Linux and Unix Platform Skills
Most 3D artists get their start working on Windows or Macintosh desktop systems using
off-the-shelf 3D software such as Maya, 3ds max, or LightWave. While many studios have
also standardized off-the-shelf software for most of their work, the Linux operating system
has become a new standard in 3D film studios and even some boutiques. There are several
reasons for this: one, it’s inexpensive, which is always a compelling argument for a business
tool. Two, Linux, like all flavors of Unix, is a powerful network operating system that
makes it easy to share the resources of multiple computers. This may not be so important
to students, but in the film and television production environment, it’s vital to have fast,
transparent access to file servers and render farms. Three, Linux also supports powerful
scripting systems such as Perl and Python, shell scripting, and command-line controls.
Maya, and at least some professional-level hardware accelerators, have also been ported to
the platform.
Most 3D artists get their start working on Windows or Macintosh desktop systems using
off-the-shelf 3D software such as Maya, 3ds max, or LightWave. While many studios have
also standardized off-the-shelf software for most of their work, the Linux operating system
has become a new standard in 3D film studios and even some boutiques. There are several
reasons for this: one, it’s inexpensive, which is always a compelling argument for a business
tool. Two, Linux, like all flavors of Unix, is a powerful network operating system that
makes it easy to share the resources of multiple computers. This may not be so important
to students, but in the film and television production environment, it’s vital to have fast,
transparent access to file servers and render farms. Three, Linux also supports powerful
scripting systems such as Perl and Python, shell scripting, and command-line controls.
Maya, and at least some professional-level hardware accelerators, have also been ported to
the platform.
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