THE FREEDOM TO CREATE, THE POWER TO RENDER

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1 THE FREEDOM TO CREATE, THE POWER TO RENDER

2 What is BOXX Innovative Integration? Innovative integration is a unique BOXX concept describing the process BOXX Labs and BOXX Engineering apply to leverage the best of open-standards technology when designing workstations and render nodes that maximize the productivity of creative professionals. While many computing technologies are invented with consumers in mind, few are directly relevant to digital artists and designers. Innovative Integration is how BOXX makes the best technologies perform for creative professionals. Image courtesy of José María ANDRÉS MARTÍN No one-size-fits-all workstations at BOXX! Unlike the mass-produced computer, large PC makers, BOXX workstations are specifically designed to maximize the productivity of professionals who create images with advanced applications in a broad range of industries. Why risk your business to workstations that were not made for creating the images that you strive for? Where else can you find workstations that are designed to specifically solve the computing challenges you encounter as a visual effects pro, as a digital artist, or as an architectural visualization professional? BOXX systems run your applications fast! BOXX workstations and render nodes perform reliably with your application. BOXX workstations are quiet for desk side operation in a creative environment. BOXX render nodes deliver lightning fast rendering power for those who depend on quickly producing professional-grade imagery to be successful. BOXX and the technology ecosystem BOXX prides itself on keeping close relations with all the main actors in the open-standards technology ecosystem: Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Nvidia, Autodesk, to name some of the larger ones, are crucial partners who provide BOXX with the building blocks necessary to create specialized systems for digital content creation. The relationship works at a technical level to identify requirements, plan future products, exchange test results, and work through issues so as to offer better products. It also extends to many joint activities such as tradeshows throughout the year. You know you get the best technology for what you do as a digital content creator, working with BOXX. Powering the Quest for Visual Realism BOXX customers are always pushing the envelope of visual realism. That is why BOXX strives to design systems that make using complex lighting functions such as Global Illumination (GI) faster and more intuitive. We understand what type of architecture drives the best performance with different advanced algorithms, and it shows in the benchmarks published by BOXX Labs.

3 APEXX, 3DBOXX RTX, 3DBOXX HIGH PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY FOR PROS BOXX leverages its deep understanding of high-performance technologies to design a family of computing products that drive accelerated pipelines for digital artists and all design professionals. APEXX An elite multi-processor, multi-core personal workstation capable of tackling the toughest challenges in digital image creation such as global illumination, color correction, work with massive scenes or huge virtual objects, and simulation of real-world physics. 3DBOXX The dual-processor workhorse of any visual effects, design or architecture studio, with rock-solid stability with professional, graphically intense applications. 3DBOXX RTX A workstation with the high storage bandwidth and processing throughput required to easily work with high-definition video or perform compositing with hundreds of HD frames. renderboxx High-performance and high density render nodes that drive more creative freedom and shorter delivery times for professionals who create high-quality images. renderboxx

4 Create winning images and design complex virtual objects with BOXX high-performance systems made for graphics-intensive work. The workstations have been super reliable. BOXX tech support and customer service is like having your own IT shop in your backyard. Contrary to so many companies, BOXX can really advise you on what is best for 3D work. -Serge Patzak 1st Avenue Machine For this film, Rainmaker was given the Saint Sulpice sequence and the daunting challenge of digitally recreating the inside of the Parisian church, which turned out to be one of the biggest sequential shot sequences in the film. Since this was a very demanding sequence, we needed the very best hardware support to carry it through to completion. We had to make changes on the fly and the 3DBOXX workstations were extremely reliable throughout the project. BOXX was a great ally to have on this film. -Marc Breakspear Rainmaker BOXX specifically caters to the needs of this market. BOXX workstations have been very reliable; we run the 80-node RenderBOXX render farm, 24/7. -Bob Cazell REZN8 Front Cover Image courtesy of Corgan Media Lab We have a render farm made of eighteen renderboxx render nodes. We use it for rendering with Pixar Renderman and also as a network render system for Flame. They are screaming fast, they don t break, and work perfectly. I wear two hats, both as an artist and systems engineer, and having something totally stable is great. -George Fitz Brickyard VFX

5 systems for graphics intensive pipelines There is nothing as refreshing as talking to experts who know what you do as a professional. That is what you experience when calling BOXX Sales Consultants. They have accumulated unique experience advising both large and small firms involved in creating professional-class images for film, television, games, architecture, and many other industries where highquality images are the key to success. BOXX Sales Consultants know which configurations have been successful for each type of image production pipeline and they save users time and money by getting them on the right track. BOXX Labs Performance and Reliability Much of the value BOXX delivers to its users is generated at BOXX Labs. It is where all open-standards technologies are constantly evaluated for their potential contribution to the effectiveness of professionals who create high-quality images. It is also where testing, certification and optimization takes place which ensures you are getting the best out of your advanced graphics-heavy application. Many of the advanced concepts which lead to unique products such as APEXX stem from BOXX Labs. Innovative Integration of relevant performance technologies Performance optimization for running advanced graphics intensive applications special acoustic engineering for studios At BOXX, we understand a workstation is the user s most important professional tool and it is often deployed in a studio environment. That is why BOXX Engineering and BOXX Labs pay special attention to designing all BOXX workstation chassis for the best possible acoustic signature. With many powerful components producing substantial amounts of heat, designing effective cooling is an important aspect of ensuring system reliability. BOXX chassis are consistently engineered not only to house high-performance components but also to accommodate the most effective and the quietest cooling solution available. Performance benchmarking with all major graphics-driven applications Close cooperation with ISVs and technology partners for maximum compatibility and stability.

6 The BOXX Customer Experience Professionals discover right away they can leverage BOXX s unique graphics computing knowledge in ways that boost their creative power. (1) Our experienced representatives understand what you do and engage in a real consultation. (2) Choice of workstations and render nodes specifically designed for image creation. (3) Leasing and financing options for small and medium visual effects studios, architecture firms, game design companies, etc. (4) Expert BOXX Support for digital artists in all industries. They have experienced most issues encountered by creative professionals and can truly help. Once professionals experience how different it is to work with graphics computing power designed by BOXX, they wonder why anyone would risk a creative pipeline with mass-produced computers. Image courtesy of Animation + Images Client: Oro BOXX (2699) BOXX is a registered trademark of BOXX Technologies, Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Other trademarks and registered trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners.