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Lucasfilm will roll out up to 1,000 high-performance HP workstations powered by Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors for the production of its visual effects and video games. The HP xw9300 Workstation environment at Lucasfilm will run both Linux and Windows XP operating environments in both 32-bit and 64-bit modes, with in-house software applications for creation and editing.
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With software, as in movies, Lucasfilm believes in compiling detailed descriptions of the reality to be simulated before worrying about the simulation itself. Just as every alien in the cantina has a detailed species and personal history that never comes directly into the film, Lucasfilm's game designers can tell you everything--from what the pilot's uniform in Rescue looks like and when and how Ballblazing became the most popular sport in the cosmos. Lucasfilm has even constructed three-dimensional models of key objects like the rotofoil.
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"HP clearly understands the nature of the entertainment business, and the need to capitalize on and manage change," says Cliff Plumer, chief technology officer at Lucasfilm. "With this agreement we will continue expanding the quality of our entertainment offerings and meet the constantly rising expectations of consumers when it comes to movies and video games."
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