Fiber Optic Cabling - patch panel: LC/LC female coupler or Direct | ||||||
| posted by Mathieu Arseneault on May 3, 2016, 4:04 p.m. (1 day ago) | ||||||
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Hi, Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with using LC/LC prefabricated cables with LC/LC female coupler at both ends,as opposed to the conventional fiber with field terminations behind the patch and wall jack ? Looking to save money with the prefabricated, but don't want to loose reliability. Thanks Mathieu |
SSD in Media and Entertainment workflows | ||||||
| posted by Gurjeev Chadha on May 3, 2016, 5:19 p.m. (1 day ago) | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: Storage, Editing, Rendering, Throughput | ||||||
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Hi All, I am trying to understand the views of this panel on SSD usage in media and entertainment workflows? Which of the following workloads currently deploy SSDs in your environments:
1) post-product non-linear editing 2) VFX/Renderfarms 3) Primary throughput storage 4) Primary capacity storage 5) Hot archival storage 6) Anything else?
New to this forum and space so trying to understand SSD usage in M&E space |
Fedora or Ubuntu for workstation? | ||||||
| posted by Fredrik Averpil on May 10, 2016, 2:01 a.m. (1 day ago) | ||||||
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Choosing between Fedora or Ubuntu for artist workstations. Any suggestions? I'm currently running CentOS 7 on all servers and on the farm. Cheers! |
Legend Audio Communications error, hardware Underrun | ||||||
| posted by Kristian Kovacs on May 15, 2016, 2:33 a.m. (3 days ago) | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: mediacomposer | ||||||
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Hi Community! I need help by our new issue. Exception: Legend Audio Communications error, hardware Underrun Im getting this error every time i play the timeline. Although it says audio hardware, it does so even with only video on the timeline. Rendering the section helps so maybe its an i/o read/write speed?
We are running on Media Composer 8.4.5 and ISIS 1000, 10GB network card, where Jumbo packet is disabled. If i enable the jumbo packet, i am getting some errors form isis. Thanks for your help. Regards, Kristian |
G-tech | ||||||
| posted by Simon Cox on May 17, 2016, 3:35 a.m. (1 day ago) | ||||||
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Krita Kickstarter 2016 - Text, vectors... python? | ||||||
| posted by Timothée Giet on May 17, 2016, 9:40 a.m. (1 day ago) | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: development | ||||||
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Hi, I wanted to make sure everyone here is aware that we are running the yearly crowdfunding campaign to support Krita development. The main goal is to "make vector and text awesome", with several small to medium stretch goals, and a big one that I'm sure would interst people here: Python scripting. Check the news here https://krita.org/item/lets-make-text-and-vectors-awesome-2016-kickstarter/ or go directly here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/krita/krita-2016-lets-make-text-and-vector-art-awesome
We count on your support, Cheers! |
Demo - Legacy NFS Protocol vs. Panasas DirectFlow for Mac | ||||||
| posted by Aditi Karandikar on May 18, 2016, 1:57 p.m. (1 day ago) | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: storage, rendering, editing, mac video vfx, | ||||||
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Check out a recording at NAB of a live demo https://youtu.be/4rUX-Ue0DK4 Learn more about DirectFlow for Mac at http://www.panasas.com/DirectFlow4Mac |
AC (clim) APC ACRD200 - To give !!! | ||||||
| posted by L'Atelier Animation on May 19, 2016, 11:49 a.m. | ||||||
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AC (clim) to give. Reference : APC ACRD200 Make offer !!!
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Finding a replacement for a Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V QNAP iSCSI cluster shared storage array | ||||||
| posted by ddixon on May 23, 2016, 3:23 p.m. (3 days ago) | ||||||
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We are looking at replacing our QNAP TS-EC879U-RP iSCSI storage array that is being used for cluster shared storage in our two node Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V based cluster. Though the QNAP has served our needs well enough, other than a semi-disastrous firmware update failure of which we fortunately recovered from, the QNAP performed admirably. But, as our needs have grown we feel the need for a more robust cluster shared storage array is needed. Something with more enterprise level support. Is their a array that anyone out their in "Studio Sys Admins" land feel comfortable in recommending for our needs? Also how do you, and how difficult is it to migrate all of our current vm’s to the new array and reset up failover on the new array? |
Render Node Server Recommendations | ||||||
| posted by Brent Slater on May 24, 2016, 10:08 p.m. (2 days ago) | ||||||
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Hi Guys, We are looking at increasing the amount of render nodes that we are using for a Deadline Render Farm. We reached out to our supplier and they provided these specs which we think as a bit of overkill. DELL Poweredge Server R630 PowerEdge R630 Motherboard MLK Intel Xeon Dual E5-2670 v3 2.3GHz,30M Cache,9.60GT/s QPI,Turbo,HT,12C/24T Chassis with up to 8, 2.5" Hard Drives, 3xPCIe 8x16GB RDIMM, 2133 MT/s, Dual Rank, x4 Data Width Dell Remote Access Controller, Enterprise 2 x300GB 15K RPM SAS 12Gbps 2.5in PERC H730 Integrated RAID Controller, 1GB Cache 120W Heatsink for PowerEdge R630 DVD+/-RW, SATA, Internal Dual, Hot-plug, Redundant Power Supply (1+1), 750W Broadcom 5720 QP 1Gb Network Daughter Card ReadyRails Sliding Rails With Cable Management Arm RAID 1 for H330/H730/H730P (2 HDDs or SSDs) Windows Server 2012R2 Standard Edition, Factory Installed, 2 Socket, 2 VMs, No CALs Windows Server 2012R2 Standard Media FI Standard Ed Downgrade image, Eng 3Yr ProSupport: NBD Service (Parts + Labour) Limited Warranty: Year 1-3 (NBD) Limited Warranty: Year 1-3 (POW) ProSupport: 7x24 TS & Assistance: 3Yr
Is there any other servers in the Dell rack mount range that anyone would suggest. We are in need of these for a large show launch in the near future so any response would be great.
Cheers
Brent |
VFX Workstation rentals options for Canada, toronto | ||||||
| posted by Jason Burnard on May 31, 2016, 12:28 p.m. (2 days ago) | ||||||
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Hi, Anyone know of a good source for vfx workstation rentals for the downtown Toronto area? We would require systems with 32Gb Ram and Quadro 4000. Thanks!
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command line burn | ||||||
| posted by danny chambers on June 9, 2016, 2:37 p.m. | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: flame burn autodesk | ||||||
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Anyone have any expiernce w/ comand line burn? I can take the XML and batch zip from the backburner job submit but get an error when run in terminal. If I let the job start in BB, and suspend it, then use the burn command, it works. Seems like there is a file that backburner creates somewhere that I am missing.
/usr/discreet/backburner/ /usr/discreet/backburner/Adapt this is the error I get. [error] 0 bgJob.C:59 06/07/16:16:49:27.270 Could not find ClientComputer xml branch Corrupt job metadata f:develop/src/bgrender/ |
G-Rack 12 from G-Technology NOW SHIPPING! | ||||||
| posted by Peter Reitmeier on June 9, 2016, 3:13 p.m. | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: storage | ||||||
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The G-Rack 12, with capacities up to 120TB (Raid 0) or 100TB (Raid 6) is now shipping. We have a network of Certified Resellers set up across Canada. I'll be happy to connect you with one. Just send me a note here or at my e-mail address of peter@up-market.ca and we'll conenct you.
“Helping Content Creators and Content Deliverers harness the power of making and delivering their digital media, with Smarter Storage Solutions”
G-Rack 12: Post Picks Winner @ NAB http://www.g-technology.com/products/grack-12 |
Studio Calendar | ||||||
| posted by Kelsey Primar on June 21, 2016, 5:28 p.m. (5 days ago) | ||||||
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Hello! I'm curious what software others are using for studio wide calendars. Right now we have a system in place where we use a shared calendar for booking rooms and resources, but some teams also have private calendars. This means they need to book events in both their private calendar, as well as on the public calendar, if they need to reserve a resource. I've been looking for something that easily lets you add an event to multiple calendars, but I'm not having much luck. Thanks in advance for your feedback. |
Digital Floorplans | ||||||
| posted by Kelsey Primar on June 21, 2016, 5:42 p.m. (5 days ago) | ||||||
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Hello, I'm looking at implementing a digital floorplan for our office and was wondering if anyone had recommendations? Currently I'm using Floorplan Mapper and it hasn't been the best experience. PROS:
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Essentially, I'd love something with all the same features, but easier photo uploading, and a little more control over the floorplan itself. Thanks for any suggestions! |
DNS mangement | ||||||
| posted by Ronald Knol on June 22, 2016, 11:44 a.m. (4 days ago) | ||||||
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What do people on SSA use for DNS (and maybe DHCP) management? I'm comfortable with a terminal and vi but would like to see a web app/portal that lets me take notes, maybe have an approval cycle, easy search etc. Any feedback welcomed. ronald.
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Is anyone selling older Avid ScriptSync Licenses? | ||||||
| posted by Jodie Capriotti on July 6, 2016, 6:49 p.m. (6 days ago) | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: license | ||||||
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Hello! We have a client backed into a corner with some software updates. Their engineer is looking for older ScriptSync Licenses. Here's the story: "Do you know if there is a market for used ScriptSync licenses? We have a client asking so they can augment one of their 8.0 machines to a 7.0 machine with ScriptSync compatibility. We know that new licenses are not being sold, but need to find out what type of used market there is (if any). They’re looking for ScriptSync specifically. There is a work around for their version of Media Composer where they use a single station running MC 7.0.x and a copy of ScriptSync, then all the 8.5 bays can see the completed sync. But only 7.0.x can run it, and no new licenses are sold. Which means that the only way you can get it is used or rentals."
Anyone? I don't think price is an issue...(look at me throwing around other people's money).
Thank you!!
Jodie |
Endpoint Protector | ||||||
| posted by Cal Sawyer on July 8, 2016, 5:58 a.m. (4 days ago) | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: security | ||||||
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Hi, all During one of our security audits, we were turned onto to Endpoint Protector (endpointprotector.com). EPP4 is vastly more sophisticated than any set of lockdown scripts (with apologies to their authors) could hope to achieve and provides extensive and layered lockdown options for OSX, WIndows and Ubuntu/SuSE (RH/CentOS coming). The management WebUI runs as a VM on any popular hypervisor. Clients are installed on protected systems and acquire their EPP security policy rules which remain active even when the machine is offline. cheers |
Octane rendering with Cuda 8 - Nvidia 1080GTX | ||||||
| posted by Drew Rosen on July 11, 2016, 3:19 p.m. (1 day ago) | ||||||
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We have a few clients looking for more information on Octane working with the new breed of Nvidia cards. Pascal. If anyone knows how to get Octane rendering with Cuda 8 - Nvidia 1080GTX, please let me know. and/or any release info or such would even be helpful. No word from OTOY Octane directly from what I've heard. Thanks! |
LTFSCK --deep-recovery or knollontrack + $2000 ? | ||||||
| posted by Jonah Lefkowitz on July 13, 2016, 6:55 p.m. (4 days ago) | ||||||
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| Thread Tags: recovery lto5 ltfs backup archive disaster | ||||||
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Not sure I fully understand all the implications of trying ltfsck 0 --deep-recovery BEFORE sending a tape away for forensic data recovery. the data is very important, but I would still give deep recovery a shot if it was non-destructive. however, based on the fact that it requires you to switch the read-only tab off on the tape, I'm worried I might just make things worse.
Anyone know if attempting your own recovery first ruins any chance a professional place has of recovering your data later?
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