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MetaLimbs 2.0: Exploring Telepresence

MetaLimbs 2.0: Exploring Telepresence

Image credit: Fusion: Full Body Surrogacy for Collaborative Communication © 2018 Keio University Graduate School of Design, The University of Tokyo The Emerging Technologies displayed at SIGGRAPH 2018 will push the boundaries of human experience, the sense of self,...

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 11 – Technology Talk with Steven LaValle and Ben Malouf

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 11 – Technology Talk with Steven LaValle and Ben Malouf

For SIGGRAPH 2018, we're all about exploring the "GENERATIONS" and history behind our community. What better way to do that then by letting the experts speak for themselves? In this all-new podcast, Emerging Technologies Chair Gerry Derksen and Studio Chair Nik Aberle...

Regional Snapshot: Computer Graphics in Europe (Part II)

Regional Snapshot: Computer Graphics in Europe (Part II)

By Jessica Sommerville In part one of our regional snapshot of CG in Europe, we discussed the current production and work climate of the industry in this region. Enjoy the second part of our take on CG in Europe, where we will explore the current industry and...

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...

See, Touch, Learn: Emerging Technologies at SIGGRAPH 2017

See, Touch, Learn: Emerging Technologies at SIGGRAPH 2017

Image: Touch Hologram in Mid-Air, courtesy IMMERSION  The Emerging Technologies Program at SIGGRAPH 2017 lets you interact with surprising experiences that move beyond digital tradition, blur the boundaries between art and science, and transform social assumptions....

Laval Virtual Winner ‘Real Baby’ to Showcase at SIGGRAPH 2017

Laval Virtual Winner ‘Real Baby’ to Showcase at SIGGRAPH 2017

At Laval Virtual's 19th Annual Conference, SIGGRAPH 2017 Emerging Technologies Chair Jeremy Kenisky presented a special prize to competition winner “Real Baby – Real Family.” The "Real Baby" project creates an age controllable VR avatar from 2D face images, and was...

Regional Snapshot: Computer Graphics in North America

Regional Snapshot: Computer Graphics in North America

photo courtesy Jessica Sommerville by Jessica Sommerville This is the second installment in the regional snapshot series. In the previous article we focused on the current state of the Computer Graphics Industry in Australasia.This article explores both current trends...

Meet SIGGRAPH 2017 General Submissions Chair Mashhuda Glencross

Meet SIGGRAPH 2017 General Submissions Chair Mashhuda Glencross

Mashhuda Glencross is the General Submissions Chair for SIGGRAPH 2017. We recently sat down with her to discuss General Submissions — what they are and where they fit into overall programming at the annual SIGGRAPH conference. The General Submissions deadline for Los...

Meet Emerging Technologies Chair Jeremy Kenisky

Meet Emerging Technologies Chair Jeremy Kenisky

Jeremy Kenisky is the Emerging Technologies Chair for SIGGRAPH 2017. We recently sat down with him to discuss his vision for the upcoming experience as well as the type of projects he hopes will be shared during the call for submissions. The deadline to submit content...

ACM SIGGRAPH International Resources in Macao

ACM SIGGRAPH International Resources in Macao

Photo: part of the IRC committee at the Pixar Party at SIGGRAPH 2016 in Anaheim, CA by Diana Arellano (ACM SIGGRAPH International Resources Committee Chair) In just a few days, the spectacular luxury hotel and casino resort Venetian Macao will open its doors to...