OpenPipeline is an open source framework for managing animation production data and workflow.

Its first implementation is a MEL-based plug-in for Autodesk Maya that handles specific aspects of production: automatic directory structures, file naming conventions, revision control, and modularity that makes multi-artist workflows possible.  Versions for other production applications are on the way.

Credits

• People

  • Rob O’Neill (creator)
  • Paris Mavroidis
  • Meng-Han Ho
  • Greg Elshoff

• Organizations

  • Pratt Institute: Digital Arts Research Lab
  • Eyebeam
  • Kickstand

Studios Using OpenPipeline

• Guru Studio, Toronto, Canada
• Edit1, New York, USA
• ReelFX, Dallas, USA
• Illusion Studios, Argentina
• EttaminA, India
• Trine Studios, India
• Hush, New York, USA
• Hornet, New York, USA
• JWTwo, New York, USA

Contribute

OpenPipeline is supported by the animation community. Please let us know how you’re using it, what you’d like to see added, and send us your additions/edits and documentation. Thanks!