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The Tech Behind the Stunning Environments of ‘Dune: Prophecy’
Image Credit: Rodeo FX, 2024 HBO For HBO’s "Dune: Prophecy", the team at Rodeo FX set out to push beyond the limits of traditional previsualization and layout workflows, rethinking how full CG environments could be built, explored, and presented. Focusing on the...
The Tech Behind the Stunning Environments of ‘Dune: Prophecy’
16 April 2026 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Film, Production, Visual Effects
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.
From Cassette to Code
18 December 2025 • by Alicia TranConferences
Explore how artists used AI to revive a 1990s Shenzhen radio program, blending historical recordings and modern technology to reconnect past and present.
Dancing With Machines
16 December 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesInteractive Techniques
The Scylla System explores dancer–drone interactivity as a form of spatial storytelling, revealing how improvisation, agency, and shared space can create new narrative possibilities in performance.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 97 – Cracking the Code: How SIGGRAPH Evaluates Submissions
15 December 2025 • by Alicia TranConferences
Get insider tips, common pitfalls, and behind-the-scenes insights into crafting a standout SIGGRAPH submission in this expert-packed episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight.
2025’s Must-Have Tech for Creators and Innovators
11 December 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
The 2025 SIGGRAPH Tech Gift Guide highlights the year’s most useful and inspiring tools for creators, designers, and technologists.
Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Physical Simulation
10 December 2025 • by Alicia TranConferences
From classical methods to neural approaches, see how reduced-order modeling is reshaping the world of graphics and VFX.
The Top 10 Most-read Blog in 2025
9 December 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
As you set intentions for the months ahead, take a look back at the standout stories that captivated you this year.
Pioneering AI, Exploring the Skies of the Future
4 December 2025 • by SIGGRAPH AsiaConferences
Join Harry Shum at SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 as he explores how AI and low-altitude mobility are shaping the future of our skies.
Revolutionizing VTubing and Beyond
2 December 2025 • by Alicia TranConferences, Emerging Technologies
Discover how Warudo’s innovative visual programming and expressive avatars are transforming VTubing, live performances, and virtual experiences across creative industries.
A State-of-the-Art Performance Withstanding the Test-of-Time
2 December 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAwards, Research, Software
Image Credit: Model created by Martin Lubich "Embree: A Kernal Framework for Efficient CPU Ray Tracing" was awarded a SIGGRAPH 2025 Test-of-Time Award, given to Technical Papers that have had a significant and lasting impact on the computer graphics and interactive...
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Jamie Shotton
20 November 2025 • by SIGGRAPH AsiaConferences
See Jamie Shotton decode the future of intelligent systems at SIGGRAPH Asia 2025.
Protecting Craft in the Age of AI
13 November 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
As AI reshapes film and animation, questions of authorship, ethics, and creative control are moving from theory to reality. Researcher Nikki Tomaino discusses how thoughtful governance can help studios innovate responsibly — keeping transparency, trust, and human creativity at the heart of production.
The Result of Fully Exploring Your Creative Ideas
11 November 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
We caught up with “Trash” Director Robin Delaporte for an engaging conversation on the Best in Show-winning short film.











