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27 Apr 2017

Regional Snapshot: Computer Graphics in China

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By Jessica Sommerville & Rick Xu For this Regional Snapshot post, we look into the trends and climate surrounding China’s computer graphics (CG) industry. We were fortunate to speak with a man known to many as “the father of the Chinese CG industry,” Raymond … Continued

18 Apr 2017

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

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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 … Continued

3 Mar 2017

Regional Snapshot: Computer Graphics in North America

by ACM SIGGRAPH | posted in: ACM SIGGRAPH, Augmented Reality, Emerging Technologies, Graphics, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | 0

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 emerging within … Continued

31 Jan 2017

My Take on the Future of VR

by Denise Quesnel | posted in: Augmented Reality, Conferences, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Simulation, Virtual Reality | 0

photo by John Fujii © 2015 ACM SIGGRAPH As I sat down to write this, I reflected on a story I wrote exactly one year ago for the ACM SIGGRAPH blog and how the state of virtual reality (VR) has evolved … Continued

26 Jan 2017

Meet SIGGRAPH 2017 General Submissions Chair Mashhuda Glencross

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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 … Continued

12 Jan 2017

How Google Made Its First VR Film, ‘Pearl’

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SIGGRAPH 2016 may have come and gone, but as awards season continues, we cannot get enough of the details behind some of the most buzzed-about projects. Google’s “Pearl” from esteemed director Patrick Osbourne continues to make waves and it is … Continued

22 Dec 2016

SIGGRAPH Asia 2016 – A Recap

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SIGGRAPH Asia 2016 successfully concluded its ninth edition, which brought together some of the biggest names and organizations in the computer graphics and interactive techniques industry. Held from 5 to 8 December 2016 at The Venetian Macao, Asia’s premier graphics, … Continued

19 Dec 2016

7 Last-minute VR Gifts for a Tech Enthusiast

by Denise Quesnel | posted in: Virtual Reality | 0

photo by John Fujii © 2016 ACM SIGGRAPH Still working on your holiday shopping list? If you’re a last-minute gifter, here are my top, virtual reality-themed picks for fellow tech enthusiasts: Give the gift of curiosity and nostalgia Google Earth VR … Continued

1 Dec 2016

ACM SIGGRAPH International Resources in Macao

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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 … Continued

10 Nov 2016

Google and Facebook at SIGGRAPH Asia 2016

by SIGGRAPH Conferences | posted in: ACM SIGGRAPH, Animation, Conferences, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | 0

Photos: Brian Cabral, Director of Engineering at Facebook (l); Paul Debevec, Senior Staff Engineer at Google VR (r) SIGGRAPH Asia 2016 promises to be a thrilling experience for attendees, who will witness the latest advancements in hardware, software and services … Continued