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Deploying ShotGrid and Maya to Produce Major 3D Episodic

Deploying ShotGrid and Maya to Produce Major 3D Episodic

Customer challenge

Doberman Pictures lacked its own project pipeline before a direct invitation to collaborate with a renowned, global animation studio on 3D projects. As they transitioned from working primarily on 2D animation to 3D projects, it was necessary to expand beyond the Adobe products they were accustomed to in order to produce the upcoming 3D episodic. Doberman previously used Photoshop, After Effects, and Animate. However, in order to collaborate freely with the major global animation studio, they needed to implement a more efficient project management tool. They also wanted to earn a reputation as a studio where artists are free to do their best creative work where the tools work effectively and almost invisibly in the background.

Project goals

The Doberman team's priority project goals were to: 1.) Meet project demands for upcoming 3D episodic and integrate with the larger studio’s workflows. 2.) Attract top talent by implementing cutting-edge tools that allow them to create and collaborate freely.

Solution

In anticipation of their growing needs, Doberman Studios leveraged Annex Pro’s Autodesk 5-star Gold Partner rating to build a rapport with the Autodesk team. The Autodesk Gold Partner designation indicates that Annex Pro has demonstrated the ability to deliver complete Autodesk software solutions. Gold Partners have technical expertise in specific industries (such as Media & Entertainment production management), solutions, support, training, implementation, and consulting services. The Annex Pro team recommended 2 software solutions: Autodesk Maya for visual effects and ShotGrid, the leading creative project management software for animation. Maya is an Academy-Award winning solution for creating ultra-realistic 3D animation, and ShotGrid is a production tracking software and pipeline optimization tool. The two tools are fully compatible with each other. Annex Pro provided technical support and training throughout the entire process ensuring the Doberman team were ready to create.

Business outcome

By choosing Annex Pro to navigate their technology needs, Doberman Studios received everything available directly through Autodesk, plus additional value. The team is now ready to scale from approximately 40 people to as many as 100. They will use Autodesk ShotGrid as a better way to manage their projects, keep the team on the same page with communication, and collaborate in a secure, efficient manner with their global partners. In addition, Autodesk Maya adds to their abilities with powerful new features that allow for cached playback, smooth mesh preview, layered dynamics caching, and more. All of this adds up to an integrated, secure, work-from-anywhere environment in which animators can do their best creative work.

Conclusion

Describing Annex Pro’s responsiveness and support throughout the project, Jim from Doberman Pictures said, “Anytime I email or reach out, they're always there in such a positive fashion. Everything gets turned around quickly.” The Annex Pro team are specialists in Autodesk products having deployed Autodesk solutions to hundreds of clients across Canada. This unique interaction with a Gold Star Partner like Annex Pro meant that Jim had expert input on product comparisons, solution recommendations and technical support before, during and after purchase.

Project summary

    Duration & delivery

  • 105
  • 2021-03-18

    Autodesk solutions

  • ShotGrid
  • Maya

    Services provided

  • Software Asset Management & Usage
  • Technical Support
  • Design Visualization
  • Rendering & Animation
  • Collaboration & Productivity

    Customer industry

  • Film & TV
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