Explainer Series for Developers: What Are OpenUSD Schemas?
In our last Explainer Series blog for developers, we explored the basics of OpenUSD, a revolutionary technology in the 3D graphics world. If you missed it, catch up here. Today,...
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Announcing OpenUSD v24.03: Key Features and Improvements
The first release of OpenUSD in 2024 is now available. Below are some of the key features and improvements in OpenUSD v24.03 — thanks to the entire community who contributed to this release.
Alliance for OpenUSD Launches Materials & Geometry Working Groups, Forms New Liaison Relationship
As demand for interoperability across 3D workflows continues, AOUSD grows by 8 new general members: Ansys, Bright Machines, Intel, Maxon, Siemens, Trimble, Worley, and WPP SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. —March 11,...
The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) at GTC and GDC
NVIDIA GTC 2024 will take place Mar. 18–21 in San Jose, California and online. This annual event caters to developers, researchers, and thought leaders looking to shape the world with...
OpenUSD Wins Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement
With digital artistry and technical innovation continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in filmmaking, one tool has emerged as a key player in this evolving landscape: Pixar’s Universal...
Meet the Visionary: Exploring the World of 3D Animation With Steve May Through the Development of OpenUSD
Welcome to the first edition of the “Meet the Visionary” editorial series, where we’ll spotlight key luminaries in the Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) ecosystem. In our inaugural piece, we’re delving...
Deep Dive: AOUSD Core Specification Approach and Roadmap
The Alliance for Open Universal Scene Description (AOUSD) recently announced its two-year roadmap. This plan charts the organization’s path toward becoming a global standard for interoperability of disparate data types,...
Alliance for OpenUSD Unveils Roadmap for Core USD Specification and Ecosystem Collaboration
AOUSD grows with 12 new general members: Cesium, Chaos, Epic Games, Foundry, Hexagon, IKEA, Lowe’s, Meta, OTOY, SideFX, Spatial and Unity; Forms New Liaison Relationship with the Khronos Group SIGGRAPH,...
The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 will take place December 12–15 at the ICC Sydney, Australia. The annual event, which rotates around the Asian region, attracts folks technically and creatively minded from all...
Open Source at Autodesk: Q&A with Gordon Bradley
Autodesk University will feature several sessions related to open source software and standards, so we took some time to chat with Gordon Bradley, Autodesk Fellow to hear more about Autodesk’s open source involvement and his role in the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) as a Steering Committee Member.
