VFX Pipeline Consulting.
A VFX pipeline stalls when render queues, storage or tracking cannot keep up. We build the render farm, storage, shot tracking and workstations so artists spend their time on shots.
Quick answer
Clouds Agency is a creative agency in Los Angeles. VFX pipeline consulting in Los Angeles: render farms, VFX storage, shot tracking and compositing workstations for film and TV productions.
Render Farm Design
CPU or GPU, a render farm needs queue management, storage access and monitoring. We size it to your production volume.
VFX Storage Architecture
Large EXR sequences need high-throughput storage. We specify all-flash or fast spinning storage for your formats and frame counts.
Shot Tracking Integration
ftrack, ShotGrid and NIM have to be configured and connected to your storage and pipeline tools. We set them up for the whole production.
Compositing Workstations
Nuke, After Effects and Fusion each have their own hardware needs. We spec machines for your application and project complexity.
Pipeline Tool Consultation
Python automations, custom tools and application integrations. We look at your workflow and say where custom tooling pays off.
Security and Access
Pre-release VFX work needs controlled access. We set up role-based permissions, watermarking workflows and secure delivery.
Software and hardware we work with
- Autodesk ShotGrid
- ftrack
- The Foundry
- SideFX
- NVIDIA
- Supermicro
Questions people ask
What do you need to know about our work?
Shot counts and resolution, the renderers and applications you use, team size and what you deliver to clients.
Can you work with the pipeline code we already have?
Yes. We start by reading what exists. We do not rewrite what already works.
Will artists lose time while the new storage or render nodes go in?
We bring new storage and render nodes up alongside the existing ones and test them with a real shot before artists move over.
Who owns the hardware and configuration?
You do. Hardware is bought in your name, and we hand over the configuration and documentation.
Do you keep supporting the pipeline?
We can stay on for support, or hand it to your pipeline or IT staff.
Building a VFX pipeline?
Tell us about your shot volume, formats and team, and we will design the infrastructure around them.