Using the Render Network Cloud Storage Integration for Dropbox

A guide to using the Render Network Dropbox cloud storage integration

Tutorial by legendary 3D artist, Brilly, walking you through using the Render Network Dropbox cloud storage integration

Introduction

Downloading your renders from The Render Network is now seamless with the new cloud storage integration. Now rendered frames can automatically be added to your cloud storage straight from the Render Network, simplifying collaborative workflows from the network.

Connect Your Cloud Storage

• Log into your Artist Portal at RNDR.X.IO

• Enter into your Account through the navigation followed by the Cloud Storage Tab

• Click “Connect to RNDR” and enter a Title or subject line you wish to be associated with your Dropbox Account

• Confirm Connection

  • Located on your artist portal you will see a green notification box appear that will read “Dropbox authentication successful, will connect accounts.” Your connection is now confirmed.

Setting Up a Job on the Render Network to Download to Dropbox

• Upload scene

  • Create New Job and proceed to Step 3

• Step 3 Network Settings

  • Frame Approval Method: Pre-Approve Frames (Must be set to Pre-Approved Frames to unlock ability to access Cloud Storage)

  • Cloud Storage: Select Provider

Downloading Render from Cloud Storage

• Dropbox.com -> Login

  • Review how your folder is created Automatically inside the Apps Folder

  • Select Folder Download (if you do not have your DropBox automatically linked to your local drives)