The Art Gallery’s 2013 theme, XYZN: Scale, draws attention to a key critical affordance of computer-based authorship: the ability to iteratively scale our digital representations at will: in-out-up-down, back and forth, + and -. These core functions enable us to...
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An Appeal from the SIGGRAPH 2013 Student Volunteer Chair: “Last Call for Applications”
29 January 2013 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Emerging Technologies, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Students
Apply now to be considered for an invitation to join an incredible group of gifted and dedicated students who help make SIGGRAPH possible. The SIGGRAPH Conference draws thousands of attendees together from around the world, along with industry professionals who are...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Highlights from Los Angeles
9 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Interactive Techniques
The SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition continued the tradition of being a top draw with attendees. Los Angeles – SIGGRAPH 2012, the world's premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, welcomed 21,212 artists, research scientists, gaming experts and...
Overview of SIGGRAPH 2012 Posters Program
9 August 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHConferences, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
Posters are a light-weight, low-tech method for presenting student, in-progress, and late-breaking work. Poster topics range from applications of computer graphics to novel interactive techniques and in-depth research in specific areas. They are displayed throughout...
Interview with SIGGRAPH Keynote Speaker Jane McGonigal
9 August 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Gaming, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
Listen to Jane McGonigal discuss her thoughts and vision immediately after giving the SIGGRAPH 2012 keynote address in Los Angeles.
SIGGRAPH 2012 Art Gallery Preview
8 August 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHArt, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
Join Osman Khan, SIGGRAPH 2012 Art Gallery Chair, as tobogã inflavel he takes you on a wonderful tour of the miraculous in Los Angeles.
Robotics @ SIGGRAPH 2012
8 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Emerging Technologies, Interactive Techniques
Check out one of the more popular exhibits inflatable slide at SIGGRAPH 2012 Emerging Technologies [called TELESAR V] that enables human beings to experience a real-time sensation of being and interacting in a remote location.
SIGGRAPH 2012 Conference Photos
7 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesEmerging Technologies, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
The always popular Technical Papers Fast Forward once again drew a full house on Sunday evening.Here are three photographs from conference activities during the past two days. Feel free to share with colleagues or publish. These are shots from the official...
Some of Sunday’s Must Attend Events
5 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
The Fast Forward is an energetic (and often humorous) preview of the year's amazing Technical Papers content. Following below are just a few compelling sessions that help kick-off SIGGRAPH 2012. Be sure to hit these and other sessions to get your week off on the...
Important SIGGRAPH 2012 Reminders for Attendees
1 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Gaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
The SIGGRAPH 2012 Perfect Blend of Art & Science Starts 5 August 2012 Schedule Download the SIGGRAPH 2012 Locator for an advance preview of all SIGGRAPH 2012 onsite details, highlights and schedule information. A printed copy will be provided to all...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition Numbers Surging
31 July 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
Following is a brief Q&A with SIGGRAPH's Exhibition Management team in regards to the SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition and what attendees can expect. The SIGGRAPH Exhibition is always an energetic marketplace for the latest technology. How are numbers compared to previous...
Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2012 Mobile Chair Lars Erik Holmquist
26 July 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGraphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Mobile
The following is a brief conversation with Lars Erik Holmquist, SIGGRAPH Mobile Chair and Principal Research Scientist at Yahoo! Labs. Holmquist has led pioneering research efforts in mobile user interfaces, robotic toys, information displays, media sharing,...