the discussion, please create a new thread in the appropriate forum.