THESTACKLAB
Pipeline Technology Experts
Advanced pipeline development, workflow automation, and technical direction for film, TV, and VFX productions
Get to Know Us
Transforming production workflows with innovative pipeline technology
Who We Are
A specialized team of pipeline TDs and technical directors with decades of combined experience in film, TV, and VFX production.
What We Do
We build custom pipeline solutions, automate workflows, and create powerful tools that streamline production processes from start to finish.
How We Do It
Using cutting-edge technology including ShotGrid, Python, USD, cloud solutions, and custom tool development tailored to your production needs.
Where We Work
We partner with leading studios and productions worldwide, bringing technical excellence to feature films, episodic TV, and high-end VFX projects.
Our Technology Stack
Cutting-edge tools and technologies powering modern production pipelines
Python
Advanced scripting and tool development
C++
High-performance pipeline tools
Production tracking
Flow Production Tracking, Ftrack...
USD
Universal Scene Description
Docker
Containerized deployment
Cloud Solutions
AWS, Azure, GCP integration
Version Control
Git, Perforce, and SVN
Linux
Enterprise-grade infrastructure
Multiple DCCs
Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Blender...
APIs & SDKs
Custom integrations
CI/CD
Automated workflows
Databases
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Our Portfolio
Some of the feature films and award-winning productions showcasing pipeline and technical direction expertise
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Academy Award Winner for Best Animated Feature. Groundbreaking visual style that revolutionized animated filmmaking. Pipeline Technical Director.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Lead Pipeline TD for this critically acclaimed animated feature with a unique hand-drawn aesthetic and fresh take on the beloved franchise.
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Lead Pipeline TD for the theatrical release of the popular children's franchise, bringing enhanced visual effects and pipeline improvements.
DC League of Super-Pets
Pipeline TD for Warner Bros. animated superhero comedy featuring the pets of DC's Justice League heroes.
Smallfoot
VFX and animation work for Warner Bros. animated musical comedy about a yeti discovering the existence of humans.
Klaus
Oscar-nominated animated feature pioneering a unique 2D/3D hybrid technique. Reimagining of Santa Claus origin story with groundbreaking lighting and texturing work.
Trusted By Industry Leaders
Partnering with top studios and productions worldwide
* Many of our projects are under NDA and cannot be publicly disclosed
Our Services
Comprehensive pipeline solutions to streamline your production workflow
Pipeline Development
Custom end-to-end pipeline solutions tailored to your production needs, from asset creation to final delivery.
- ▹Asset management systems
- ▹Shot tracking integration
- ▹Version control workflows
- ▹Render farm management
Tool Creation
Powerful custom tools that integrate seamlessly with your DCC applications and existing workflows.
- ▹Maya/Houdini plugins
- ▹Custom UI development
- ▹Batch processing tools
- ▹Format converters
Workflow Automation
Automate repetitive tasks and streamline production processes to save time and reduce errors.
- ▹Automated ingestion
- ▹Smart file organization
- ▹Batch rendering
- ▹Daily automation
Technical Direction
Expert technical guidance and leadership for complex production challenges and pipeline architecture.
- ▹Pipeline architecture design
- ▹Technology consulting
- ▹Performance optimization
- ▹Scalability planning
Training & Documentation
Comprehensive training programs and documentation to ensure your team gets the most from your pipeline.
- ▹Custom training programs
- ▹Technical documentation
- ▹Best practices guides
- ▹Onboarding support
Ongoing Support
Dedicated support and maintenance to keep your pipeline running smoothly and evolving with your needs.
- ▹24/7 support options
- ▹Regular updates
- ▹Bug fixes
- ▹Feature enhancements