Each year a select group is hand-picked to serve on the Computer Animation Festival Jury; the aim is always a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The choice is difficult since SIGGRAPH represents such a wide array of industries and professions. It's also a...
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SIGGRAPH 2013 Conference Chair Mk Haley Previews the 40th SIGGRAPH Conference
11 April 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Emerging Technologies, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Mobile, Real-Time
Following is a brief conversation with Mk Haley (pictured below), SIGGRAPH 2013 Conference Chair from Disney Research Labs, who discusses the vision, goals, and team behind SIGGRAPH 2013. Background on Mk: Mk Haley, SIGGRAPH 2013 Chair Photo credit: Jess Allen Mk...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Highlights from Los Angeles
9 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Interactive Techniques
The SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition continued the tradition of being a top draw with attendees. Los Angeles – SIGGRAPH 2012, the world's premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, welcomed 21,212 artists, research scientists, gaming experts and...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Conference Chair Rebecca Strzelec’s Vision Behind S2012
9 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Graphics, Industry Leaders
Hear from SIGGRAPH 2012 Conference Chair Rebecca Strzelec from Penn State Altoona who discusses her vision behind this year's conference and exhibition at the 2012 Media Briefing on Tuesday morning.
Robotics @ SIGGRAPH 2012
8 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Emerging Technologies, Interactive Techniques
Check out one of the more popular exhibits inflatable slide at SIGGRAPH 2012 Emerging Technologies [called TELESAR V] that enables human beings to experience a real-time sensation of being and interacting in a remote location.
SIGGRAPH 2012 Emerging Technologies Highlight Tour
7 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Emerging Technologies
Join SIGGRAPH 2012 Emerging Technologies Chair Preston Smith from the Laureate Institute for Brain Research as he leads a brief tour of this popular, interactive bouncy castle technology area that features 26 cutting-edge exhibits.
SIGGRAPH 2012 Conference Photos
7 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesEmerging Technologies, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
The always popular Technical Papers Fast Forward once again drew a full house on Sunday evening.Here are three photographs from conference activities during the past two days. Feel free to share with colleagues or publish. These are shots from the official...
Some of Sunday’s Must Attend Events
5 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
The Fast Forward is an energetic (and often humorous) preview of the year's amazing Technical Papers content. Following below are just a few compelling sessions that help kick-off SIGGRAPH 2012. Be sure to hit these and other sessions to get your week off on the...
Important SIGGRAPH 2012 Reminders for Attendees
1 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Gaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
The SIGGRAPH 2012 Perfect Blend of Art & Science Starts 5 August 2012 Schedule Download the SIGGRAPH 2012 Locator for an advance preview of all SIGGRAPH 2012 onsite details, highlights and schedule information. A printed copy will be provided to all...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition Numbers Surging
31 July 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
Following is a brief Q&A with SIGGRAPH's Exhibition Management team in regards to the SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition and what attendees can expect. The SIGGRAPH Exhibition is always an energetic marketplace for the latest technology. How are numbers compared to previous...
Real Steel’s Noisy Boy to Appear at SIGGRAPH 2012
20 July 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Film, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
Image credit: Copyright DreamWorks II Distribution Co,. LLC, All Rights Reserved. Courtesy of Digital Domain If you ever wanted to have your picture taken with something ridiculously awesome (like a 7-ft tall robot), then mark your calendars for SIGGRAPH 2012 where...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Showcasing Advancements in Real-Time Graphics
11 July 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Gaming, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time, Visual Effects
SIGGRAPH Real-Time Live! is the premiere showcase for the latest trends and techniques for pushing the boundaries of interactive visuals. A series of 10 international jury-selected submissions will be presented in a fast-paced, 90-minute show of cutting-edge,...