The Linux Foundation and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have created the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) in order to improve the state of open source software in media.
The Linux Foundation, along with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has launched the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) which will act as a forum for open source software developers that work in the motion picture and wider media industries. Here they will share resources and work together on technologies pertaining to image creation, visual effects, animation, and sound.
Jim Zemlin, Executive Director of The Linux Foundation, said:
Meanwhile, Academy CEO, Dawn Hudson, commented saying:
The ASWF was created following a two-year investigation into the use of open source in the industry. It found that a huge 80% of the industry uses open source software, but, that this has led to some issues including siloed development, multiple versions of OSS libraries being managed, and varying governance and licensing models. The ASWF will help the industry standardise the software to improve its quality and lower barriers to entry.
The stated goals of ASWF are as follows:
If you want to learn more about the Academy Software Foundation, you can check out their newly created website to learn more.
Image via ASWF
