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Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in animation
At Pixar, our technology teams are at the forefront of innovation and creativity. With a strong legacy of pushing the boundaries in animation, these teams constantly explore new tools, systems, and techniques to bring our stories to life.
They are passionate about finding inventive solutions and enhancing the art of storytelling through cutting-edge technology. Their unwavering dedication breathes life into our captivating stories, elevating our animations to unimaginable heights.
RenderMan
RenderMan®, the renowned Academy Award®-winning rendering technology by Pixar, stands as an industry-leading tool embraced by animation and visual effects professionals worldwide. Known for its ability to bring stunning imagery to life, RenderMan enables production pipelines to achieve unrivaled flexibility, scalability, and versatility.
Open USD
Developed by Pixar, Universal Scene Description (USD) is the first open-source software that can robustly and scalably interchange 3D scenes that may be composed of many different assets, sources, and animations, while fostering highly collaborative workflows.
Software Research & Development
At Pixar, we have a dynamic and dedicated team of technology experts working tirelessly to revolutionize our filmmaking. Our teams stand at the forefront of the production pipeline, developing a diverse range of applications and software tailored to meet the unique requirements of artists, elevating efficiency and speed to new heights and providing filmmakers with groundbreaking solutions. We take a visionary approach, formulating long-term strategies to address the ever-evolving technological needs of our films.
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As a crucial part of the production pipeline, our Applications team develops diverse applications and software that cater to the unique requirements of artists, spanning from asset creation to shot production.
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Our Core team pioneers cutting edge technologies to enhance efficiency and speed, empowering filmmakers with groundbreaking solutions.
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Our Research team is responsible for formulating long-term strategies to address the technological needs of our films, determining whether existing technology is sufficient or if further development is required.
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Our Foundation team acts as the digital guardians, ensuring seamless access and smooth operation of all assets in the library while meticulously testing and validating software releases for flawless performance.
Systems
The Systems technology team at Pixar is responsible for the infrastructure of the entire studio, managing complex hardware and rendering equations to create visually exciting animated films with advanced special effects.
Careers at Pixar
Our technology teams are at the forefront of innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of animation. With their expertise and passion for developing cutting-edge tools and techniques, they breathe life into our characters and worlds, delivering a truly immersive and magical experience to our audiences.