Open Source Software for Motion Pictures in the Academy Software Foundation

Explore the intersection of media industry and open source software in this conference talk from Ubuntu Summit 2024, where Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) Executive Director David Morin discusses the collaborative partnership between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Linux Foundation. Learn how ASWF provides a neutral platform for developers in motion picture and media industries to share resources and collaborate on technologies spanning image creation, visual effects, animation, and sound. Discover the foundation's significant growth and its current portfolio of 14 open source projects. Gain insights from Morin's extensive experience in motion capture and 3D software development, including his work on groundbreaking projects like "Jurassic Park" and his roles at leading companies such as Softimage, Microsoft, Avid Technology, Autodesk, and Epic Games.