Avatar, Hollywood and the Data Center

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1. Back in December we shared some details about the powerhouse data center at Weta Digital, which is responsible for the digital effect featured in the 3D sci-fi epic ”Avatar.” The stunning visual effects produced at Weta have won several awards in past years and Avatar is nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Art Direction, Cinematography, and Visual Effects. As the movie continues to generate awards and attention, IT vendors are sharing details of how their systems played a role in creating “Avatar.” Last week NetApp outlined details of how its storage systems helped reduce Weta’s data management overhead by 95 ... (Read Full Article)
   
   

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