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Jul 25, 2024
AOUSD Core Specification Working Group: Paving the Way for OpenUSD Standardization
We’re pleased to share the latest updates from the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) Core Specification Working Group. This Working Group’s focus is on formalizing the foundational data models and predictable behaviors of composition and population within OpenUSD. This is a crucial step towards establishing an international standard for interoperable and…
Jul 23, 2024
Announcing OpenUSD v24.08: Key Features and Improvements
OpenUSD v24.08 is now available on GitHub and its core non-imaging libraries can be installed via PyPI with the command line. This release features more flexible content introspection and editing frameworks for developers, further simplifies build dependencies and aligns them with updates to the versions curated under the VFX Reference Platform for 2025, continues…
Jul 16, 2024
The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) at SIGGRAPH 2024
SIGGRAPH 2024 is set to take place from July 28 to August 1 in Denver, Colorado. Renowned as the premier conference and exhibition for computer graphics and interactive techniques, this annual event gathers a global audience of professionals interested in arts and design, gaming and interactive technologies, new advancements, production…
Jun 12, 2024
Meet the Visionary: Perry Nightingale’s Plan for a Sustainable, Unified, and Efficient Digital Future
In the second edition of the "Meet the Visionary" editorial series, we’re diving deep into the world of Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) through the eyes of Perry Nightingale, a trailblazer in digital content production whose insights are setting the stage for the next wave of digital transformation. Perry is Senior…
May 14, 2024
Announcing OpenUSD v24.05: Key Features and Improvements
Let's go inside OpenUSD v24.05 and see what stands out! The second release of OpenUSD in 2024 is now available. Below are some of the key features and improvements in OpenUSD v24.05 — thanks to the entire community who contributed to this release. Access OpenUSD v24.05 Python libraries today by…
Apr 23, 2024
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, we will dive deeper into a critical component of OpenUSD: schemas. Schemas describe the data model and client API that…
Mar 11, 2024
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.
Feb 29, 2024
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 AI and OpenUSD. From the highly anticipated keynote by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to over 600 inspiring sessions, 200+ exhibits,…
Feb 21, 2024
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 Scene Description (OpenUSD). We are excited to announce OpenUSD's recognition with a prestigious Academy Scientific and Engineering Award, a testament…
Feb 8, 2024
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 into the world of 3D animation and digital technology through the eyes of a leader in technology and storytelling: Steve…
