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Google Cloud OpenCue Reviews (26)

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Vanika R.
VR
Vanika R.
Senior Associate(Data Analyst)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Originally submitted 9/8/2023
"OpenCue is highly effective and form's a pipelines."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

The software is highly scalable as It provides a flexible architecture allowing you to tag and allocate specific jobs.These machine types across multiple locations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

The Support that we get is not good enough as we do not have a number to call only we need to ask the doubts through chat. That creates a issue sometimes when we need to reslove an urgent thing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sameer C.
SC
Sameer C.
Development Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"An awesome tool from Google and Sony to revolutionize VFX and animation works!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

The best part of using Google OpenCue service that you don't have to worry about maintaining high performing machines as the whole software run on cloud, all thanks too Google Cloud Services and its robust underlying architecture! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

There is nothing much to dislike as the software comes from two of the industry giants Google & Sony which have put together a lot of efforts and analyzing the need of animators and vfx artist struggling in running things on low end hardwares for rendering and management purposes! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arjunsinh M.
AM
Arjunsinh M.
Team Leader
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Cloud based most useful product"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

Its most useful product. As per my experience, it has the most user-friendly interface provided. Another thing that I suggest, for security purposes, it's the most secure and authenticated service provided. We can't access anything without login credentials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

For Google-based product, as per cost, it's a little bit higher compared to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prajakta N.
PN
Prajakta N.
System Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good integrated cloud platform for your business needs"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

It is the easy to use cloud platform. It offers many functionality in one location, which can be useful and time-saving at the same time. It offers businesses a fantastic platform to improve their job. Overall User interface is much creative. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

It should be developed as open source software so that there are no restrictions on who can use it and that they can work unfettered without even considering how much the final product will cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rahul R.
RR
Rahul R.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"creativity meets technology, that’s where Google OpenCue resides. But it’s currently in shackles."
2.5/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

great platform for businesses to enhance their work. Provides a lot of features and really helps streamline a lot of processes. But since it's not open source, the competitors are winning as creativity is a field of the needy. Not the givers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

It's not open source. If and only if I could use it as an individual to create something out of nothing and not be held back by the fact that the license could be something that I myself can not afford is blocking the creative process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Twinkle B.
TB
Twinkle B.
Junior Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best product used in real life"
3/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

From design in UI based integration, it's the most useful product. It's user-friendly and we can use it almost anywhere from any place. It also has an attractive design, so we can easily access all menus and categories. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

The product is totally based on login credentials, so if anyone has credentials, they can access your data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

kashish l.
KL
kashish l.
Magento trainee
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Review for a Good Product"
4/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

It is a good product for deploying a project. It is the best product and user-friendly. I mainly like the UI and UX of this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

It is a good thing, but it works on a single login like when we log into our Gmail and it stays active. It's good, but I don't like it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Apurva C.
AC
Apurva C.
Executive Business Reporting
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Originally submitted 9/8/2023
"Google cloud open service"
5/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

Their visual effect was so awesome. Highly performance render manager specially built for the needs of visual effect and animation. Animation quality and pixel category was unique level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

Mostly pros are for this product in the market. The only con is the cost of the product is a little high. It is mostly used for business profiles only, but if it is used by the general public, customers will increase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Verified User in Telecommunications
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A Game-Changer for Render Management: Google Cloud OpenCue Review"
4/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

I find Google Cloud OpenCue's scalability and distributed rendering capabilities to be its greatest strengths. It efficiently manages rendering tasks across a large number of nodes, ensuring optimal resource utilization. The open-source nature encourages me to customize it to our specific needs and take advantage of community-driven development. Plus, its seamless integration with Google Cloud services has significantly enhanced our workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

In my experience, Google Cloud OpenCue is undeniably powerful, but it can be a bit challenging to set up and configure correctly, often demanding a certain level of expertise. The initial learning curve can be quite steep for newcomers like myself. Additionally, even though it's open-source, I've noticed that using it alongside Google Cloud services can incur resource costs, which may not align with every organization's budget. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akshay K.
AK
Akshay K.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to use rendering software"
4/5
What do you like best about Google Cloud OpenCue?

The best thing I like about this platform is the ease of use. It is convenient to navigate through the features due to the user interface and user experience flow. Good for all levels of designers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud OpenCue?

Only thing I would say could have been improved is the drop-down options on any feature within the open tab. It covers the text behind. It does not affect the work efficiency at all. Just a little annoying if the text being covered is important for the decision to be made on the drop-down list. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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