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workflow-vfx-pipeline

Automate VFX I/O workflows with USD, OpenEXR, and OCIO/ACES color management.

15|4|Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#pipeline#usd#vfx#exr#aces#ocio
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill workflow-vfx-pipeline
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Skill: workflow-vfx-pipeline
Source: https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os/tree/main/skills/workflow-vfx-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill workflow-vfx-pipeline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates end-to-end VFX I/O workflows with color-managed ACES throughout, enabling reliable handoffs between production stages (USD scene descriptions, EXR plate data, cryptomatte, dailies, and IMF/editorial delivery).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • USD/USDA/USDC inspection and flattening for scene description management with stable LIVRPS ordering.
  • OpenEXR handling for deep, multi-part and cryptomatte channels, with OCIO/ACES color pipelines.
  • Dailies generation and handoffs to editorial or IMF/J2K packaging using standard formats.
  • Cryptomatte extraction, plate generation, and vendor handoffs to VFX pipelines.

Quick Start

Process a VFX plate sequence by inspecting USD files, EXR sequences, and OCIO configurations to prepare a production handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions about workflow-vfx-pipeline

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate VEX I/O workflows with ACES color management?▼

Automate VFX I/O workflows with ACES by using USD for scene description, OpenEXR for plate data, and OCIO to ensure production-ready, color-managed handoffs across all pipeline stages.

What is the best way to extract cryptomatte channels from OpenEXR files?▼

Extract cryptomatte channels from OpenEXR files by processing deep and multi-part data through an OCIO/ACES color pipeline, enabling accurate plate generation and vendor handoffs.

How does USD LIVRPS composition ordering affect VFX scene handoffs?▼

USD LIVRPS composition ordering ensures stable scene description management during VFX handoffs by flattening USD/USDA/USDC files into a predictable hierarchy for downstream production stages.

Can I generate dailies and IMF/J2K packaging from EXR plate sequences?▼

Generate dailies and IMF/J2K packaging directly from EXR plate sequences by applying standard format conventions and OCIO color management for artifact-free editorial delivery.

Do I need specific OCIO configurations to process deep EXR data correctly?▼

Specific OCIO configurations are required to process deep EXR data correctly, ensuring the ACES color pipeline maintains accurate color transformation across multi-part and cryptomatte channels.

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