May the ‘Fourth’ Be With You
3 May 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Real-Time, Virtual Reality
In honor of Star Wars Day, SIGGRAPH rounded up articles highlighting contributions to the “Star Wars” film franchise.
Volunteer Recognition Month: Where Passionate Volunteers Make Magic Happen
18 April 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders, Students
Join us as we celebrate Volunteer Recognition Month with an exclusive interview featuring three of SIGGRAPH’s dedicated volunteers: Gracie Arenas Strittmatter, Kristy Pron, and Mikki Rose.
In Real Time: Behind the Scenes of ‘The Cavern’
12 April 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time
Colin Penty shares details behind the SIGGRAPH 2022 Real-Time Live! presentation, “Behind the Scenes of ‘The Cavern’ UE65Cinematic Visual Tech Test.”
Go Planet, It’s Your Earth Day: Stories on Environment and Climate
11 April 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Check out this roundup of articles spotlighting climate change and other environmental challenges through the lens of computer graphics and interactive techniques.
Can GPU AI-enhanced Games Be Trusted?
6 April 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Graphics
AI and scaling techniques have been used in games to get computationally and resolution-dependent ray-tracing processing sped up to amazing frame rates at ultra-high resolution, but it comes at the cost of fidelity — most of the images are not originals. Will the creators complain, maybe sue?
What’s More Real Than Real? The Metaverse!
5 April 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Metaverse
Explore the SIGGRAPH 2022 Frontiers Talk “Haptics: A Touch of the Metaverse,” and unlock the future of virtual and augmented realities.
A Glimpse Into the Future: Rendering the Aftermath of Climate Change Through ‘3.5%’
20 March 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Visual Effects
Step into a world transformed by the effects of climate change with “3.5%”, Lukas Bieri’s SIGGRAPH 2022 Electronic Theater selection.
Women’s History Month: Featuring Women of the SIGGRAPH Community
17 March 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, take a look at some of our favorite articles featuring women creators, animators, artists, and more who are advancing our industry.
Tracing the Roots of Computer Graphics: A Conversation With Jacob Gaboury
10 March 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Research
Author and media historian Jacob Gaboury discusses his latest book on the history of computer graphics.
From Idea to Showcase: Presenting Impactful Research Through SIGGRAPH Posters
7 March 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Students
We caught up with SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters Chair James Tompkin, who gave us a sneak peek into what’s in store for this year’s event.
Keep Your 2023 Resolutions in Check
28 February 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Interactive Techniques
Don’t lose track of your resolutions! Check out how the SIGGRAPH 2023 Conference Committee is implementing and prioritizing resolutions.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 64 – What’s on the Horizon for Space Discovery and Exploration?
24 February 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Jim Blinn and Dan Goods, past and present innovators from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, share stories from their professional experiences and predict what’s to come for space discovery.