How Glossi Works
This guide explains the technology behind Glossi and how it enables professional-grade rendering through your web browser.
Glossi reimagines 3D visualization by combining professional-grade rendering technology with the accessibility of cloud computing. Our platform eliminates hardware barriers while delivering studio-quality results through an intuitive browser interface, delivering real-time rendering to anyone with a browser.
Platform Architecture
The Glossi platform consists of two integrated components designed to support your entire visualization workflow:
Workspace:
The central hub for managing your 3D assets and projects. Here you can:
Upload and organize 3D models (supporting 10+ industry-standard file formats)
Create and manage projects. Multiple projects can utilize the same model, making it easy to create different visualizations from a single source asset.
Access your rendered assets and exports
Configure templates and shotlists (enterprise only)
Glossi Studio:
Our professional-grade rendering environment where your 3D models come to life. ecause of the intensive computing power required for realtime render, the Studio may take a few minutes to start up. Once the Studio comes online, projects can be opened with the studio. Read more
Studio provides:
Real-time visualization with professional lighting tools
Camera controls for perfect composition
Material editing capabilities
Export options for still images and videos
⚙️ What powers Glossi Studio?
Glossi leverages the power of cloud computing to bring professional-grade rendering capabilities to your browser.
That means, when you use Glossi Studio, you're connecting to a powerful cloud computer equipped with high-end GPUs. This approach eliminates the need for expensive local hardware while providing access to the same high-fidelity game engine technology used in Hollywood special effects and professional-grade simulations.
We achieve this through pixel streaming technology. The viewport you see in your browser is actually running on a server with the specialized hardware necessary to process Unreal Engine. The video output is streamed directly to your browser in real-time, while your mouse and keyboard inputs are sent back to the cloud computer with extremely low latency to deliver a seamless experience:.
The result is an experience that feels almost exactly like running the application locally - if you can stream HD video, you can use Glossi.
What do I need to use Glossi?
For the best experience with Glossi, you'll need couple things:
A stable internet connection: We recommend download speeds of at least 15 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 5 Mbps. While Wi-Fi works, a wired connection provides the most stable experience and best streaming quality. To check your internet speeds, check out internet speed test.
Your browser needs to support WebRTC, which is the technology we use for secure two-way communication. Modern versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all support WebRTC.
🛜 Why does Glossi require a 'Studio Connection'?
Understanding how Glossi connects to these cloud resources helps explain what's happening when you launch the studio. The process begins when you see "Launching Studio" in your workspace.
At this point, your browser is requesting connection to a cloud computer and establishing a secure WebRTC connection. This initial connection typically takes between 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
Once connected, the system enters a verification phase where it confirms two-way communication is working properly. This involves testing basic commands and responses to ensure a stable streaming connection before giving you access to the studio interface.
Think of it like starting up a powerful computer - there's a boot-up process before you can begin working.
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