FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why Eclipse, how Local and Distributed work, setup, speed, and support.

A lot of legacy managers feel stuck in time: slower updates, heavier installs, and UIs built for big facilities rather than freelancers and small studios.

Eclipse is built for that gap. Install in minutes, submit from your DCC, and switch Local or Distributed with one toggle. Supported DCC workflows reuse scene preparation across a job or slice to cut repeated loading.

You get a modern queue without babysitting a farm stack you do not need on day one.

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Why use Eclipse instead of other render managers?

What is the difference between Local and Distributed?

Why have Local at all if Distributed can render with one node on the same machine?

Which apps and render engines does Eclipse support?

Does Eclipse run on Mac and Windows?

How hard is setup?

Why is Eclipse faster than other managers?

How long does the beta last?

Can I preview frames and AOVs while jobs run?

What is GPU Frame Distribution?

Where can I get help?