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Category: Content Production
Accelerate Thinkbox Deadline by bursting to the cloud with Amazon File Cache
As the prevalence and complexity of computer-generated images (CGI) has increased in film, TV, and commercials over the years, so has the industry’s demand for massive compute for render farms to process and render CGI elements. Render farms massively reduce render times by dividing large renders into smaller tasks and distributing those tasks among a […]
RVX visual content studio uses NICE DCV to support remote artists
RVX provides a world class, award-winning visual content studio, specializing in visual effects (VFX) by supporting artists working remotely with NICE DCV. The studio was founded in 2008 with success on over 36 film, TV, video game, music video, advertising, augmented reality, and virtual reality projects. The RVX team is distributed across multiple locations in Europe. […]
AWS direct-to-consumer streaming Partners’ showcase at NAB 2023
Many organizations in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reinvent their media workloads in the cloud. At the 100th Anniversary NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas, AWS Partners showcased solutions addressing the entire direct-to-consumer cycle. Following are some highlights that AWS M&E Partners demonstrated during the show. Accedo showcased […]
AWS Thinkbox Deadline adds multi-regional support to Spot Event Plugin
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced AWS Thinkbox Deadline release 10.2.1 that includes the addition of AWS multi-regional support to the Spot Event Plugin, which allows Deadline customers to easily scale rendering by launching and managing Spot Fleets in multiple AWS regions from a single Spot Event Plugin. Introduction In order to leverage the elasticity […]
AWS solutions honored at NAB 2023
The National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB) 2023 may be winding down, but the technological advancements on display at the show this year will continue to spur conversation for months to come. Cloud-based innovation in media and entertainment (M&E) was top of mind across the Las Vegas Convention Center halls, and especially at the Amazon […]
The complete guide to AWS panels and speaking engagements at NAB 2023
With the NAB Show kick off only a few hours away, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ready to greet visitors in booth W1701 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to booth demos, AWS is hosting and participating in a number of panels and speaking engagements ranging from the technical […]
Media & Entertainment companies use AWS to power digital transformation on display at NAB Show 2023
Organizations in the media and entertainment (M&E) industry are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reinvent how they handle their media workloads. NAB Show 2023, in Las Vegas from April 16–19, 2023, showcases the use of AWS solutions throughout the entire content life cycle—from creation to consumption. Using AWS, companies create, deliver, and monetize content […]
AWS at NAB 2023: Cloud workflows help M&E customers create, deliver, and monetize content
As the media and entertainment (M&E) industry gears up for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas April 16-19, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is putting the final touches on a robust slate of programming that highlights how the cloud helps customers create, deliver, and monetize content. Along with celebrating 100 years of […]
AWS looks to the future of M&E ahead of NAB 2023
2023 marks 100 years of the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference and exhibition, an amazing milestone considering the state of the media and entertainment industry (M&E) today. The rise of cloud-connected workflows has certainly opened up new possibilities, and as we prepare for our annual trek to Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services (AWS) […]
AWS Congratulates “Avatar: The Way of Water” Production Team on VFX Academy Award Win
With a global box office haul of $2.28 billion and counting, “Avatar: The Way of Water” is an undeniable success. Along with its significant financial achievement, the film has also garnered widespread industry recognition, earning an impressive slate of award wins and nominations. At the 95th Academy Awards, held March 12 in Los Angeles, “Avatar: […]