Stand-Alone Tools

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Kitsu Tunnel

The open files are saved at :

Server path
\\path\to\project\CYK\software_tools\kitsu_tunnel

Functionality

This tool was designed for the Production Team. It creates a bridge between the CGIF Kitsu and Client Kitsu database to easily exchange information about the project in batches.
Currently supported list of actions include :

  • Sync Assets :
    Updates the details of all assets from Client to CGIF Kitsu
  • Send for Approval :
    Syncs preview files from CGIF to Client Kitsu. Works only on shot tasks that are marked as SFA on CGIF kitsu and skips if task is already marked as WFA on Client kitsu.
  • Get Client Comment :
    Syncs feedback shared by client from Client to CGIF Kitsu. Works only on shot tasks that are marked as WFA on CGIF kitsu.
  • Check Breakdown Update :
    Syncs Kitsu Breakdown list from Client to CGIF Kitsu.
  • Create New Episode :
    This action can be executed by Production or IO team. It is used to create registry of a new episode on CGIF Kitsu during Ingestion process.

User Interface

CYK Kitsu Tunnel - User Interface

CYK Kitsu Tunnel - User Interface


Cache Export Submitter

The open files are saved at :

Server path
\\path\to\project\CYK\software_tools\Renderpal_Submitter

Functionality

This tool is used by the render team to submit multiple project files.
Currently supported list of actions include :

  • Cache Export :
    Submit a list of blender files to RenderPal for exporting cache. It checks if the files is approved on the CGIF Database before submitting the job.
  • Final Delivery :
    Creates a copy of the list of blender files in the 03_TO_CLI directory to be submitted back to the client. Converts the files back to the client’s file naming and folder structure as mention in the Folder Structure document. Works only on approved files.

User Interface

CYK Cache Export Submitter - User Interface

CYK Cache Export Submitter - User Interface


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