The Academy Software Foundation values diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to driving change.
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The mission of the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) is to increase the quality and quantity of contributions to the content creation industry’s open source software base; to provide a neutral forum to coordinate cross-project efforts; to provide a common build and test infrastructure; and to provide individuals and organizations a clear path to participation in advancing our open source ecosystem.
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We are always looking for developers, engineers, end users, and others who may be interested in participating in our projects. There are many levels of contribution – both technical and non-technical. If you are interested in helping support the industry’s open source community, and want to join a diverse and inclusive community, we encourage you to get involved.
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The Truth about Women and Open Source
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Careers in Film + Technology Webinar Series
Several weeks ago, the ASWF Diversity and Inclusion working group kicked off its Careers in Film and Technology webinar series. This free webinar series developed by the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) provides students interested in film and technology with an inside look at careers in visual effects and animation. Developers…
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OpenColorIO v2 is Officially Available!
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Inclusive Language in Technology
This guest post by Barathy Rangarajan from DreamWorks Animation explores inclusive terminology in code and documentation, including general guidelines, recommendations on common terms to replace, and examples from companies like Autodesk, DreamWorks Animation, and Sony Pictures Imageworks.
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