Adobe and Entertainment Technology Center Join the Academy Software Foundation
Adobe has joined the Foundation as a Premier member and Entertainment Technology Center@USC (ETC) has joined as an Associate Member.
Announcements
OpenVDB Adds GPU Support with NanoVDB; OpenVDB Version 7.1 Now Available
OpenVDB has adopted NanoVDB to enable faster performance, easier development, and GPU acceleration.
OpenColorIO Debuts New Version with Major Updates for Color Scientists and Artists
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.
Unity Technologies, Conductor Technologies and SMPTE Join Academy Software Foundation
Unity Technologies joins as a Premier member, Conductor Technologies joins as a General member, and SMPTE joins as an Associate member.
Addressing the State of Diversity & Inclusion in Open Source VFX Communities
The Academy Software Foundation has formed a new Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to drive change within our community and across the open source ecosystem for VFX and animation. Join us!
Open Shading Language Joins ASWF
Developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks, Open Shading Language becomes the sixth Academy Software Foundation project.
AMD and DockYard Join Academy Software Foundation
AMD joins as a Premier member, and DockYard joins as a General member.
Introducing the ASWF Landscape
The ASWF Landscape provides a visual overview of the open source ecosystem for vfx and animation. Find out more and submit your project for inclusion!
Microsoft Joins Academy Software Foundation
Microsoft joins as a Premier member.
Apple Joins the Academy Software Foundation
Apple joins the ASWF as a Premier member.