From the facial animation heralded in "Benjamin Button," to the destruction of cities in "Transformers," and the sculptural artistry of the characters in "Pacific Rim" and the "Avengers," much of the effects on screen are computer generated -- and this year's...
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ACM SIGGRAPH congratulates ACM Fellow Adam Finkelstein
5 March 2015 • by Barb HelferACM SIGGRAPH, Graphics, Software
Recently I had a delightful conversation with Adam Finkelstein, a newly awarded ACM Fellow. Fellowship is a prestigious honor bestowed upon ACM members who have made significant contributions to computing, and is awarded to a mere one percent of the association’s...
On the Benefits of Membership
19 February 2015 • by Jeff JortnerACM SIGGRAPH, Industry Leaders
As President of ACM SIGGRAPH, I often get asked "why should I join?" Being a member of this Special Interest Group on Graphics has provided opportunities for great friendships, personal and professional development, and many learning experiences. I attended my first...
ACM SIGGRAPH Selects 2018 Conference Chair
11 February 2015 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences, Industry Leaders
ACM SIGGRAPH announced the selection of Roy C. Anthony, Research & Innovation with Christie, as the SIGGRAPH 2018 Conference Chair. Anthony, who chaired the Production Sessions at SIGGRAPH 2014 in Vancouver this past August, has been an active member and...
SIGGRAPH 2011 Ranks as Vancouver’s Largest Conference Ever
21 November 2014 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences
Vancouver, British Columbia – SIGGRAPH 2011, the world's premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, welcomed 15,872 artists, research scientists, gaming experts and developers, filmmakers, students, and academics from 74 countries around the...
Guest Blogger Guidelines
18 November 2013 • by ACM SIGGRAPHACM SIGGRAPH
ACM SIGGRAPH Blog Guest Author Guidelines Given the broad expanse of topics and contributors, basic guidelines have been created for the ACM SIGGRAPH blog in order to channel a relevant and consistent experience for our communities. Please refer to these guidelines as...
Get Ready For SIGGRAPH 2013
19 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences, Uncategorized
Ready or Not, Here Comes SIGGRAPH! Image submitted by Massey Moto, who added: "Happy 40th Anniversary! My 20th. My first was in Anaheim in '93 #SIGGRAPH2013 Time flys." Thanks Massey, we hope to see you at 20 more! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Anaheim!...
ACM SIGGRAPH Announces 2012 Award Honorees
29 June 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Graphics, Industry Leaders
ACM SIGGRAPH is excited to announce its 2012 award recipients: Greg Turk, Computer Graphics Achievement Award; Karen Liu, Significant New Researcher; Jean-Pierre Hébert, Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art; and David Kasik, Outstanding Service Award. The awards will...
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...