Inclusive representation is front and center. The Academy Software Foundation, which advances open-source software development in the motion-picture and media industries, has a newly adopted Governing Board succession plan. The foundation hopes that the succession plan will serve to increase representation across gender identity, race, and ethnicity within the … [Read more...] about Academy Software Foundation adopts new succession plan
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Autodesk throws support behind Academy’s ACES color management standard
The move increases interoperability at the most technical and demanding levels of color management. Autodesk is providing support for the new ACES 1.0 color management and interchange standard as established by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The company says Flame Premium creative finishing software, Maya 3D animation software, and Shotgun and RV asset … [Read more...] about Autodesk throws support behind Academy’s ACES color management standard
Motion picture academy honors software makers
From the Bullet physics library to tools for storing volumetric data, 10 new software breakthroughs win Technical Achievement Awards. Hollywood took time Saturday night to honor the 2015 winners of Scientific and Technical Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—the Oscars. Among those honored were 26 men and women recognized for 10 software innovations. As … [Read more...] about Motion picture academy honors software makers