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OpenPBR 1.0 is now available! This update introduces a reference implementation for OpenPBR that's integrated within MaterialX – meaning that tools in the MaterialX and OpenUSD ecosystem will automatically support OpenPBR. Read more on our blog:

Rez 3.0.0 is now available, a notable update that progresses Python support to version 3.7 and above. Check out more details on the blog! Thanks to Jean-Christophe Morin and the rest of the team for this update.

Last chance to submit a talk for #ASWF #OpenSourceDays in Denver on July 28! The Call for Proposals closes on Sunday, May 12. Submit at https://hubs.la/Q02wC0d80 #opensource #vfx #animation #siggraph

Less than one week left to submit your talk for #ASWF Open Source Days, which will be July 28 in Denver! Submit by May 12 at https://hubs.la/Q02wfhHQ0 #vfx #opensource #animation #siggraph

Couldn't make #ASWF Open Source Forum earlier this year? Catch up on the talks you missed: https://hubs.la/Q02t3cfj0

Have a new open source project you want to share with the community? Have you developed any best practices or new use cases that other studios and vendors might benefit from? Submit a proposal to present at #ASWF #OpenSourceDays on July 28 in Denver! Deadline is May 12. https://hubs.la/Q02sYh_L0

We're thrilled to curate the open source track at this year's FMX Conference, taking place April 23-26 in Stuttgart, Germany! Visit the blog for details on our variety of talks from David Morin, Jean Francois Panisset, and Sam Richards:

SAVE THE DATE: #ASWF Open Source Days 2024 will be on Sunday, July 28 in Denver during SIGGRAPH! The event is free for anyone interested in attending. Want to give a talk during Open Source Days? Submit your proposal before May 12 at https://hubs.la/Q02rVxLY0!

Want to help make an impact on diversity & inclusion across the VFX industry? Volunteer a few hours of your time to support our #ASWF Summer Learning Program (SLP), which prepares individuals from underrepresented communities for technical careers in the industry. A small lift on your part could have a big impact on the future of another's! There are a number of different volunteer roles we are currently looking to fill and all are virtual. If you have the bandwidth, please consider signing up for more than one! We especially need Application Reviewers, who will start reviews on April 11. Most of the other roles will be needed during the SLP, which runs June 16-August 9. We are looking for: -Application Reviewers (~3 hours): review and assess applications and fill out a form - Mentors (~8 hours): paired 1:1 with an SLP and meet weekly for 30-60 minutes - Guest Mentors (~1 hour + prep time): fill in for a mentor session if a mentor is on vacation -Team Leads (~12 hours): lead a small group of 4-5 learners and help them set and meet goals -Speakers (~1 hour + prep time): present on a topic (your career or journey, speak on a panel about a specified topic, or share ideas in your field that are accessible to 18 year old/entry level individuals) If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering for any of the roles above, please fill out this form: https://hubs.la/Q02rJZX20 If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Join us today at 12:00 pm PT for the inaugural #ASWF Color Interop Forum - a monthly meeting and open forum for discussing the interoperability of color workflows and standards. This is an open meeting, and we hope to bring together a diverse group of contributors, projects and companies representing a wide range of fields. Learn more about our goals and get the meeting link at https://hubs.la/Q02qkg930