Build in Public: September 2024 Update
Welcome to our latest CGWire and Kitsu update! Over the past three months, we’ve been hard at work, and we’re excited to share all the progress, new features, and improvements we’ve made. Let’s dive in! 🚀
Kitsu Updates 🦊
We’re continually adding new and exciting features to Kitsu. Here are some of the highlights from the past few months:
1 - Team Schedule Assignment Improvements
You can now drag and drop unassigned tasks directly into the team schedule, making task assignments quicker and more efficient.
2 - Link People to Studios
You can now link team members to specific studios or sites, improving organization and collaboration while providing better insights.
3 - Breakdown Page Improvements
We’ve added column resizing, hide/show options, and search saving to the Breakdown page for a more customizable and streamlined workflow.
4 - SAML Authentication Support
We’ve added SAML-based authentication, enabling Single Sign-On (SSO) integration for easier and more secure access to Kitsu, with centralized user management and improved security.
5 - Asset Library
We introduced the Asset Library, allowing you to easily import and reuse assets across productions, simplifying asset management and improving workflow efficiency.
Infrastructure Updates 💽
- We now support Single Sign-On (SSO) to streamline and simplify the login process for users. This integration allows teams to access Kitsu securely and effortlessly using their existing credentials, enhancing both convenience and security.
- We’ve been steadily enhancing the ability to synchronize data between two separate Kitsu instances. This requires some additional configuration on the hosting infrastructure side to ensure seamless performance. If this setup is something you’re interested in, feel free to reach out!
- We’re continuously working to make Kitsu more robust and reliable. Recent improvements have strengthened the app’s performance and stability, ensuring that it can handle increasing workloads with ease.
Events 🎫
- The past few months have been quieter on the event front, as we’ve been focused on preparing for SIGGRAPH Asia in Tokyo 🇯🇵 We’re looking forward to meeting with Japanese studios—some for the first time—and showcasing what we’ve been working on.
- In addition to SIGGRAPH Asia, we’ll also be attending RADI/RAF in Angoulême 🇫🇷 and the Blender Conference in Amsterdam 🇳🇱, so we hope to see some of you there!
Finance 💰
- Our cash balance is looking healthy as we head into the next quarter.
- While the upcoming quarters tend to be a bit quieter as the end of the year approaches, we’re well-prepared for what’s ahead.
You can check out our public financial metrics below:
Communication 🗣️
- We’ve been making strides in our communication efforts. This includes running an ad campaign at Cartoon Forum, securing front-page spots on Ecran Total and the first page of Animation Magazine.
- Additionally, we’re excited to announce a collaboration with Andrew Lawrence, a former Autodesk and Ftrack support expert, who will now be managing our corporate communications to further strengthen our outreach and engagement.
Studios & Productions 🏫
Over the past three months, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming several top-tier organizations to the Kitsu family. This includes Redefine, one of the leading animation studios in India, The Trailer Farm part of the Keywords video game studio, and Rubika, one of the most prestigious animation schools in France.
Here’s the full list of new additions:
Closing Notes ✍️
In the coming months, we will stilll be focusing on the Vue 3 migration (the framework behind Kitsu) and advanced scheduling features, along with other exciting new features. If there are any specific needs you’d like us to address in Kitsu, let us know—we’re always listening! 👂
Thank you for reading! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. 💬