This is a repost from the old Advisory Board:
The Deadline 5.0 Beta program will go online tomorrow morning (January 12th, 2011). This Deadline release introduces several new key features to help improve usability and performance. These features include Auto Configuration, Monitor Presets, Remote Mode, a new User System, and Statistic Gathering improvements. In addition, support for Blender 2.5, VRay’s vrimg2exr application, and a generic Python plugin have been added.
To join the beta program, you need to have an active Thinkbox Forum account. Once you are registered and you have confirmed your account, go to your User Control Panel, select the Usergroups tab, and request to join the Deadline Beta Testers group. You will receive confirmation when you have been added, at which point you will be able to see the Deadline Beta Program forum from the Board Index.
We’re really exited about some of the new features we’ve added, and we can’t wait to get your feedback!
January 11, 2011 | Ryan Russell