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SIGGRAPH 2012 Emerging Technologies Preview
8 May 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHEmerging Technologies, Gaming, Interactive Techniques
SIGGRAPH 2012 Emerging Technologies provides attendees an exclusive hands-on opportunity to interact with the newest developments in multiple fields including 3D displays, robotics, interactive input devices, and more. SIGGRAPH 2012, 5-9 August at the Los Angeles...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Courses Preview
4 May 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Art, Education, Graphics, Interactive Techniques
Courses are short (1.5 hours) or half-day (3.25 hours) structured sessions that often include elements of interactive demonstration, performance, or other imaginative approaches to teaching. Attendees learn from leading experts in the field and gain inside knowledge...
Hébert Wins SIGGRAPH Lifetime Achievement Award in Digital Art
2 May 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHACM SIGGRAPH, Art, Industry Leaders
The 2012 ACM SIGGRAPH Lifetime Achievement Award in Digital Art is awarded to Jean-Pierre Hébert for his pioneering achievements in creating art through computer programming. At the core of his work are algorithms that generate drawings on paper as well as sand and...
SIGGRAPH Art Gallery Unveils Event Line-Up
31 July 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHArt, Graphics, Interactive Techniques
The SIGGRAPH Art Gallery released its line-up for events during conference week. The theme for this year is "Tracing Home" and the following is Mona Kasra's [the SIGGRAPH 2011 Art Gallery chair] vision statement for the content: "In the era of networked technology,...
Jon Peddie Research Releases Analysis on Computer Graphics Industry
22 July 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Research, Visual Effects
**The overall CG market will exceed $100 billion in 2014** **Industry enjoys 7% growth for past five years** The computer graphics (CG) industry has been a growth industry since it was established the late 1970s. Weathering the storms of the recession of 2009, the CG...
Interview With SIGGRAPH 2011 The Studio Chair: Chris Williams
14 July 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHIndustry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
Following is a brief conversation with Chris Williams, The Studio Chair from Knowledge Adventure! (pictured at right). He currently is their Creative Director and attended the University of California, Riverside. For someone who is new to SIGGRAPH, what should they...
SIGGRAPH Game Content Revealed: Part III
11 July 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time, Visual Effects
Following is the final entry of a three-part series focusing on game content that will be featured at SIGGRAPH 2011. This is a conversation between Naty Hoffman (pictured at the right) and ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter Reporter Mariebeth Aquino. Naty Hoffman is a Technical...
SIGGRAPH Gaming Content Revealed: Part Two
6 July 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time, Visual Effects
Following is the second entry of a three-part series focusing on gaming content that will be featured at SIGGRAPH 2011. This is a conversation between Jason RM Smith (pictured at the right) and ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter Reporter Mariebeth Aquino. After successfully leading...
SIGGRAPH 2011 Gaming Content Revealed
5 July 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time, Visual Effects
Following is the first entry of a three-part series focusing on gaming content that will be featured at SIGGRAPH 2011. This first entry is a conversation between Drew Davidson (pictured at the right) and ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter Reporter Mariebeth Aquino. Drew Davidson is...
Cory Doctorow Slotted to Help Open SIGGRAPH 2011 in The Studio
5 July 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGraphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
The Studio at SIGGRAPH 2011 is planning on kicking off this year’s conference with a Roundtable Chat on Sunday 7 August 2011 (12pm – 1:30pm) at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Studio is the place for technical experimentation and innovative creation. It’s where...
A Brief Conversation with Artist Meats Meier
16 June 2011 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Graphics, Interactive Techniques
Following below is a brief conversation with Meats Meier - the artist behind the Computer Animation Festival's "Animation Mother" pictured below. Meier is currently a freelance illustrator and animator living in Los Angeles. He taught the first ever ZBrush course at...