RenderMan Denoiser Deadline Submitter

A custom Deadline submission script for denoising EXR sequences using RenderMan's denoise_batch.exe.

Features

• User-friendly GUI for RenderMan denoiser submission
• Multiple input options: Select folder or individual EXR files
• Pass selection: Choose which passes to denoise (Diffuse, Specular, Albedo, etc.)
• Automatic output management: Creates /denoise subfolder in input directory
• Deadline integration: Full job submission with priority, pools, and groups
• Error handling: Validates inputs and provides feedback

Requirements

• Thinkbox Deadline 10.x or later
• RenderManProServer with denoise_batch.exe
• Python 3.x (included with Deadline)
• EXR sequences to denoise

Installation

1. Download the script:

   git clone https://github.com/MathieuKrdn/deadline-submitter-renderman-denoise.git

2. Copy to Deadline repository:

   Copy RendermanDenoiserSubmission.py to:
   DeadlineRepository/custom/scripts/Submission/
   

3. Restart Deadline Monitor to see the new submitter

Usage

1. Launch from Deadline Monitor:

   • Go to Scripts > Submission > RendermanDenoiserSubmission

2. Configure settings:

   • Input: Select EXR folder or individual files
   • Passes: Choose which passes to denoise
   • Executable: Point to your denoise_batch.exe location
   • Job Options: Set priority, pool, group as needed

3. Submit: Click Submit to send job to Deadline

Configuration

Default Paths

You can modify default paths in the script:

# Default denoise executable (line ~47)
scriptDialog.AddSelectionControlToGrid("DenoiseExeBox", "FileBrowserControl", 
    "/path/to/denoise_batch.exe", "Executable (*.exe);;All Files (*)", 6, 1, colSpan=5)

# Default input folder (line ~32)  
scriptDialog.AddSelectionControlToGrid("InputBox", "FolderBrowserControl", 
    "/your/default/input/path", "", 0, 1, colSpan=5)

Available Passes

The script supports all RenderMan denoiser passes:

• Diffuse
• Specular
• Albedo
• Irradiance
• Alpha
• Color

Output Structure

Input Folder/
├── your_sequence.001.exr
├── your_sequence.002.exr
└── denoise/              ← Denoised output created here
    ├── your_sequence.001.exr
    └── your_sequence.002.exr

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Process returned non-zero exit code"

• Check that denoise_batch.exe path is correct
• Verify EXR files exist and are accessible
• Ensure output directory is writable

"UI not opening"

• Verify script placement in correct Deadline folder
• Check Deadline Monitor logs for errors
• Restart Deadline Monitor

Pool/Group not working

• Ensure pools/groups exist in your Deadline setup
• Check Deadline repository permissions

Command Line Arguments

The script builds denoise_batch.exe commands like:

denoise_batch.exe --diffuse DIFFUSE --specular SPECULAR input/*.exr -o output/

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test with your Deadline setup
5. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

• Issues: Report bugs via GitHub Issues
• Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions for questions
• Documentation: Check the Wiki for additional info

Acknowledgments

• Thinkbox Software for Deadline
• Pixar for RenderMan
• Community contributors

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Note: This script is designed for Deadline 10.x with RenderMan 27.x. Compatibility with other versions may vary.