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Open Source Projects Help to Empower Artists for a Memorable Hollywood Awards Season

This year’s industry awards, from the Oscars to the Emmys to the BAFTAs and beyond, have recognized a range of eye-popping VFX-driven and animated stories. In film, some of the nominated projects include the futuristic sci-fi battles of The Creator, the multi-colored multiverses of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the death-defying…

Academy Software FoundationMarch 13, 2024

Behind the Screens

Larry Gritz, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Tell us a bit about yourself – how did you get your start in visual effects and/or animation? I had a hobby interest in visual effects and photography after seeing Star Wars in 1977. In particular, this 1980 TV special was transformative for me. I recorded it (VHS!) and probably…

Emily OlinApril 21, 2020

Announcements ASWF Projects Open Shading Language

Open Shading Language Joins ASWF

Developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks, Open Shading Language becomes the sixth Academy Software Foundation project.

Emily OlinApril 16, 2020

Open Source Projects Help to Empower Artists for a Memorable Hollywood Awards Season

Larry Gritz, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Open Shading Language Joins ASWF

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