The
following list shows possible causes to verify in the case of a
render node failure. Most of these are logged in the backburnerServer.log file, if you
have configured the log file to include fatal errors. Consulting
this log file may help you determine the reason for the render node
failure.
- Verify the paths to the footage and to
the output folder are valid from the render node. A render node
may fail if it cannot access the footage for a job, or cannot save
its output in the output folder. Where possible, use UNC (\\machine\folder) paths for footage,
such as bitmaps used for textures in 3D models. You can also ensure
that paths to footage and projects are identical by maintaining
the same directory structure on all Render Clients and render nodes
in the Backburner network.
- Verify that any plug-ins, fonts, and
codecs necessary for rendering jobs are installed on the render
node.
- Ensure there is sufficient disk space
to accommodate output (on the drive to which the render node saves
its output), as well to hold input data associated with jobs (on
the local drive of the render node).