Sony Pictures Imageworks announced our first 5 open source projects today. We’re still getting some of the code online, but the initial reception has been exciting. Hopefully it’s just the start of something big.
Additional coverage at Variety, fxguide, CGSociety, and the official press release here. The news also hit reddit’s home page today and started an interesting discussion.
Yes! We are almost always hiring at ILM. Check ILM.com/careers for the latest info and browse the posted positions in our studios around the world.
Unfortunately no. As an employee of Lucasfilm I cannot receive unsolicated pitches.
Check out Get In the Door for interviews with a number of people in a wide variety of positions at Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic. I think you may find someone there who inspires you.
The Academy Software Foundation is an open source, non-profit organization dedicated to getting people involved in a healthy software ecosytem for filmmaking, many of our projects focus on visual-effects and animation. I recommend checking out ASWF.io to learn more and get involved as it's a great way to meet people working in the industry and find a passion project to contribute to.
