Computer hardware(Processor, RAM, Hard Disk, etc) and software(Operational System, etc) used in movies like:
-The Matrix Series
-Lord Of The Rings: Return of The King
-Constantine
2006-08-13 06:45:28 · 4 answers · asked by sparskter 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
not too sure abt the specifics
but SGI workstations are a good start
http://www.sgi.com/
2006-08-13 07:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silicon Graphics for the most part. Much is proprietary though there are several architectures including RISC and Intel. OS support depends on the architecture. The RISC boxes supported SGI's IRIX OS and the Intel boxes ran NT and Linux. RAM was generally limited to 4GB though I believe the Onyx series supported up to 8GB. Hard drive space was limited only by your budget.
2006-08-13 07:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low-Cost Alternative:
Blender; $0 or $10/month
http://blender.org
Ask yourself: Is Blender good enough?
Blender has a complete VFX pipeline in one single software package.
In Blender you get tools similar to Maya (animation), 3ds Max (modifiers), ZBrush (sculpting), FumeFX (fire and smoke), RealFlow (fluids), RayFire (destruction), Mocha (planar tracking), Boujou (matchmoving), Arnold (rendering), After Effects (motion graphics), and Nuke (compositing).
All of these tools are far from perfect, but they're getting better every day.
Motion Tracking in Blender: A short tutorial by Sebastian Koenig.
http://vimeo.com/79032879
Blender is FREE with full functionality and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.
Only you know if Blender is good enough for your projects needs and requirements.
Blender Cycles Reel 2015
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wDRTjzLNK0g
2015-07-29 15:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Paul 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they use SGI ONYX servers and linux platform for animation and special effects.
2006-08-13 07:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by deus x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋