Batch Render Creator - Local Render Queue for Blender

BRC V3 IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

⚠️🐧 THE LINUX VERSION WILL START SOON.

WHAT IS BATCH RENDER CREATOR?

The Batch Render Creator is a render queue for Blender that works like a local render farm, allowing you to send multiple projects to it, set render priorities, get an estimated completion time, and even define actions upon completion, such as shutting down or putting your computer to sleep, all quickly and easily. Soon, it will also be available for Linux!

Simply drag your projects into the Batch Render Creator, and it will read all your Blender project data, set the render order, and start rendering. During the process, you can pause the rendering and resume where it left off. You can also define what actions to take upon completion.

Not to mention that the Batch Render Creator can notify you with messages and sound effects throughout the process.

This new version was designed to be scalable, robust, and provide an excellent user experience. It can automatically recover from issues, such as restarting the Blender process in the background and setting a timeout if Blender stops processing the render. By default, the Batch Render Creator will automatically restart, inspired by software from major companies like AWS Deadline, which is used by leading studios.

New tools will be developed soon, such as sending still renders or sequences directly from Blender's interface, the option to execute scripts upon render completion, exporting scripts as .bat files for Windows, and exploring intelligent solutions to make renders more reliable. Additionally, a console system for monitoring the render process will be introduced, helping with control and bug reporting.

If you’re a supporter of the project, download the Batch Render Creator now on Gumroad.

ABOUT THE FREE VERSION OF BRC!

This version does not have a release date yet. However, until then, some trial versions will be made available for free. Make sure to subscribe to receive updates on the Gumroad page.

WHY PAY $50.00 FOR AN ALPHA?

The answer is: you are not paying $50 for an alpha. This field is for project supporters who help keep the BRC creator active and updated. The development cost of BRC v3 alone has exceeded more than three times the total revenue collected since its first version. It’s not a profitable project, but it is very special to me and its users, surpassing 14,000 downloads since its inception. Over 80% of those downloads are from the free version.

Supporters, as a thank-you, will receive early access to the initial versions. Without them, this project would not be possible. Thanks to their contributions, everyone will have access to a free version that is simple to download and use.

HOW TO USE AND INSTALL:

The Batch Render Creator is currently available in its alpha version for Windows only. It is provided as an MSI installer and a portable version.

• MSI Installation:
  The MSI installation is straightforward; simply follow the steps. Once installed, you will find the icon in the Windows software list.
• Portable Version:
  The portable version is even simpler, just click and use.

First Use:
To use the BRC for the first time, you need to choose which Blender version you would like to use for rendering your projects. Multiple Blender versions can be added, but only one should be selected for each render queue to ensure stability.

Adding Blender Projects to BRC:
You can drag your projects directly into the application interface, and the BRC will automatically read all the projects (if this feature is enabled). Alternatively, you can add projects by clicking the "+" button in the application. An add-on for this will also be available in upcoming alpha versions.

Actions:
Currently, you can select three actions to execute after rendering is complete:

1. Shut down the computer.
2. Put the computer to sleep.
3. Restart the computer.

Soon, a feature to execute scripts will be added. These actions and scripts are executed by default 60 seconds after the render finishes, but users can cancel this within the waiting period.

Extras:
The BRC offers many features that we recommend exploring in the settings tab, including keyboard shortcuts. Take a few minutes to study them to enhance your experience.

Starting and Pausing Rendering:
To start rendering, click the blue "Start Render" button in the bottom-right corner of the application. Once rendering begins, a pause button will appear, allowing you to pause and resume your rendering. However, you cannot edit an ongoing render for core stability reasons only queued projects can be edited.

In case of doubts or reports please contact us by email: batchrendercreator@gmail.com.

Thanks to all!