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Explore how open source software powers the visual effects and animation industry in this 51-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation. Discover the critical role that open source tools play in creating blockbuster films like The Wild Robot, Moana 2, Dune, Oppenheimer, Star Wars movies, and Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Learn about the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF), which serves as a neutral forum for open source software developers in the motion picture and broader media industries to collaborate on technologies for image creation, visual effects, animation, and sound. Gain insights into the Foundation's remarkable growth since its 2018 launch, including its expansion to hosting 14 projects and supporting a thriving ecosystem of open source engineers. Understand the Foundation's key initiatives including new open source projects, engineering events such as Dev Days, and diversity and inclusion programs like the Summer Learning Program. Get an insider's perspective on how open source collaboration drives innovation in Hollywood's most spectacular visual productions and learn about the technical backbone that makes modern cinema possible.
