1. N.O.V.8

2.  “Algorithms, computers cannot keep up with the pace of an artist speed of output” – Primary source from Dreamworks SKG  Plug-in software that allows an increase in speed of graphical rendering through utilization of a distributed computer network.  Faster and reliable rendering at a much cheaper rate.  Similar service at a much higher cost of entry.

3.  Distributed Computer Industry  Growing market and underserved  SME Sized Animation Houses and Rendering Studios.  “data”  US Animation Industry and Grid Computing Industry  “data”

4.  Fast, flexible and inexpensive rendering solutions  Higher quality of products as the iterative process is shortened  In-House clusters and Rendering Farms  “data”  Direct Sales & Web Based Sales

5.  Increase ROI on capital investment  Reach them through IT outsourcing companies and direct sales

6.  Rendering farms, in-house rendering clusters  Higher cost structure due to capital investment  Competitors have a greater control over their resources  Reputation, Scale  Similar

7.  Animation software firms (Autodesk, Dassault Systemes, NewTek)  Access to customers through their sales channel  Leverage on their reputation  Additional features for their products  Existing NGO (SETI, NASA)  Access to higher quality suppliers  Funding for their projects

8.  Buy low, sell high  “data”  Start with animation, then architecture and then to engineering design  Sales and marketing  Tag along with partners to work through their distribution channels  $500k. Angel investment

9.  Market risk: The response of customers and the willingness of suppliers to sell their computing power  Consult extensively with the customers