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VFX Reference Platform, aligning software dependencies for visual effects and animation

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We are excited to announce our new Virtual Town Hall series as part of Open Source Days 2023! Join us July 25-Aug 3. ASWF projects will share milestones, highlights, future roadmaps, and do Q&A with the community. Attend some or all! #aswf #vfx #animation hubs.la/Q01YdZK40
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@phoronix16 Aug 2022
#VFX & #Animation Studios Urged To Upgrade To @RedHat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL9) Or @rocky_linux / @AlmaLinux 9 -- @vfxplatform issues new guidance for studios on Linux distribution recommendations moving forward. phoronix.com/news/VFX-Animat…
VFX & Animation Studios Urged To Upgrade To RHEL 9 Or Rocky Linux / AlmaLinux 9

VFX & Animation Studios Urged To Upgrade To RHEL 9 Or Rocky Linux / AlmaLinux 9

VFX Reference Platform as a standards body that aims to help standardize software platforms in the realm of digital content creation (DCC) has published a detailed report for studios to consider in...

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New @vfxplatform 2022 @AcademySwf @Docker images available, with @openusd 21.11 and with integrated conan.io support: github.com/AcademySoftwareFo…
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I'm really excited to announce what we've been doing at the ASWF. Hopefully we'll be able to see more @rustlang in studios.
Academy Software Foundation (@AcademySwf) profile pictureAcademy Software Foundation@AcademySwf13 Oct 2021
The ASWF is excited to announce our new Rust Working Group, and the initial release of a Rust binding for #OpenEXR. Read more and get involved here: aswf.io/news/academy-softwar… #rustlang
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New @vfxplatform Draft 2022 ASWF Docker Images available! github.com/AcademySoftwareFo… @AcademySwf
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It is with some relief that we have officially stopped supporting Python 2.7. RIP Python 2 and thanks for the great journey!
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Is there anyone out there who can tell me if this alignment had a benefit or result? #justasking #vfxplatform @vfxplatform #b3d
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@Blender10 Jan 2020
Blender will align with the VFX Reference Platform for all of 2020. lists.blender.org/pipermail/… #b3d
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8 years on since @py3readiness started tracking general progress, we might be slightly behind the curve, but better late than never! vfxpy.com/ #Python #VFX #techart
VFX Python 3 Readiness

VFX Python 3 Readiness

Python 3 support graph for most popular Python libraries and DCC applications used in VFX production

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Studios! Please feedback on us how to manage the VFX reference platform. Especially related to Py 3.7 vs 3.8. developer.blender.org/T68774 #b3d
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@jasonacox31 Jul 2019
Standing room only for VFX Reference Platform discussion #SIGGRAPH2019 vfxplatform.com/
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Forgot to say, also added a #gcc 6 package to @buildamation yesterday. That sorts out @vfxplatform compiler dependencies for CY2018-2020 on Linux, and should be future proof for a while, for #gcc 7 thru 9.
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Another great turnout at this year's @vfxplatform Siggraph BOF. Along with the momentum behind the @AcademySwf, it's exciting to see so many passionate people invested in improving the community! #SIGGRAPH2018
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OpenEXR 2.2.1 was just released to patch reported security vulnerabilities - download it on openexr.com or github.com/openexr/openexr
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Cesar Saez@csaezmargotta4 May 2017
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@vfxplatform gives notice that for CY2019 they will move to #Python3! groups.google.com/d/msg/vfx-…
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Pixar's OpenUSD@openusd26 Jul 2016
USD is now open! Check out openusd.org and click the Github button!
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At #SIGGRAPH2016 we announced an Open Standard to aid in transporting rich materials and look development. Visit: materialx.org
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Working in the VFX and using OSS? The Academy is running a survey on Open Source Software: bit.ly/2aeTNO8
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Animaholics@Animaholics2 Jul 2014
Great initiative from VFX society, it shows that the industry is starting to mature. I hope 3DS Max will support... fb.me/6ARVmF9jf
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VES Releases Industry Standard VFX Reference Platform to Streamline Work of Software Vendors and Studios-read it here visualeffectssociety.com/pos…
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Very good effort towards standardising library versions in #VFX. Maya finally moving away from gcc-4.1. At last! vfxplatform.com/
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