Dailies at SIGGRAPH: Behind the Art
The Dailies program at SIGGRAPH celebrates excellence in computer graphics by hosting an evening of presentations showcasing images and short animations of extraordinary creativity. For SIGGRAPH 2015, we are developing a unique experience with plans to showcase more...
Academy Sci-Tech Awards: The SIGGRAPH Connection
From the facial animation heralded in "Benjamin Button," to the destruction of cities in "Transformers," and the sculptural artistry of the characters in "Pacific Rim" and the "Avengers," much of the effects on screen are computer generated -- and this year's...
‘Feast’worthy Tips for Creative Thinkers
Image Credit: Feast © 2014 Disney After keeping it a secret for so long, Oscar-winning Director Patrick Osborne and VFX Supervisor Josh Staub of Walt Disney Animation Studios visited us at SIGGRAPH 2014 to talk "Feast," both as a Computer Animation Festival selection...
ACM SIGGRAPH congratulates ACM Fellow Adam Finkelstein
Recently I had a delightful conversation with Adam Finkelstein, a newly awarded ACM Fellow. Fellowship is a prestigious honor bestowed upon ACM members who have made significant contributions to computing, and is awarded to a mere one percent of the association’s...
The Evolution of ‘WOW’
I will never forget that Christmas morning when I got my very first real-time graphics interactive system. It was an Atari 2600 and as soon as the long metal power switch was flicked to the "on" position, my jaw dropped. All I could say was “WOW.” I was enchanted by...
On the Benefits of Membership
As President of ACM SIGGRAPH, I often get asked "why should I join?" Being a member of this Special Interest Group on Graphics has provided opportunities for great friendships, personal and professional development, and many learning experiences. I attended my first...
ACM SIGGRAPH Selects 2018 Conference Chair
ACM SIGGRAPH announced the selection of Roy C. Anthony, Research & Innovation with Christie, as the SIGGRAPH 2018 Conference Chair. Anthony, who chaired the Production Sessions at SIGGRAPH 2014 in Vancouver this past August, has been an active member and...
Art Papers Chair Victoria Szabo Shares What Makes the Program and SIGGRAPH Special
SIGGRAPH 2015 Art Papers Chair Victoria Szabo explains the important role of artists and draws attention to what this unique program offers the community at large. Reminder: Art Papers submissions are due 22:00 UTC/GMT, 27 January 2015. What is your vision for...
SIGGRAPH Keynote Speaker Joi Ito on the Intersections of Creativity
SIGGRAPH is honored to have MIT Media Lab Director (and TED speaker) Joichi "Joi" Ito as our SIGGRAPH 2015 keynote speaker. Mirroring the 2015 theme of "Xroads of Discovery," Mr. Ito’s body of work and experience spans the science, academic and business worlds. He’s...
Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2015 Technical Papers Chair Doug James
Technical Papers chair Doug James shares his passion for the program in an exclusive interview. How did you become involved with SIGGRAPH? My first SIGGRAPH was in `99 when I published a paper as a graduate student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver,...
Faberge Fractals – Intangible Geometric Wonders
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SIGGRAPH 2011 Ranks as Vancouver’s Largest Conference Ever
Vancouver, British Columbia – SIGGRAPH 2011, the world's premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, welcomed 15,872 artists, research scientists, gaming experts and developers, filmmakers, students, and academics from 74 countries around the...