Iray Render Servers
You connect to the server(s) from within Daz Studio and submit your renders to the queue (each render is referred to as a 'job'). The server then works through the queue. Once your job has uploaded onto the server, you're free to continue to carry on working locally inside of Daz Studio
The jobs are rendered on a first come first serve basis, with the priority of each job being determined by your account type (see below for details). If all jobs are equal priority, it will work through the list. If there is a higher priority job submitted that will take precedence.
Monitoring of your job is done via the Iray server web interface. You will be issued with your own username (numerical only for privacy reasons). Please note your job titles are public, so if you wish to preserve confidentiality, please name them accordingly. You can then watch the progress in real-time, as well as view details such as render time, iterations, quality etc. I currently offer 2 servers for general use, with additional dedicated solutions if you have a larger project/animation or tight deadlines. Before signing up, please contact me for a trial account to ensure everything works as expected.
When you're happy to proceed, I will send you your own login credentials and long with a Paypal invoice for payment. You can find more in the Info & FAQ pages and instructions in the User Guide
Simple
Submit your job to the server - and then you are free to continue working on your local machine. Pick the jobs up when you're ready.
Effective
Don't worry about your PC overheating or being sluggish as you try and mult-task while you render. Once the job is on the server, you are free to continue working.
Affordable
Unlimited* access to multi-GPU servers, up to 4x4090's. RTX Pro 6000 available if you need ~96Gb VRAM
*fair use policy applies
Accessible
Save the constant headache of updating to next-gen GPU's or making do with underpowered hardware. Easily scale as and when you need the extra compute.
Hardware
While I don't gurantee uptime/availability, I've done what I can to mitigate issues and maximise the available service. Network ISP is 1Gb symmetrical fibre with a 5G failover, all machines have UPS's to cover short-term power-outages.
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Primary | AMD TR Pro 3975WX, 4 x Nvidia 4090 (24Gb VRAM), 128Gb RAM |
| Secondary | AMD TR Pro 3955WX, 4 x Nvidia 4090 (24Gb VRAM), 64Gb RAM |
| Dedicated | AMD TR Pro 3955WX, 4 x Nvidia 3090 (24Gb VRAM), 64Gb RAM |
| Dedicated | AMD TR 2990WX, 4 x Nvidia 3090 (24Gb VRAM), 64Gb RAM |
| Dedicated | RTX 6000 Pro (96Gb VRAM), 128Gb RAM |
Pricing
The pricing is on a per-30 days flat rate with different priority tiers. Since the server works on a first-come-first-served basis, the tiers used to assign a priority to the jobs are as follows:
Standard tier - $60 (for 30 days unlimited* use access)
Fast tier - $85 (for 30 days unlimited* use access)
VIP tier - $120 a month (for 30 days unlimited* use access)
Animations will be quoted on an hourly basis on estimation of length, for use with either dedicated server etc. I can offer smaller servers (with differing specs) if budgets are smaller too. Please contact me to discuss.
*All accounts are 'unlimited' in terms of how many renders you can submit in that period, however this is bound by a fair-use policy. This is to protect the server from being abused and gives me the right to either cancel a job or demote it down the queue. For example, rendering 10's of images at a high resolution (say 5000 x 5000 or larger) - is politely prohibited unless it's without prior consent or has a conservative time limit imposed on the job. If the server is quiet - then it's less of a problem, but if it's busy please try to give everyone a fair go. That includes if you are on a higher tier to others.
Payments are handled via Paypal - and invoices sent each month which you can pay directly through (you don't need a Paypal account). You must emal me to cancel, non-payment of invoices is not a form of cancellation.