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...
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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...
Announcing OpenUSD v24.05: Key Features and Improvements
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...
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,...
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.
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,...
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...
