Rodeo FX used Gaussian Splat technology on “Dune: Prophecy” to create faster, more detailed previs for complex CG environments. This new workflow improved collaboration and delivered higher-quality visuals earlier in production.
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SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 100 – The Making of ‘Zootopia 2’
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, host Valerie Bernard is joined by Byron Howard, Marlon West, and Kira Lehtomaki to explore the creative and technical journey behind “Zootopia 2”. Together, the creators share how story, animation craft, and visual effects came together at Walt Disney Animation Studios to expand a beloved world while pushing performance, pipeline, and collaboration to new heights.
Harnessing Numeric Power for Cinematic Magic
The Wētā FX team is soaring to new heights with James Gunn’s “Superman”. We caught up with Guy Williams, who captained the film’s VFX team.
Bringing Music to Life in a Highly Stylized Animated Film
We connected with Wētā FX Visual Effects Supervisor Keith Mille, to learn more about this collaborative creative process that led to an Academy Award®-winning animated film.
Animating the Self
Discover how students at NCSU’s MADTech program combined photogrammetry, mocap, and performance theory to create cinematic Metahuman animations featured at SIGGRAPH 2024.
A Path to Smarter, More Effective Designs
As we see Gaussian Splatting becoming more important in computer graphics and interactive techniques, we caught up with SIGGRAPH 2024 Birds of a Feather presenter Kedar Deshpande.
Pushing Boundaries of Animation With Cutting-edge CGI
“Vidalia” is a dark fantasy animated short that brings to life a unique world through advanced CGI and visual effects, emphasizing realism and immersion.
From a 2D Graphic to an Immersive Environment
Learn how the BUCK design team took a 2D graphic promoting Airbnb’s new AirCover product and introduced it to the market in a breathtaking immersive experience.
Digital Storytelling Through Medical Animation
Digital storytelling to convey medical information messages has rapidly evolved into our world, and it also made its way into the SIGGRAPH 2024 Electronic Theater.
Embark on an Animation Excellence Journey
Revisit some of the trailblazing work that we have spotlighted from this prestigious animation showcase that is the Electronic Theater.
Step Into the Virtual Arena With Real-time Stage Modeling and Visual Effects
Contributor Taehyun Rhee gives an exclusive look into the SIGGRAPH 2023 Real-Time Live! Audience Choice winning project.
A Glimpse Into the Future: Rendering the Aftermath of Climate Change Through ‘3.5%’
Step into a world transformed by the effects of climate change with “3.5%”, Lukas Bieri’s SIGGRAPH 2022 Electronic Theater selection.