Techno and Smooth Jazz and Hard Rock… Oh My! The Visuals of ‘Trolls World Tour’
“Trolls World Tour”, one of the first on-demand releases during the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken homes worldwide by storm. We connected with the creators to learn how this unique animated film came together.
The Theater Is Sold Out
John Gwinner, a member of the SIGGRAPH 2020 VR Theater subcommittee, shares insight on common misconceptions around VR and the magic of past conference experiences.
Call for 2020 Faculty Submitted Student Work
Richard Lewis of the ACM SIGGRAPH Education Committee offers an overview of the Faculty Submitted Student Work, or FSSW, which will exhibit virtually in 2020.
Makelab: Manufacturing 3D-printed PPE for COVID-19
Christina Perla, co-founder and CEO of Makelab, explains how the company has pivoted to 3D print PPE for essential workers fighting COVID-19 and what others can do to help.
Interacting With AI ‘Inside the Classification Cube’
Go behind the scenes of SIGGRAPH 2020 Art Papers selection “Inside the Classification Cube: An Intimate Interaction With an AI System.” Researcher Avital Meshi shares how she explored one of society’s most frequently asked questions using artificial intelligence.
‘Homeostasis’ and Human Interference
In SIGGRAPH 2020 Art Gallery selection, “Homeostasis,” Emil Polyak uses complex coding and development to narrate the human impact on climate change, as told by data.
A statement on behalf of the SIGGRAPH 2020 conference.
SIGGRAPH 2020 shares an update on conference planning as the team continues to monitor COVID-19: “As an event that celebrates a global community…”
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 34 – Computer Animation Today
SIGGRAPH 2020 Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater Director Munkhtsetseg Nandigjav sits down with members of her jury to discuss modern computer graphics in an all-new episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast.
Educators Share Tips for Remote Teaching
Educators in the SIGGRAPH community share how they are utilizing technology and fostering engagement among students in a remote, virtual environment.
The Impact of Sound on Surroundings
Victoria Vesna explores the process and challenges for her SIGGRAPH 2019 installation, “Noise Aquarium,” and how artists and researchers can pivot their work to adjust to COVID-19.
Challenging Times Widen the Digital Divide
JoAnne Green, of the University of Pittsburgh, shares resources for educators during COVID-19 and insight on the digital divide in the U.S.
A Message from ACM SIGGRAPH President Jessica Hodgins
ACM SIGGRAPH President Jessica Hodgins shares a message for the computer graphics and interactive techniques community amid the COVID-19 global pandemic.