Join Ynput at SIGGRAPH 2024 in Denver

July 16, 2024
9:13 pm

We’re excited to announce that Ynput will be attending SIGGRAPH 2024, held in Denver, Colorado. Our presence at SIGGRAPH will include two Birds of a Feather sessions and a lightning talk as part of the Open Source Days.

Here’s a detailed look at our scheduled activities:

Open Source Days Lightning Talk

AYON: Open-Source Pipeline for Studios

Date/Time: Sunday, 28 July 2024, 1:20 PM – 1:30 PM MDT
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver, Capitol Ballroom 1 + 2

In this lightning talk, we’ll briefly walk through with where we’re at with AYON, the next stage in the evolution of the popular open-source platform, OpenPype. Created by industry veterans who sought to improve working conditions and streamline creative workflows, AYON has been deployed globally in hundreds of studios. This open-source platform ensures seamless project delivery from concept to completion, helping studios manage their animation and VFX projects efficiently.

View the Open Source Days schedule.

Birds of a Feather Sessions

1. State of Pipelines: Survey Results, Analysis, and Discussion

Date/Time: Monday, 29 July 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver, Capitol Ballroom 7
Expected Attendance: 25 – 75

Join us for an insightful session on the state of pipelines in VFX and animation, featuring results from our January 2024 survey. We’ll present findings based on 130 responses from 110 studios, shedding light on current trends, challenges, and best practices. Engage in a discussion about the implications of these results and help shape the future by contributing to the development of the next survey. Your input will be invaluable in creating a comprehensive resource that delivers maximum value to the industry.

2. Governing Independent Open-Source Pipeline Tools

Date/Time: Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver, Capitol Ballroom 7
Expected Attendance: 25 – 75

This session will be an open discussion on governing independent open-source pipeline tools. We’ll explore strategies for generating industry trust and building impactful tools that avoid obscurity. We’ll also discuss the effectiveness of governance models that promote adoption when studios or companies release their technology to the public. Whether you’re a developer, studio representative, or enthusiast, your participation will help foster a collaborative environment for advancing open-source solutions.

Make sure to have an Experience or Conference pass to attend these sessions.

View the Birds of a Feather schedule.