GPU Infrastructure for 3D Rendering
Pictor Network’s GPU infrastructure for 3D rendering operates under two complementary models:
GPU Aggregator Model Functioning as a global GPU aggregator, we connect and manage multiple Render Farms and GPU providers. 3D Creators can access the most efficient 3D Rendering services through one platform, with optimized routing for speed, cost, and availability.
Decentralized GPU Render Farm Model Beyond the aggregator model, we run our own decentralized render farm powered by distributed GPU nodes. Each node processes 3D rendering jobs securely and efficiently, contributing to the aggregator network as an independent compute source.
This dual-model approach ensures scalability, transparency, and cost efficiency across all 3D rendering workloads.
1. GPU Aggregator Model
General Model
In this GPU Aggregator Model, Pictor Network acts as a bridge between 3D Creators and global GPU Render Farms, providing a unified platform to streamline 3D rendering workflows.
Participants in this model include 3D Creators, Pictor Network, Render Farms, and Checker Nodes.
1. 3D Creators
Artists, studios, or organizations that require rendering services for their 3D projects. Instead of researching and working with multiple render farms individually, they can use the Pictor Network platform to access various rendering resources in one place. Through Pictor’s single interface, they can submit jobs, monitor progress, review results, and receive final results seamlessly.
2. Pictor Network
Pictor Network acts as an aggregator, connecting 3D Creator to global Render Farms. Pictor Network combines the fragmented rendering ecosystem into a single, cohesive network, ensuring compatibility, transparency, and efficiency.
3. Render Farms
Render Farms supplies the GPU computational power for 3D jobs submitted via Pictor Network. They provide rendering services, including hardware resources and software resources. By integrating with Pictor Network, they enable Creators to access their resources through a unified platform.
4. Checker Nodes
Checker Nodes are the trusted validators of the decentralized GPU network. They verify rendered results, ensuring job accuracy, transparency, and trust for the entire system.
3D Rendering Flow
Job Submission
3D creators submit jobs through the Pictor Web App.
Cost Calculation
The Pictor Network protocol calculates the rendering cost based on job complexity and resource needs. This information is attached to a smart contract and sent across the Pictor network.
Task Allocation
Jobs are split into smaller tasks and distributed to compatible Render Farms based on the most optimal cost and time routes.
Job Processing
Render Farms process tasks and send regular progress updates to the Pictor Web App, so 3D Creators can monitor rendering progress in real-time.
Validation
Checker Nodes validate rendered outputs to ensure compliance with job requirements. Metadata for each frame and render completion time is recorded on-chain.
Payment and Delivery
Upon successful validation, rendered outputs are delivered to 3D Creators. Payment is released via smart contract to Render Farms and details are logged on-chain for transparency.
2. Decentralized GPU Render Farm Model
General Model
In this decentralized GPU render farm model, 3D Creators, GPU Workers, Checker Nodes, and the Pictor Network work together to handle rendering job submission, processing, verification, and payments.
Four main participants include:
1. 3D Creator
Artists, studios, or anyone who needs high-performance GPU power for their 3D projects. They submit tasks to the network and benefit from the decentralized and cost-effective GPU resources provided by GPU Workers.
2. GPU Worker
GPU owners who contribute their computational power to the network for 3D rendering jobs submitted by 3D Creators. GPU Workers can be individuals or organizations with idle GPUs looking to maximize their utilization and monetization.
3. Checker Node
These participants play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency, reliability, and quality of the Pictor network. They help verify and validate the render results produced by the GPU Workers.
4. Pictor Network
The protocol facilitates the connection and coordination between 3D Creators, GPU Workers, and Checker Nodes, ensuring smooth operation and optimal resource allocation within the Pictor decentralized GPU network.
3D Rendering Flow
PictorNetwork’s 3D Rendering service works under a SaaS model, supporting all 3D software and rendering engines in the 3D graphics industry.
Here’s how the 3D rendering process works:
Job Submission
3D Creators submit 3D rendering jobs through the Pictor Web App.
Cost Calculation
The Pictor protocol calculates the rendering cost based on job complexity and resource needs. This information is attached to a smart contract and sent across the Pictor network.
Job Processing
The job is assigned to GPU Workers via the Pictor Worker App or Docker Container, which integrates the necessary 3D software and rendering engines to execute the rendering tasks.
Quality Verification
Checker Nodes validate rendering outputs to ensure they meet the creators’ requirements.
Payment
Upon successful validation, the rendered outputs are delivered to 3D Creators, and payments are distributed to GPU Workers through the smart contract.
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