After four months of beta testing and refining features, OpenColorIO (OCIO) v2 is officially available! OCIO v2 is a major update and is included in the VFX Reference Platform for calendar year 2021.
Emily OlinFebruary 8, 2021
OpenColorIO version 2 (OCIO v2) is now available for developers to start integrating into their applications. New features include a new GPU renderer, a native implementation of ACES (Academy Color Encoding System), an improved user experience, and processing improvements.
Emily OlinAugust 19, 2020
Learn about the progress the OpenEXR community has made over the last 12 months since joining the Academy Software Foundation.
Academy Software FoundationMay 29, 2020
As OpenCue approaches its one year anniversary, we reflect on the progress the community has made over the last 12 months.
Academy Software FoundationMay 20, 2020
Developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks, Open Shading Language becomes the sixth Academy Software Foundation project.
Emily OlinApril 16, 2020
Guest post by Michael Dolan, OpenColorIO TSC Chair, and Doug Walker, OpenColorIO TSC Chief Architect It's been just over a year since OpenColorIO (OCIO) was accepted into the Academy Software Foundation, so it's a good time to take a moment to provide an update on the state of the project.…
Academy Software FoundationApril 1, 2020
The beta 12 release of OpenTimelineIO, an interchange format and API for editorial cut information, is now available. This is the first release with a C++ core. The adapters remain in python, but the core library and algorithms are implemented in C++. Big Changes: C++ Core: the core of…
Emily OlinMarch 24, 2020
We are very excited to announce that we are participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC), a summer program for university students to learn about, and get involved in open source. Applying to participate with the Academy Software Foundation provides a great opportunity for students who are interested in learning…
Emily OlinMarch 16, 2020
Guest post by Simon Robinson, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Foundry Foundry’s products Nuke and Katana stand as widely used, industry-standard tools, used by studios for compositing, look development and lighting, respectively. The capabilities of both in creating beautiful final images and assets as seen in feature films is in huge…
Academy Software FoundationFebruary 3, 2020