SIGGRAPH 2024 Practitioner Award: Grassia
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Practitioner Award
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ACM SIGGRAPH is pleased to recognize F. Sebastian Grassia with the 2024 Practitioner Award. The Practitioner Award is given annually to practitioners who have had an impact on computer graphics and interactive techniques.
For more than a decade, Sebastian has led the team developing Universal Scene Description (USD) at Pixar. As the lead developer for USD, Sebastian has been paramount in its evolution first within Pixar, then throughout the film industry, and now within related industries, enabling the management and manipulation of complex 3D assets and scenes. Because of his direct contributions and his continual guidance, USD’s evolution has not only enhanced its technical capabilities but has also prioritized usability and accessibility for artists and production teams, streamlining workflows and facilitating collaboration.
Sebastian’s commitment to opensource principles has fostered a thriving community around USD, further enabling its continuous improvement. His voice is a constant presence in USD forums and discussions of new features, always staying focused on ensuring the principles of USD are upheld while bringing new innovations to the forefront. His involvement in the community has reshaped the landscape of digital film production in a direct and practical way.
For his work on USD, ACM SIGGRAPH is proud to give the 2024 Practitioner Award to F. Sebastian Grassia.
Source:
- https://www.siggraph.org/awards/practitioner-award/
