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Learn OpenUSD

Accelerate your OpenUSD workflows with this free open-source curriculum for developers and 3D practitioners.

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With the increasing importance of Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) in complex 3D workflows, this open-source curriculum enables developers to validate their expertise through certification and democratize USD knowledge by contributing to help shape the future of 3D collaboration.

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Foundations

Get started with this comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts, vocabulary, and Python best practices for OpenUSD.

Module 1Self-Paced

Setting the Stage

Gain a foundational understanding of core USD concepts such as stages, scenegraphs, prim hierarchies, and attributes.

Module 2Self-Paced

Scene Description Blueprints

Learn how USD schemas are used to define and structure your 3D scenes.

Module 3Self-Paced

Composition Basics

Learn the basics of layers, references, and composition in OpenUSD.

Module 4Self-Paced

Beyond the Basics

Deepen your knowledge with advanced topics like primvars, value resolution, custom properties, and model kinds for production pipelines.

Module 5Self-Paced

Creating Composition Arcs

Dive deeper into how you can use layers, sublayers, references, payloads, and other arcs to compose and manage USD scenes efficiently.

Module 6Self-Paced

Asset Structure Principles and Content Aggregation

Learn to build scalable 3D scenes through asset interfaces, parallel layer organization, and model hierarchies.

Module 7Self-Paced

Developing Data Exchange Pipelines

Master techniques for extracting, transforming, and integrating your existing 3D data into USD workflows.

Module 8Self-Paced

Asset Modularity and Instancing

Build efficient and scalable 3D scenes using model kinds, composition arcs, and instancing.

Module 9Self-Paced

Preparing 3D Assets for Simulation and Physical AI

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Applied Concepts

Build on foundational knowledge to explore advanced topics in OpenUSD, preparing developers and practitioners to use Universal Scene Description effectively in practical workflows. Get notified when new Learn OpenUSD courses are released.

Course 1Self-Paced

Learn OpenUSD: Creating Composition Arcs

Explore OpenUSD’s composition capabilities to build modular and efficient 3D scenes. Learn about key concepts, such as composition arcs, layer stacks, references, and debugging, and equip yourself with the skills to manage complex scenes effectively.

Course 2Self-Paced

Learn OpenUSD: Asset Structure Principles and Content Aggregation

Learn to organize asset structures in OpenUSD for scalable and modular 3D scenes. Discover how to optimize performance and enhance collaboration and content reuse across various industries, from manufacturing to animation and product design.

Course 3Self-Paced

Learn OpenUSD: Developing Data Exchange Pipelines

Explore data exchange between OpenUSD and other 3D formats. Learn about conceptual data mapping, create Python conversion scripts, and implement asset validation processes to optimize your 3D workflows and development pipelines.

Course 4

Learn OpenUSD: Asset Modularity and Instancing

Explore OpenUSD's instancing capabilities to create efficient, scalable 3D scenes. Learn to leverage point instancing, nested instancing, and variant sets to optimize performance and manage complex hierarchies in large-scale productions.

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Course 5

Learn OpenUSD: Working With Schemas

Dive into OpenUSD schemas and learn to create your own. Explore schema types, data modeling, and the standardization process. Gain hands-on experience in extending OpenUSD's capabilities to meet specific project needs and industry requirements.

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