Production Pipeline Fundamentals for Film and Games

Every production is built on the backbone of the pipeline. While a functional and flexible pipeline can’t assure a successful project, a weak pipeline can guarantee its demise. A solid pipeline produces a superior product in less time and with happier artists who can remain creative throughout the grueling production schedule.

Walk through the foundational layers of the production pipeline, including IT infrastructure, software development practices and deployment policies, asset management, shot management, and rendering management. Production Pipeline Fundamentals for Film and Games will teach you how to direct limited resources to the right technological initiatives, getting the most for every dollar spent.

Learn how to prepare for and manage all aspects of the pipeline with this entirely unique, one-of-a-kind guide.

Expand your knowledge with real-world pipeline secrets handed to you by a stellar group of professionals from across the globe.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Production Pipeline Overview

Systems (IT) Infrastructure for a Studio environment

Software for a Studio environment

Asset Management

Next Foundations for a Computer Animation Production

Next Foundations for a Game Production

Production Management and Technology

Production Tools: The Use System

Production Tools: Container Management

Tying It All Together

Further Education