Tiger Technology StoneGate v2.0.0.3948

Tiger Technology stoneGate is an innovative virtual file system
allowing multiple Windows and Mac graphics workstations to
simultaneously and transparently read and write to Autodesk«Æs
flame, fire, flint, and infernoÆs proprietary Stone« file systems
for a tightly integrated workflow.

stoneGate the ideal companion software for all Autodesk flame,
smoke, flint, and inferno VFX artists. It eliminates the
traditional barrier that has prevented a natural workflow between
Windows/Mac workstations and the advanced systems. With stoneGate,
there is no need to explore the Stone using a proprietary software
interface; then wait for requests to be centralized, queued and
processed. stoneGate mounts the Stone file system directly on your
desktop like a local drive. This lets you use your favorite
software to browse and select the frames you need to be working
with.

Using stoneGate, you can manipulate image file sequences directly
on the stone array, without disrupting the high-end workflow. The
modified sequence is immediately available for playback on the
advanced system and doesn't need to be re-imported (stonifized).

stoneGate converts the hierarchical structure of the stone's Clip
Library into a standard file system that maps as a local drive on
the client's workstation.

Users can remotely browse through Machine, Volume, Project,
Library, and Clip folders to access the individual frames. These
are exposed as a standard graphic file (DPX, TIFF, Cineon, etc.) or
QuickTime movies (at proxy or full resolution) that can then be
manipulated using any off-the-shelf paint, editing, and compositing
applications such as Adobe⌐ After Effects⌐, Photoshop⌐, Apple Final
Cut Pro⌐, Motion⌐, and Shake⌐.

stoneGate offers a simple and elegant approach to bridging the
advanced systems and the LAN-clients worlds. By taking full
advantage of Autodesk⌐ WiretapÖ API, stoneGate does not compete for
valuable system resources; does not require any server or client
software to run on the advanced system, all while eliminating the
need to transfer digital frames to and from a shared depository
location using a push-pull model. One stoneGate license is required
per connected client workstation. A single license of stoneGate
provides access to multiple stone file systems. There is no server
license required.