ACM SIGGRAPH Blog

Get in the Ring (Virtually): ‘Metapunch X’ Levels Up Esports
Image Credit: XRLab@NTUT At SIGGRAPH 2024’s Immersive Pavilion, one standout experience blurs the boundaries between virtual gameplay and real-world motion: "Metapunch X". This innovative XR project combines multidisplay environments and exertion-based haptic...
Get in the Ring (Virtually): ‘Metapunch X’ Levels Up Esports
8 May 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Metaverse, Virtual Reality
We caught up with the creators behind this contribution to learn more about the inspirations, challenges, and ambitions driving this next-generation esports experience.
Animating the Self
6 May 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Education, Emerging Technologies, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
Discover how students at NCSU’s MADTech program combined photogrammetry, mocap, and performance theory to create cinematic Metahuman animations featured at SIGGRAPH 2024.
Get to Know the SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Committee
17 April 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences
Meet the team behind SIGGRAPH Asia 2025, led by Prof. Taku Komura. Discover the experts shaping this premier event in computer graphics and interactive techniques!
AI Meets Artistry
3 April 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Real-Time
KREA Real-time’s AI-powered rendering transforms creativity, enabling artists to work faster, push boundaries, and innovate with AI.
MTSU ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter: Growing, Connecting, and Shaping the Future of Animation
26 March 2025 • by ACM SIGGRAPHACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences, Education, Students
The MTSU ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter has grown since its 2012 founding, offering students industry connections, events, and hands-on experiences in animation. The group continues to shape future animators through networking and professional opportunities.
Meet the SIGGRAPH 2025 Computer Animation Festival Jury
29 April 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
Meet the jury of the SIGGRAPH 2025 Computer Animation Festival — an extraordinary group of industry leaders whose expertise and dedication to innovation and storytelling will shape this year’s celebration of computer graphics and animation.
The Eras of GPU Development
11 April 2025 • by Jon PeddieHardware
Discover the evolution of GPUs through six groundbreaking eras, from graphics accelerators to universal compute engines. Explore how APIs and rapid advancements have transformed computational capabilities beyond Moore’s Law.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 88 – In Conversation With Women of SIGGRAPH Conversations
28 March 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
In this special Women’s History Month episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, we welcome Kalina Borkiewicz, Eveline Falcão, and Dawn Fidrick from the Women of SIGGRAPH Conversations (WOSC). They share insights on the impact of women in the SIGGRAPH community, the role of mentorship, and how WOSC has shaped their careers. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on advocacy and empowerment in the industry!
A Love for Horror Games and the Interactivity of VR
25 March 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Virtual Reality
The medium of VR opens a new world of possibilities for what horror games can become. Grab your headsets, it is time to enter the multi-sensory VR horror experience!
Editing the Present
22 April 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAugmented Reality, Conferences, Emerging Technologies
Explore the sensation of real-time slow motion through a layered video display that challenges our perception of time.
Explore Vancouver: The SIGGRAPH Insider’s Guide
10 April 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Discover the best things to do in Vancouver during SIGGRAPH 2025 — from scenic views at Grouse Mountain to local food tours, arts festivals, and more.
A Path to Smarter, More Effective Designs
27 March 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Software, Visual Effects
As we see Gaussian Splatting becoming more important in computer graphics and interactive techniques, we caught up with SIGGRAPH 2024 Birds of a Feather presenter Kedar Deshpande.
Augmented Reality, Amplified Performance
20 March 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAugmented Reality, Conferences, Real-Time, Virtual Reality
Creators are blending digital visuals with reality while merging AR and live music for an immersive yet shared experience. At SIGGRAPH 2024, Real-Time Live! contributors showcased their work — we caught up with them to learn more.