SIGGRAPH 2021 VR Theater interactive film “She” puts the viewer in the inner self of a boy exploring his gender identity after finding a magic lipstick that helps him to discover his feminine tendencies and ultimately gain self-acceptance.
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Bringing New Voices to the Table With Best in Show Award-winner ‘Loop’
18 March 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Industry Leaders
“Loop” Director Erica Milsom and Producer Krissy Cababa, of Pixar, share insights from the making of the SIGGRAPH award-winning short.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Heart and ‘Soul’ of Pixar’s Latest Feature
29 December 2020 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Production
Pixar’s Michael Fong and Bill Watral share how they created the characters of “Soul,” the contrast between the settings of New York City and the astral world of the Great Beyond, the most impactful scenes, and what it was like to wrap a film while working remotely during the pandemic.
Everything You Need to Know About the SIGGRAPH 2020 Traveling Show
1 October 2020 • by Emma GauthierAnimation, Conferences, Film
Discover how to book a Traveling Show screening of the SIGGRAPH 2020 Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater.
Dimension’s Jim Geduldick Shares Virtual Production Trends, Tips
18 May 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Film, Production, Visual Effects
SIGGRAPH sits down with Dimension’s Jim Geduldick to learn more about how virtual production has evolved over the past year.
Production Perseveres Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
14 January 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesBusiness, Conferences, Film, Production
Hear from the discussion leaders of SIGGRAPH 2020’s “Overcoming production hurdles in CG industry in the age of social distancing” session and discover their thoughts on filmmaking during a pandemic.
Access Top-notch Animation Works Featured at SIGGRAPH Asia 2020
1 December 2020 • by SIGGRAPH AsiaAnimation, Conferences, Film
SIGGRAPH Asia 2020’s Computer Animation Festival showcases animation, visual effects, and scientific visualization, along with must-see works in computer animation assembled by its jury. Animators and CG artists from Pixar, Cartoon Saloon, Netflix, Glen Keane Productions, and Titmouse (and more!) will discuss their creations and lifelong journeys into animation and computer graphics.
Continuing the Conversation on the State of the Art of CG in Advertising
11 September 2020 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesArt, Conferences, Film, Gaming, Graphics, Production, Visual Effects
We sit down with the panelists from “More with Less: The State of the Art of CG In Advertising” to continue the conversation and expand on questions from the audience during SIGGRAPH 2020.
‘An Artist’s Guide to Perception-bending Narratives’, a SIGGRAPH Now Webinar With Erick Oh
12 May 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesArt, Conferences, Education, Film, Virtual Reality
Get to know Oscar-nominated, Korean filmmaker and artist Erick Oh ahead of his SIGGRAPH Now webinar on Wednesday, 26 May at 1:00 pm PT.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 40 – Virtual Production
8 January 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Film, Production, Visual Effects
In this all-new episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, experts tackle virtual production and how the COVID-19 pandemic has catapulted innovation.
Baobab’s Latest VR Feature, ‘Baba Yaga’ Uses Hand Tracking to Improve Interactivity
20 October 2020 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Film, Production, Virtual Reality
“Baba Yaga” creators and storytellers Larry Cutler, Eric Darnell, Nathanial Dirksen, Justin Fischer, and Amy Tucker of Baobab Studios discuss the technology behind the project.
Perfecting Process for ‘Spies in Disguise’
28 August 2020 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Design, Film, Production
The presenters behind the SIGGRAPH 2020 Talk “Fifty Shades of Yay: A Multi-Shot Workflow from Design to Final” discuss their unconventional process for developing the animation of “Spies in Disguise.”