GAME ON! Axis Animation delivers Halo 5 with AWS Deadline
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The article describes how Axis Animation, a leading animation studio, collaborated with Microsoft and 343 Industries to create the opening sequence for the video game Halo 5: Guardians. It highlights the complexity of the project and how Axis utilized AWS Thinkbox Deadline to manage the rendering process efficiently.
Specifically, the article covers:
- The epic opening sequence of Halo 5, featuring an uninterrupted 8,000-frame camera move showcasing intense action and visual effects
- Axis Animation's use of AWS Thinkbox Deadline for rendering management, providing reliability, flexibility, and real-time analytics
- The collaborative workflow between Axis and 343 Industries, with Axis handling lighting, shading, VFX, and rendering, while 343 focused on layout and animation
- How Deadline enabled Axis to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize heavy rendering tasks, and optimize both on-site and off-site rendering capabilities
- Testimonials from Axis team members on the benefits of Deadline, such as time-saving features, ease of integration with other tools, and procedural intelligence
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