How Open Source Transformed the US Film Industry: A Revolution in Tech Collaboration & Innovation

In this video, Larry Gritz from Sony Pictures Imageworks and Carol Payne from Netflix discuss how open source software has revolutionized the US film industry over the past 20 years. From major studios like Netflix, Sony Pictures, and Industrial Light & Magic, open source tools such as OpenEXR, OpenColorIO, and other collaborative technologies have become the backbone of modern film production. Discover how open source has boosted visual effects (VFX), animation software, and film editing tools, driving innovation, improving workflows, reducing costs, and creating new career opportunities in the creative technology space. Join us to learn about the future of filmmaking powered by open collaboration and cutting-edge open source solutions.

This content is shared under the Creative Commons Attribution License (reuse allowed). Original video by the Academy Software Foundation. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDfD3uvsjtA