SIGGRAPH 2025 Art Gallery Chair Francesca Franco sits down with Manfred Mohr, Christa Sommerer, and Laurent Mignonneau to explore the evolving intersection of art, technology, and nature — from algorithmic and generative art to interactive systems and AI.
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Animation
Melting Nostalgia: The Radiant Imagination of ‘The Sun Is Bad’
13 February 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art
“The Sun Is Bad” is a vibrant tale set in 1980s Hong Kong, where a girl’s fight against the sun blends nostalgia with resilience and environmental themes.
From a 2D Graphic to an Immersive Environment
24 October 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Visual Effects
Learn how the BUCK design team took a 2D graphic promoting Airbnb’s new AirCover product and introduced it to the market in a breathtaking immersive experience.
Finding Color in the Chaos
15 July 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
“Patterns” follows a passenger’s train journey that transforms from chaos to joy, ultimately highlighting life’s hidden colorful moments and their uplifting impact.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 86 – Directors’ Cut: Behind the Scenes of the Computer Animation Festival
26 February 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Conferences, Design, Film, Production
Join SIGGRAPH Spotlight as past, present, and future Computer Animation Festival chairs, including Tim Cheung, share insider tips, submission secrets, and exciting previews of SIGGRAPH 2025!
SMEAR Meets Sphere
17 January 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Technical Papers
This Blender-integrated tool combines beginner-friendly presets with advanced customization, tackling longstanding challenges in 3D workflows.
Experience the SIGGRAPH 2024 Electronic Theater
1 August 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
Explore the cutting-edge animation of SIGGRAPH 2024 Electronic Theater, and find out how you can access the short films.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 80 – Storytelling Through the Power of Animation
12 July 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
SIGGRAPH 2025 Electronic Theater Director Dawn Fidrick welcomes four SIGGRAPH 2024 Electronic Theater contributors, Toby Cochran , Adrain Ochoa , Mo Mahler , and Bill Shannon, for an enriching discussion about animation.
Pushing Boundaries of Animation With Cutting-edge CGI
24 February 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Visual Effects
“Vidalia” is a dark fantasy animated short that brings to life a unique world through advanced CGI and visual effects, emphasizing realism and immersion.
Hair-raising Innovation
11 December 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Animation, Emerging Technologies, Real-Time, Technical Papers
Pioneering a new era in real-time hair rendering, the SIGGRAPH 2024 Technical Paper “Strand-Based Hair Modeling and Rendering with Mesh Shaders” introduces innovative methods that redefine efficiency and realism in computer graphics.
Farbe im Chaos finden
19 July 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation
“Patterns” folgt der turbulenten Zugfahrt eines Fahrgastes, die sich vom Chaos in die Freude verwandelt und schließlich die verborgenen, farbenfrohen Momente des Lebens und ihre erhebende Wirkung hervorhebt.
Crafting the Enchanted Universe of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’
19 February 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Production
Discover how the DreamWorks VFX team developed the fairytale elements of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” while maintaining the essence of the beloved character and world.