Description
It's 2023 and you've been wondering "WTF is USD?”
You're not alone! Software never stops evolving, and it is easy to feel left behind when new tech enters the scene. Funny enough, that is exactly what USD is aiming to address. USD stands for Universal Scene Description, and it is an open-source initiative, meaning it is being built in a public facing manner, without any single company claiming ownership of its development. Rather, multiple companies share the same vision – a world where sharing production assets among programs is consistent, reliable and easy.
In this class you will learn USD's origin, where its currently at in the Media & Entertainment Industry, where it is headed, and how these techniques and technologies add benefit to any industry pipeline.
Key Learnings
- What is USD and where did it come from.
- How is USD being utilized in the M&E industry, and how to use those same tools elsewhere.
- Learn why open standards are important for the industry.
- Learn how Autodesk is investing in next-gen technology.
Speaker
- Jordan GiboneyJordan Giboney is 3D animator and Portland native who has worked at Autodesk since 2017. Her industry portfolio includes video games, VR and international television commercials produced by various studios throughout the Pacific Northwest. She originally joined Autodesk as a Technical Support Specialist for Maya, moved into Management, then to Internal Enablement, and currently works on the Technical Sales Team. Today, she and her team work with customers to address challenges and provide solutions to ensure efficient, seamless pipelines and workflows in the Media and Entertainment Industry. She also enjoys collaborating with the Autodesk Marketing and Strategy teams to create impactful community experiences with a focus on empowering new artists entering the creative workforce.