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The Perfect Combination: SIGGRAPH 2014 & Vancouver
1 April 2014 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage in all four seasons make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It's no surprise Condé Nast Magazine named it the "Best City in the Americas."Canada is known for its people's...
SIGGRAPH 2013 Highlights from Anaheim
31 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Graphics, Interactive Techniques
Anaheim marked the 40th annual SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition. SIGGRAPH 2013, the world's premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, celebrated its 40th anniversary by welcoming 17,162 artists, research scientists, gaming experts and...
Day 4 at SIGGRAPH 2013
25 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Production, Visual Effects
Day 4 just flew by! Here's a quick recap of all the incredible activities including Pixar teapots, contest give-aways,Jumping Castle Production Sessions, Computer Animation Festival, Electronic Theater, Dailies, and SIGGRAPH "After Dark", which featured outdoor...
SIGGRAPH 2013 Real-Time Live
25 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesInteractive Techniques, Real-Time
SIGGRAPH 2013 Real-Time Live Chair, Abe Wiley, discusses jumping castle the amazing world of Real-Time Live, what the program is all about, and what content was shown at this year's show.
Pixar Teapots at SIGGRAPH 2013
25 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Interactive Techniques, Software
The Pixar walking teapots have been distributed at SIGGRAPH for 10 years. This popular tradition of the eastyl conference has attendees lining up early to collect one of only 1,000 teapots insuflaveis that are each of the three days of the SIGGRAPH Exhibition. Learn...
SIGGRAPH 2013 Presents the Full Length Keynote
25 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
In conjunction with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, SIGGRAPH 2013 presented the Marc Davis Lecture Series as its Keynote Presentation. Nine distinguished animation film directors shared their experiences along complex paths to filmmaking success....
SIGGRAPH Day 3: More Sizzle Less Sleep
24 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Graphics, Interactive Techniques
Join the Scoop team as they take you on a brief recap of all the content, activities, and action at day 3 of SIGGRAPH 2013 in Anaheim. From morning to mechanical bull for sale night, there is nothing like a full day at SIGGRAPH.
Photos of the Day: Iron Man Maquettes Land @ SIGGRAPH 2013
24 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
Marvel's official "Iron Man" maquettes make an appearance at SIGGRAPH 2013 in Anaheim. Photo credit: N. Matesowicz. Attendees of Wednesday's Production Session "The Visual Effects of Marvel's 'Iron Man 3'" were treated to unexpected guest appearances by the "Iron...
Check Out SIGGRAPH 2013 Posters and New Poster Videos
23 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Interactive Techniques, Mobile, Research
SIGGRAPH 2013 Posters Coordinator Kurt Luther provides a high-level overview of the Posters Program. Posters are a convenient method for presenting in-progress research, student projects, and late-breaking work. Poster topics range from applications of computer...
SIGGRAPH 2013 Electronic Theater Time Lapse
23 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
A popular part of pula pula inflavel the Computer Animation Festival is the premiere screening of the SIGGRAPH 2013 Electronic Theater. Here's a time lapse quick clip of the Arena filling up before the show starts. We seemed to have filled the place!
SIGGRAPH Day 2: The Adventures Continue
23 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Graphics, Interactive Techniques
Day 2 of SIGGRAPH 2013 is in the record books. Here's a great recap of a very full day and fun evening including mechanical bull for sale the Awards Session, the Keynote, and the premiere showing of the 2013 Electronic Theater.