Category: Technology

The open source framework for color management and image interchange across the entire motion picture production life cycle has been developed and maintained by the Academy for more than a decade.

Set for August 12 at 5 pm PT, the intimate panel discussion will explore how Production VFX Supervisor Michael Ralla, ILM VFX Supervisor Nick Marshall, and Rising Sun Pictures VFX Supervisor Guido Wolter built a shared vision for the supernatural tale set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta.

Running August 6-10, the event plans a range of insightful talks, featuring industry experts discussing the future of storytelling, animation, and media, starting August 8.

New solutions aim to eliminate friction in deploying, managing, and scaling AI workloads from creative studios to data centers.

Watch Breakdown Reel highlighting the company’s efforts on the sweeping, 19^th-century odyssey, including extensive digital matte paintings and CG work to replace modern elements with period-appropriate scenery.

The award-winning animation studio has been a longtime contributor to the Open Shading Language project, MaterialX project, and OpenUSD Working Group, and plans to help expand the organization’s mission and support learning and mentorship programs.

Designed for digital sketching and drawing and geared towards young creatives and aspiring professionals, the device will be available for purchase on the Wacom eStore, Amazon, Best Buy, and Wacom authorized resellers.

The funding will support the company’s strategy to transform children’s IPs into multi-format properties through a hybrid model combining AI-powered production with platform-native content development; strategic IP acquisitions will be accelerated.