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3D Modelling, Animation & Rendering
3D Modelling,
Animation
& Rendering
Model, rig, animate, and render at the speed of imagination. HP Z Workstations & Solutions provide 3D artists with the performance to create detailed models, lifelike animations, and photorealistic renders that bring virtual worlds to life.
Production Challenges
Modeling Complexity Constraints ▾
Viewport Performance Limitations ▾
Animation Feedback Delays ▾
Simulation Processing Bottlenecks ▾
Rendering Time Constraints ▾
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Concept and Planning
The foundational phase where 3D assets are designed and built, establishing the structural elements that will be refined throughout the production pipeline.
KEY TASKS
Reference Collection and Analysis
Artists gather and study reference materials to inform modeling decisions and ensure accurate proportions and details. Limited system performance impacts the ability to quickly review and compare multiple high-resolution reference images simultaneously, slowing the preparation process.
3D Model Creation
Artists build 3D geometry using techniques like subdivision modeling, sculpting, and parametric modeling. Hardware limitations restrict the polygon count and complexity of models that can be manipulated in real-time, forcing artists to work with simplified versions that may not reveal important details until final rendering.
Complementary Software
Autodesk Maya
3ds Max
ZBrush
Blender
HP Z in Action
Cantina Creative Develops New Workflows with HP
Cantina Creative—a boutique design and visual effects studio —enhanced its workflows with the HP Z6 G5 A workstation, enabling artists to create and finish 3D assets more efficiently. The workstation's performance has been praised for its speed in CPU-based rendering, and its compact design that consumes less energy.
The HP Z difference
- HP Z6 G5 A delivers powerful performance that accelerates design and development time
- HP workstations unlock work from anywhere
- Created new efficiencies with in-house 3D rendering
Results
- Cantina Creative artists can work from anywhere in the world with remote access workstations
- Pushed the boundaries of current 3D software
- Created entirely new workflows based on hardware capabilities
We were using the Z6 G5 A to push the software and try to find breaking points. It was startlingly fast and everyone has been astounded how it flies through Arnold scenes.
Stephen Lawes, Cantina Creative Co-founder and Creative Director
HP Z for 3D Modelling, Animation & Rendering
Dynamic Solutions
to Fuel Development
Workflows
Perfect for fast and simple 3D, animation & rendering
Sketching
Conceptual design
Point cloud processing
Basic rendering
Surfacing
Visualization
HP Z4 G5
Minimum Specs
- Intel® Xeon® W5 processor
- NVIDIA® T1000 discrete GPU
- 16GB DDR5 ECC
- 1TB SSD
HP ZBook 8 G1i
Minimum Specs
- 14” or 16” 16:10 display
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor
- NVIDIA RTX™ 500 Ada GPU
- 16GB DDR5-5600 MT/s non-ECC
- 512GB SSD
Better Together EcoSystem
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ISVs and Apps
HP works with all major product architecture, engineering and construction software teams to ensure our systems meet and exceed hardware demands.
Adobe
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Media Encoder
Corel
Corel Draw
Painter
Assimilate
Scratch
SideFX
Houdini
Blender Foudation
Blender
Epic Games
Unreal Engine
Black Magic Design
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Unity
Unity
Autodesk
3ds Max
Maya
Arnold
Flame
Mudbox
Foundry
Nuke
Katana
Chaos Group
V-Ray
Avid
Media Composer
Pro Tools
Maxon
Cinema 4D
Redshift
ZBrush
Pixar
Renderman
HP AI for M&E
All HP hardware is engineered for the most demanding AI tasks—including generative AI, 3D modeling & animation, and machine learning development. With ISV certifications, pro-grade components, and rigorously tested for performance, HP hardware handles massive datasets and complex models with ease.