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The Special and Visual Effects Behind ‘Twisters’
Image credit: © Universal Studios Did you catch the star-studded "Twisters" film this year? Take a deep dive behind the scenes of the film with SIGGRAPH 2024 Talks contributors Ben Snow and Florian Witzel. Here, Ben and Florian discuss the technological advancements...
The Special and Visual Effects Behind ‘Twisters’
20 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
SIGGRAPH 2024 Talks contributors deep dive the special and visual effects of the 2024 film “Twisters” via the lens of the film’s tornadoes.
Our Top 10 Most-read Blogs of 2024
19 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
As you set your resolutions and make your plans for the year ahead, reflect on the top stories from 2024 that captured our readers’ attention.
Exploring Innovation and Excellence: The ACM SIGGRAPH Awards Program
16 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences
Celebrate computer graphics excellence by learning about the ACM SIGGRAPH Awards Program categories of distinction and nomination process.
Your Guide to the Top Tech Gifts of 2024
12 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Discover the best gifts of 2024 for everyone on your list this holiday season. From trendsetters to tech lovers, find the perfect present for every personality with our SIGGRAPH gift guide.
Hair-raising Innovation
11 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Animation, Emerging Technologies, Real-Time, Technical Papers
Pioneering a new era in real-time hair rendering, the SIGGRAPH 2024 Technical Paper “Strand-Based Hair Modeling and Rendering with Mesh Shaders” introduces innovative methods that redefine efficiency and realism in computer graphics.
Redefining Arabic Typography
10 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Discover how the team at xLab reimagines Arabic script while celebrating the pivotal yet overlooked role of Arab scientists in shaping early computing technologies.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 84 – Award-Winning Voxelized Destruction at Real-Time Live!
5 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Real-Time
SIGGRAPH 2024 Emerging Technologies Chair Angus Forbes welcomes SIGGRAPH 2024 Real-Time Live! Award Winner Tim McGraw for an enriching conversation.
Visually Jamming at the Sphere
3 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Learn how Moment Factory was able “visually jam” alongside Phish at the Las Vegas Sphere with their “VJing-style” control toolbox.
SIGGRAPH 2025: Innovation and Community Meet in the Heart of Vancouver
15 November 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
The SIGGRAPH 2025 Committee shares why they love Vancouver as a gathering place for the computer graphics community.
The Value of Volunteerism at ACM SIGGRAPH
15 November 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Volunteerism at ACM SIGGRAPH is crucial for fostering innovation and community, with the Volunteer Development Committee supporting and recognizing volunteers who drive the organization’s mission in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
Inspiration for Your SIGGRAPH 2025 Submission
14 November 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesArt, Conferences, Education, Emerging Technologies, Interactive Techniques, Research
Hop in the driver’s seat and find inspiration for your SIGGRAPH 2025 submissions.
Get to Know SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Keynote Speaker, Yoshiyuki Miyamae
13 November 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Yoshiyuki Miyamae has impacted the fashion industry by integrating technology into textile design and advancing the legacy of Issey Miyake.
Symbolic Interplay Between Humans and Machines
12 November 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Art, Conferences, Hardware
Kachi Chan’s Art Paper showcases the symbolic interplay between humans and machines and offers an opportunity to view societal and political issues in a unique way.