Computational Design of Linkage-Based Characters This year, the Technical Papers program received a total of 505 completed submissions! After committee review, 127 of them have been accepted, accounting for a 25% acceptance rate. In addition, 46 papers, Jumping...
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Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2014 Chair Dave Shreiner
15 April 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
In 2014, SIGGRAPH returns to Vancouver, British Columbia Briefly describe your past experience as a SIGGRAPH volunteer and what motivated you to serve as the SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference Chair. I’ve been a long-time contributor to the SIGGRAPH Courses program – I’ve...
A Q&A with the SIGGRAPH 2014 Computer Animation Festival Chair Jerome Solomon
26 February 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Emerging Technologies, Industry Leaders
Jerome Solomon Editor's note: When not volunteering or being a great dad, Jerome Solomon serves as Academic Dean and Director of Game Design & Development at Cogswell Polytechnical College in Sunnyvale, CA. What can we expect from the 2014 Computer Animation...
Past SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Presenters Recognized by the Academy
7 February 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Graphics, Industry Leaders
Paul Debevec The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its scientific and technical achievements award recipients who will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation this year. bouncy castle According to Paul Debevec,...
SIGGRAPH Launches Free Program Offering Educational Videos to Computer Graphics Community
24 January 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHEducation, Gaming, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Mobile
SIGGRAPH University provides a sampling of the content from the annual SIGGRAPH conference. The videos are available to the public at no cost through the ACM SIGGRAPH YouTube channel. All who watch the videos are encouraged to continue the educational experience by...
SIGGRAPH 2013 Presents the Full Length Keynote
25 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
In conjunction with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, SIGGRAPH 2013 presented the Marc Davis Lecture Series as its Keynote Presentation. Nine distinguished animation film directors shared their experiences along complex paths to filmmaking success....
SIGGRAPH 2013 Electronic Theater Time Lapse
23 July 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
A popular part of pula pula inflavel the Computer Animation Festival is the premiere screening of the SIGGRAPH 2013 Electronic Theater. Here's a time lapse quick clip of the Arena filling up before the show starts. We seemed to have filled the place!
SIGGRAPH Mobile Presents Latest Advances in Handheld Technology
3 July 2013 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGraphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Mobile
Sphero Augmented Reality: When Balls Become Beavers Now in its second year, the SIGGRAPH Mobile program presents the latest advances in mobile technologies, graphics, and apps. In talks, workshops, panels, and demonstrations, mobile innovators from around the world...
SIGGRAPH 2013 Unveils Riveting Final Lineup of Production Sessions
17 June 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Production
SIGGRAPH 2013, 21 -25 July at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, released the final lineup of 15 Production Sessions to be featured at this year’s conference. These Production Sessions are part of the overall Computer Animation Festival, which is open to...
SIGGRAPH 2013 Partners with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Keynote Session
14 June 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Industry Leaders
Please click to enlarge image.Marc DavisSIGGRAPH 2013 is pleased to announce a partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to bring the Marc Davis Lecture Series to Anaheim for its Keynote Session on 22 July 2013. During this session, eight...
Q&A with Mark Elendt, SIGGRAPH 2013 Dailies Chair
11 June 2013 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
Mark Elendt Following is a brief Q&A with Mark Elendt, SIGGRAPH 2013 Dailies Chair from Side Effects Software. Mark has had quite a successful CG career and has been a devoted SIGGRAPH volunteer for many years. He is well known for his work at Side Effects...
European Directors Win Majority of SIGGRAPH 2013 Computer Animation Festival Honors
5 June 2013 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques