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Use Apple Qmaster to set up a distributed processing system
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After setting up your distributed processing system, you use the Apple Qmaster window to submit
distributed processing jobs and batches from applications like Compressor, Maya, and Shake.
For example, you can:
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Process a batch of Shake files: Drag Shake files into the Apple Qmaster window. A default script
for submitting the jobs is automatically created, and you can then adjust settings and specify
details such as which cluster to use.
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Process a batch of Maya files: Apple Qmaster uses a dedicated window for submitting and
customizing Maya jobs.
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Process projects from other frame-based rendering applications (such as After Effects and
LightWave): Use the Generic Render command in Apple Qmaster.
To learn more about submitting jobs and batches for distributed rendering and processing, see
on page 236. To learn more about the Apple Qmaster window, see
on page 250.
Distributed processing systems
Distributed processing overview
Transcoding or processing a series of large files on one desktop computer is processor-intensive
and time-consuming. Distributed processing accelerates processing by distributing the work to
multiple computers that have been chosen to provide more processing power. You can submit
batches of processing jobs to the Apple Qmaster distributed processing system, which allocates
those jobs to other computers in the most efficient way.
The Apple Qmaster system is a suite of applications that work together to provide maximum
power and flexibility for distributed processing. The elements of the system can be combined in
a variety of ways to suit your needs.