Wire

Autodesk® Wire® software enables the high-speed transfer of uncompressed video, film, and audio between workstations over any industry-standard TCP/IP or Infiniband* network.

Overview

Autodesk® Wire® software enables the high-speed transfer of uncompressed video, film, and audio between workstations over any industry-standard or Infiniband* network.

From within application, artists and editors can perform network-wide browsing and relocation of stored shots, edits, or entire projects. Wire provides seamless connectivity between any Autodesk® Advanced Systems, allowing instant access to any frame anywhere on the network for unparalleled workflow flexibility and productivity. Wire is highly optimized, enabling the high-performance capabilities of Autodesk visual effects and finishing/editing systems for the most demanding interactive projects.

The WiretapT client server API enables third-party applications to access media stored on Autodesk® Stone® FS media file systems directly across a network without having to first export the media and copy it to a local file system. Wiretap exposes not only the media from creative applications but also complete project information, efficiently streamlining the collaborative datacentric workflow.

* Linux only

Key Features

High-speed throughput.
Access and copy media up to 70MB/second on a GigE network, or 400MB/s or more on an InfiniBand™ network for faster-than-real-time transfers.
Point-to-point connection on InfiniBand or GigE networks for efficient client-server model.
Background loading and unloading between systems using Autodesk® Backdraft® Conform software.

Flexible Network-Wide Access

Access clips from any station, at any time.
High-speed media/metadata transfers facilitate collaboration on jobs across multiple suites.
Asset relocation between any systems managed by the Autodesk® Stone® file system.
Seamless relocation of material between suites, without the need for tape transfers.
Supports browsing and copying from remote clip libraries, regardless of resolution and bit-depth.

Connectivity & Compatibility

Complete setup and clip compatibility with Autodesk® Inferno®, Autodesk® Flame®, Autodesk® Flint® visual effects systems and Autodesk® Fire® and Autodesk® Smoke® finishing/editing systems.
Supports industry-standard network using TCP/IP.
Compatible with ATM (OC3, OC12), FDDI, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, HiPPI, InfiniBand (Linux platform).