Benefits to Being a SIGGRAPH 2021 Virtual Student Volunteer
What’s in it for the student volunteers in 2021? The benefits might surprise you!
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 41 – Art in the Age of TikTok
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, four artists discuss how they use data, new realities, and social media to create and distribute their art.
Creating the Highly Anticipated ‘The Last of Us Part II’
Learn more about how Naughty Dog developed “The Last of Us Part II,” including how visual effects like volumetric fog were created and how fans are receiving this highly anticipated sequel.
ACM SIGGRAPH Chapters: Looking Back on 2020
Look back on how ACM SIGGRAPH chapters around the world stayed connected through live and virtual events in 2020.
A Look Back at Past Emerging Technologies Submission ‘You’re In Control’
Former MIT graduate students Dan Aminzade and Hayes Raffle discuss their 2004 project, “You’re In Control”.
Teaching Culturally Relevant STEAM Concepts through XR
Curious how to use XR in your classroom? We caught up with contributors to the SIGGRAPH 2020 Birds of a Feather session “Making XR a Reality for Teaching Culturally Relevant STEAM Concepts” to learn more about their backgrounds and what led them to collaborate.
AI Avatars, Virtual Assistants, and Deepfakes: A Real-Time Look
Hao Li shares the process of developing AI avatars and virtual assistants, emerging trends in the deepfakes space, and his advice for those planning to submit to a future SIGGRAPH conference.
Developing ‘Davigo’: Balancing Gameplay in Asymmetrical VR
The developers behind “Davigo,” an asymmetrical VR game, discuss their SIGGRAPH 2020 presentation and dig into the game mechanics.
5 Reasons You Should Become a SIGGRAPH 2021 Team Leader
What is a SIGGRAPH team leader? How is the role different from being a student volunteer? We’ve got 5 reasons for you to find out.
Production Perseveres Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hear from the discussion leaders of SIGGRAPH 2020’s “Overcoming production hurdles in CG industry in the age of social distancing” session and discover their thoughts on filmmaking during a pandemic.