RenderSpy - rendering monitor application (WIN)
Developed by a CG artist and for CG artists.
RenderSpy is a simple and lightweight Windows application that controls the creation of new files on your HDD. If you frequently render sequences of files, whether they are images or cache files, this app is for you. RenderSpy is especially useful for motion designers, 3D animators, VFX-artists and owners of small renderfarms.
Here’s what it can do:
• RenderSpy watches particular folders on a disk and triggers a notification when new files no longer appear for a long period of time. This way you’ll never miss a moment when your 3D application hangs and stops rendering.
• RenderSpy can restart your failed rendering task automatically. Existing frames will be skipped if your software allows it. Tested on 3DS Max, Maya and Houdini.
• It watches the free space on your rendering hard drive.
• It is compatible with the Telegram messenger, so it will send notifications right into your phone.
• RenderSpy’s own server controls the status of your PC and sends a notification if it goes offline unexpectedly (in case of power shortage, system’s restart, PC freeze, etc.)
• It’s compatible with any 3D- or compositing software because it only tracks files. Works great with 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini, Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Fusion, Nuke.
• RenderSpy uses the system file creation event, so it doesn’t load your hard drive and processor.
• It has different types of notifications so that you can be certain you’ll notice the problem.
Watch the video for the further explanation:
System requirements:
• Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 10
• .NET framework 4.5. If you don’t have one installed, RenderSpy will set it up for you.
You can find the latest version of the app and a changelog on https://www.renderspy.com/download/.
Try it for free for 3 days.
If you have a question, bug report or feature request, send me a message to info@renderspy.com
I’ll be glad to help.
Best regards, Stanislav Demchenko, CG-artist, Bereg Studio.