TSC Meeting Minutes 2025-08-05

Attendees:
Gary Oberbrunner (Dark Star Systems), Pierre Jasmin (RE:Vision Effects), John-Paul Smith (Boris FX), Paul Miller, Guido Veldkamp

1. Windows ARM support

   • Discussed need for OpenFX examples and CI to build and run on Windows ARM64.

   • Goal is to demonstrate ARM64EC and ARM64X builds alongside x64, since Resolve now ships an ARM build.

   • Gary will begin work on updating CMake/toolchain to enable cross-compilation and test on hardware.

2. OFX Property Checker / Metadata Library

   • Gary outlined progress on a C++ client library for property access and validation.

   • Purpose: reduce boilerplate and enforce correct property usage.

   • Will also serve as the basis of an automated property checker for plugins.

3. Security & Dependencies

   • Some dependabot PRs are updating Python packages used in the documentation/build system.

   • Agreed to review and merge these to remove security alerts.

4. Color-Managed Color Parameter

   • Revisited proposal for color-space–aware color parameters.

   • Concept: plugin can query and tag color values with explicit color spaces; host handles UI and conversions.

   • Would bring parity with the color management spec already adopted for clip images.

   • JP to draft a proposal outlining data model, host responsibilities, and UI behavior.

5. ASWF Dev Days & Outreach

   • Agreed that OpenFX should mark “good first issues” for newcomers.

   • This helps students and indie developers get started.

   • A full mentoring track is too resource-intensive right now, but basic guidance is good.

6. Thumbnail Rendering & Property Proposal

   • Discussion continued around plugins providing thumbnail renders and new property flags to support that.

   • Pierre will add concrete examples/notes to the open ticket.

7. Issue #116 – Param Interpolation Types

   • Paul has been investigating and testing.

   • Pierre will sync with Paul and update the issue with Fusion’s current behavior.

8. Resolve / Blackmagic Engagement

   • Still minimal interaction from Resolve developers.

   • JP to raise this at IBC and push for regular sync meetings (quarterly) to align on spec work and testing.

9. Potential OpenFX 3D Suite (Exploratory)

   • Some Boris plugins are exploring 3D NDK integration that OFX doesn’t currently support.

   • General idea: define a 3D scene/transform API for hosts with 3D capabilities (Nuke, Fusion, Flame, etc.).

   • Early stage only — multi-year horizon if pursued (2027–2028).

   • Could involve hybrid designs (OFX UI with host-native 3D calls).

• Gary

  • Start work on Windows ARM64/ARM64EC/ARM64X cross-build for OFX examples in CI.

  • Continue developing the Property Checker / Metadata C++ library.

  • Review and merge security/dependency PRs for the docs/build system.

• Pierre

  • Coordinate with Paul and update Issue #116 with findings.

  • Add examples/notes to the thumbnail/property proposal ticket.

• JP

  • Draft a proposal for color-managed color parameter behavior (color space tagging, conversions, UI).

  • At IBC, talk with the Resolve team to encourage participation and propose regular syncs.

• All

  • Tag approachable tasks as “good first issue” before ASWF Dev Days.

  • Review and clean up open/stale PRs and issues.

• Color-managed color param: build a strawman spec (roles/strings vs OCIO mapping, host/plugin responsibilities).

• OpenFX 3D suite: draft early requirements list (camera, transforms, scene IO, host bridging); socialize with host vendors.

• In ~1 month (regular TSC cadence).

• Optional: schedule a Resolve-friendly quarterly sync in their time zone.