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By CG Lumberjack

Automating Everything BUT the Art

Alchemy is a magically simple suite of tools and backend systems designed by CG Lumberjack to make creating animated films seamless and stress-free. Whether you're an artist or a developer, Alchemy transforms complex workflows into intuitive processes, so you can focus on what truly matters: creating.

How do I get alchemy?
Simple - hire us to handle your pipeline and you get Alchemy for free.   This means you don't have to spend the next 5 years attempting to build the dozens of back end systems required to do the kind of automation we do.  
In 2025 we're looking to partner with a few studios to test what pipelines like this can do for studios at scale.  Let us know if you'd like to be one of them. 

Made by artists for artists​

At the heart of Alchemy is the Artist’s Interface, a visual and intuitive tool that simplifies every step of the creative process.​

Clear Task Management​

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Tasks are presented clearly, ready to launch with the click of a button.

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​​Powerful Automations:
  • Creates folders

  • generates default files

  • organizes assets

  • names things correctly

  • right spot every time

File Management & Version Control:
  • All Handled with Alchemy's File Management API

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We work with your team to break down every Production Task into 7 Phases - we Automate Everything But the Art down into single click workflows.

Start Phase:

A typical Start Automation would include:

  • Folder Creation

  • Default File Creation

  • File Naming

  • Software Compliance

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Build Phase

A build phase would automate:

  • Assemble files from upstream Tasks

  • Set File Settings

  • Organize Scenes/Data

Art

We don't touch this phase - the artists know what to 

do here!

Render Phase:

  • Set Render Settings

  • Set File Output Paths

  • Manage Versions​

Review Phase

  • Convert High Dynamic Range Images (exr)

  • Convert Image Sequences to movie

  • Upload movie to Review Software

  • Create Task Specific Dailies Playlist

  • Add movie to playlist

  • Notify Production

Refresh Phase

  • Update All Dependencies with the latest files.

Publish Phase

  • Check Files for Bugs

  • Quality Assurance Tests

  • Version Management

  • Copy files to "Publish" location

  • Change Status of Task

For Developers: Streamline Studio Management

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Behind Alchemy’s simple interface is The Alchemist’s Cookbook, a powerful toolkit for pipeline developers to manage entire studio pipelines effortlessly.

From the Cookbook, developers can:

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  • Customize pipelines per project using Git or Bitbucket.

  • Design and edit custom menus for software tools.

  • Create "recipes" for streamlined workflows, covering every task phase from Build to Publish.

  • Simplify client ingestion workflows and automate delivery processes.

Powerful Integrations for Every Studio​

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Alchemy integrates seamlessly with industry-leading tools and technologies:

  • ShotGrid: Built-in support for efficient production tracking.

  • Pixar’s Universal Scene Description (USD): Ensuring compatibility across pipelines.

  • Unreal Engine & Perforce: Robust support for real-time projects.

Why Choose CG Lumberjack?

 

CG Lumberjack has the experience, and Alchemy enables us to deliver custom pipeline solutions to studios at about 1/10 the cost allowing: 

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  • Artists: Focus on creativity without worrying about logistics.

  • Production: Manage projects with ease

  • Developers: Manage complex pipelines with unparalleled efficiency.

  • Studios: Get back that 56% you're currently spending on finding files.

 

Transform Your Studio

Make animated filmmaking, games, and VFX faster, easier, and more efficient than ever.

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