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The Garage at SIGGRAPH 2017

The Garage at SIGGRAPH 2017

The SIGGRAPH Garage, an area within the SIGGRAPH 2017 Exhibition that harkened back to a time when start-up technology companies were often built in someone’s garage, debuted this year to recognize the many new startup companies entering the industry. Using...

Who’s Who: SIGGRAPH 2017 Award Winners

Who’s Who: SIGGRAPH 2017 Award Winners

Image source: Twitter It has been a big, amazing year for art, research, and technology and SIGGRAPH 2017 was there to award it all. Find out who won our top honors and learn more about the projects below. ACM SIGGRAPH Awards The ACM SIGGRAPH Awards program recognizes...

That’s a Wrap: SIGGRAPH 2017 Photo Recap

That’s a Wrap: SIGGRAPH 2017 Photo Recap

A very special thanks to photographers John Fujii and Kyle Espeleta Photography as well as the efforts of our SIGGRAPH 2017 Student Volunteers. [gallery size="medium" link="file"...

SIGGRAPH 2017 Honors Emerging Technology and Innovation

SIGGRAPH 2017 Honors Emerging Technology and Innovation

Photo courtesy John Fujii for SIGGRAPH 2017 SIGGRAPH 2017, the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques, has concluded in Los Angeles with over 16,500 attendees from around...

SIGGRAPH 2017 News You Need to Know

SIGGRAPH 2017 News You Need to Know

With all of the chances to discover new research, learn new methods, or experience new technologies, it's highly likely you missed something that is worth a second look. Not to worry! Below is our mid-week round up of SIGGRAPH 2017 noteworthy stories from the heart of...

Disney Legend Floyd Norman at SIGGRAPH 2017

Disney Legend Floyd Norman at SIGGRAPH 2017

photo of Steve Waskul and Floyd Norman, courtesy of John Fujii for SIGRRAPH 2017 On Monday, 31 July, SIGGRAPH 2017 attendees heard from Floyd Norman, conference keynote speaker and the first African-American storyboard artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Norman...

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 4 – VR Village ‘HOLO-DOODLE’

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 4 – VR Village ‘HOLO-DOODLE’

In this bonus on-site episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast, SIGGRAPH 2017 VR Village Chair Denise Quesnel is joined by the industry-leading creators of the debut "HOLO-DOODLE" VR experience that kicks off today at 1:30 pm PST in the VR Village. Voices include...

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 3 – Appy Hour

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 3 – Appy Hour

The latest episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast features a discussion between SIGGRAPH 2017 Mobile Chair Akshay Agarwal and two Appy Hour contributors: Nelson Chu (Independent Developer) of "Expresii Watercolor" and Masood Kamandy (Pasadena City College) of...

The Studio at SIGGRAPH 2017: Cyborg Self

The Studio at SIGGRAPH 2017: Cyborg Self

Prepare for a broad range of concepts related to the convergence of the physical body and evolving technologies at the SIGGRAPH 2017 Studio. The new technologies you will experience in the Studio will change how we use innovative devices to experience the world within...

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 2 – Computer Animation Festival ‘Song of a Toad’

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 2 – Computer Animation Festival ‘Song of a Toad’

In the second episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast, SIGGRAPH 2017 Computer Animation Festival Director Pol Jeremias sits down with three of the creators behind the Best in Show winning animated short "Song of a Toad," part of this year's Electronic Theater....