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Watch “OpenUSD”
Developed by Pixar, Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) is the first open-source software that can robustly and scalably interchange 3D scenes that may be composed of many different assets, sources, and animations, while fostering highly collaborative workflows.
At Pixar, engineers work hand in hand with artists to create innovative technologies, tools, and pipelines that make our films. In this clip from Toy Story 4, millions of models, textures, lights, and colors are possible because of the power of OpenUSD architecture.
“OpenUSD is transformational technology created by Pixar engineers working directly with Pixar artists and filmmakers. It is the foundation for our industry-leading animation tools, and it is rapidly becoming the standard for all companies and industries that leverage 3D. With OpenUSD at the forefront of this groundbreaking shift, there could not be a more exciting time to work at Pixar.”
Expanding Opportunities
OpenUSD is foundational to our work at Pixar– every character, every location, and every image of our films is built on top of OpenUSD and is made possible by the technology in OpenUSD.
Pixar is designing and deploying the next generation of features for OpenUSD and its imaging framework Hydra and, with the investment and support of The Walt Disney Company, increasing our collaboration on OpenUSD with the growing OpenUSD community, new industries, and partners.
Pixar has a long history of creating foundational and innovative technologies in computer graphics and beyond. We believe that OpenUSD has much to offer in the growing challenges of collaboration in 3D world-building and delivering assets at scale.
In 2023, alongside other leading technology companies, Pixar founded the Alliance for OpenUSD — a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interoperability of 3D content through OpenUSD.
Careers at Pixar
Our technology teams are at the forefront of innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of animation. With their expertise and passion for developing cutting-edge tools and techniques, they breathe life into our characters and worlds, delivering a truly immersive and magical experience to our audiences.