# Open-Source Animating Programs Film Company Pixar Will Be Releasing a New Animation Software By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-animation-software References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/378780/Pixar-To-Release-Open-Source-Animation-Software-To-Simplify-Filmmaking-Process/) & [graphics.pixar](http://graphics.pixar.com/usd/) Movie juggernaut [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel) recently announced they will be launching a new animation software that's open-sourced in an effort to simplify the process of filmmaking. This will help filmmakers without the resources of big studios create like they do. The new animation software is dubbed Universal Scene Description, or USD. It will aggregate content from a variety of animation programs into one view. This will enable animators to use one application instead of many to do different things. This small but mighty program will make a significant impact in terms of streamlining. Different studios likely use different software, so the [open source nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opensource-software-platform) will allow for "development and leverage a wide community of artists and developers." The software is set to release mid-2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open-source Animation Software:** The open-source nature of the new animation software allows for collaboration and development from a wide community of artists and developers. - **Streamlined Filmmaking Process:** The new animation software simplifies the filmmaking process by aggregating content from different animation programs into one view. - **Community-based Animation Tools:** The open-source animation software encourages collaboration and sharing of animation tools and techniques among artists and developers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film Production:** The open-source animation software disrupts the film production industry by providing independent filmmakers with access to sophisticated animation tools. - **Software Development:** The release of the open-source animation software presents opportunities for developers to contribute, enhance, and customize the software to meet specific animation needs. - **Digital Art and Animation Education:** The open-source animation software revolutionizes the way digital art and animation are taught by providing a unified tool that can be used across various educational institutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Standardized 3D Modeling Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhino-3d.md) - [Streamlined Animation tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linearity-move.md) - [AI Animation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-ai2.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Automated Animation Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixfun.md) - [AI Animation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lottielab1.md) - [Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-collection.md) - [AI-Powered Video Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-changes-3d-industry.md) - [Automated Animation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autodraft-ai.md)