This Q&A was originally published in the ACM SIGGRAPH Member Profiles. Mark Elendt is a long-time volunteer with ACM SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH conferences and is the 2017 SIGGRAPH Courses Chair. He has been been a developer at Side Effects Software for over 25 years....
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Ninja Theory and Epic Games Talk Hellblade and the Future of Real-Time
18 October 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Gaming, Graphics, Real-Time, Software, Visual Effects
In July, SIGGRAPH 2016 attendees were treated to an epic Real-Time Live! show that featured some of the greatest achievements in real-time graphics to date, including this year's award-winning "From Previs to Final in Five Minutes: A Breakthrough in Live Performance...
Preview – SIGGRAPH Asia 2016
13 October 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences, Virtual Reality
The 9th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia will take place in Macao, China at The Venetian Macao from 5 - 8 December 2016. SIGGRAPH Asia is an annual event that attracts more than 6,000 people from over 50...
‘Finding Dory’ Production Facts You May Not Know
11 October 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film
This summer, SIGGRAPH 2016's Production Sessions program brought in some big names to help attendees peek into the minds behind major studio productions, including the brilliant team for Disney•Pixar's "Finding Dory." Pixar Animation Studios brought along a massive...
Computer Graphics and SIGGRAPH Pioneer Jim Blinn
8 September 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Research
Photo courtesy of Waskul TV This Q&A was originally published in the ACM SIGGRAPH Member Profiles. Jim Blinn is a pioneer in computer graphics and is known for his work with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory where he produced computer graphics animations for...
Keeping the Flame Alive: SIGGRAPH 2016 Video Content
18 August 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences
SIGGRAPH 2016 broke new ground in so many ways, including the introduction of streaming video content and more video capture than ever. As always, the ACM SIGGRAPH SCOOP team was on hand at at the conference, documenting the content, people, and innovations on...
SIGGRAPH 2016: A Recap
29 July 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Conferences, Emerging Technologies, Gaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Mobile, Production, Research, Virtual Reality
photo credit: Jim Hagarty Photography SIGGRAPH 2016 has concluded its 43rd annual event with strong attendance from around the world. With the tagline "Render the Possibilities," SIGGRAPH 2016 was held at the Anaheim Convention Center, 24 - 28 July 2016. Taking over...
Real-Time Wow
28 July 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAugmented Reality, Conferences, Real-Time, Virtual Reality
“Anything can happen … and it probably will,” opened SIGGRAPH 2016’s Real-Time Live! Chair, Pol Jeremias of Pixar Animation Studios, preparing the audience for a program anticipated to go above and beyond expectations. Jeremias welcomed attendees after the first...
Wordless Wednesday: SIGGRAPH 2016 in Pictures
27 July 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Animation, Art, Conferences, Design, Education, Emerging Technologies, Film, Gaming, Graphics, Production, Real-Time, Research, Simulation, Students, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects
With special thanks to photographers John Fujii and Jim Hagarty Photography as well as the efforts of Student Volunteers. [gallery...
The Battle Begins: Play Feuding Cities at SIGGRAPH 2016
27 July 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Gaming, Interactive Techniques, Mobile
Feuding Cities in the SIGGRAPH 2016 Studio offers attendees at SIGGRAPH 2016 an opportunity to compete in a physical and digital game throughout the conference week. Attendees join one of the two cities – Takal or Matusa – and create assets for a physical game,...
Dare to Do Mighty Things: Z. Nagin Cox at SIGGRAPH 2016
26 July 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAugmented Reality, Conferences, Emerging Technologies, Industry Leaders, Research, Virtual Reality
On day two of the SIGGRAPH 2016 conference, attendees — both physical and virtual — heard from Keynote and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA JPL) Spacecraft Operations Engineer Z. Nagin Cox who shared stories from her interplanetary robotic missions, including that...
SIGGRAPH 2016: Tips for First-Time Attendees
21 July 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Augmented Reality, Conferences, Film, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects
photo credit: "Submergence," courtesy of Anthony Rowe, Gaz Bushell, Liam Birtles, Chris Bennewith, Oliver Brown - Squidsoup Whether you're in animation, research, production development, fine arts and design, or games, SIGGRAPH 2016 has something for everyone. The...











