Technology & Innovation - Pixar emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between art and technology, where advancements in technology inspire artistic innovation [1][5] - RenderMan XPU utilizes GPU acceleration to enhance image rendering capabilities [2] - NVIDIA's new cards, such as the Adas and Blackwells, overcome memory limitations, enabling 99% of Pixar shots to fit on a Blackwell [3] Production Efficiency - XPU and GPU acceleration significantly impact lighting, a traditionally time-consuming process [4] - Faster processing allows lighting artists to focus on cinematography rather than technical details, improving efficiency [5] - The technology enhances render farm efficiency [4] Future Projects - Pixar plans to render a portion of Toy Story 5 with XPU [3] - Technological advancements enable Pixar to create more immersive worlds and characters [6]
Art Meets Innovation: Inside Pixar’s RenderMan XPU Revolution
NVIDIA·2025-12-05 19:40