
Introduction
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Revision History
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The Lustre Workgroup
Lustre is a modular system that you can configure and expand to suit your needs. The features
you purchase determine the hardware included with your system.
Central to any system is the Master Station or HD Station. The Master Station is a high-end
Windows- or Linux-based PC designed to accommodate real-time interactivity in a client-
attended or supervised session. You can add a Lustre Station to improve the efficiency of your
pipeline.
Master Station —
Includes the full Lustre toolset and is designed for GPU-accelerated sessions
where the colorist works together with the cinematographer. Contains an extensive creative
toolset for more elaborate visual design and grading using up to 4K resolution and 16-bit files
and for completing tasks like dust busting, conforming, rotoscoping and capture/playout.
HD Station —
Cost-effective GPU workstation for conforming, preparing, grading and
mastering short-form and long-form HDTV projects, as well as HD film projects. Input up to
10-bit 2K and output HD and SD.
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Revision History
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Contacting Customer Support; Japan
13 2007
Updated
Linux-Based Connection Diagram for the HP xw8400
16 2007
Updated
Connecting the Monitor (EIZO 24-inch LCD)
17 2007
Updated
Monitor Calibration Device on Linux Workstations
18 2007
Updated
Connecting the Autodesk Control Surface
22 2007
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Configuring the Autodesk Control Surface on Linux
25 2007
Updated
Connecting the Slave Renderer
28 2007
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Connecting Video I/O to a Master or HD Station
30 2007