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SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 70 – Fostering Global Connections
Tune into the latest episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, recorded live from SIGGRAPH 2023 in Los Angeles. Listen in as SIGGRAPH 2024 Conference Chair Andrés Burbano sits down with SIGGRAPH 2024 Global Diplomat Nicolas Henchoz and leaders from the SIGGRAPH 2023 Exhibition’s...
SIGGRAPH 2017 News You Need to Know
With all of the chances to discover new research, learn new methods, or experience new technologies, it's highly likely you missed something that is worth a second look. Not to worry! Below is our mid-week round up of SIGGRAPH 2017 noteworthy stories from the heart of...
Disney Legend Floyd Norman at SIGGRAPH 2017
photo of Steve Waskul and Floyd Norman, courtesy of John Fujii for SIGRRAPH 2017 On Monday, 31 July, SIGGRAPH 2017 attendees heard from Floyd Norman, conference keynote speaker and the first African-American storyboard artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Norman...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 4 – VR Village ‘HOLO-DOODLE’
In this bonus on-site episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast, SIGGRAPH 2017 VR Village Chair Denise Quesnel is joined by the industry-leading creators of the debut "HOLO-DOODLE" VR experience that kicks off today at 1:30 pm PST in the VR Village. Voices include...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 3 – Appy Hour
The latest episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast features a discussion between SIGGRAPH 2017 Mobile Chair Akshay Agarwal and two Appy Hour contributors: Nelson Chu (Independent Developer) of "Expresii Watercolor" and Masood Kamandy (Pasadena City College) of...
3 SIGGRAPH 2017 Mug Hacks
Every year, the SIGGRAPH conference designs a mug to match the theme for the year. We hope you're as pumped as we are to start using the brand-new SIGGRAPH 2017 coffee (teapot) mug. Here are a few suggestions for alternative ways you might put the classic SIGGRAPH...
The Studio at SIGGRAPH 2017: Cyborg Self
Prepare for a broad range of concepts related to the convergence of the physical body and evolving technologies at the SIGGRAPH 2017 Studio. The new technologies you will experience in the Studio will change how we use innovative devices to experience the world within...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 2 – Computer Animation Festival ‘Song of a Toad’
In the second episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast, SIGGRAPH 2017 Computer Animation Festival Director Pol Jeremias sits down with three of the creators behind the Best in Show winning animated short "Song of a Toad," part of this year's Electronic Theater....
Introducing SIGGRAPH ScavengeAR, a New Mobile Game
SIGGRAPH ScavengeAR is a mobile augmented reality gaming experience developed for SIGGRAPH 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The app is available for Android and Apple devices and can be played during the conference. Players will scan special markers to summon hidden...
Get Involved: ACM SIGGRAPH Elections
As I head into SIGGRAPH 2017, I am thinking about direction. When I scour through the Advanced Program, I am thinking about what I need to see for work and what will inspire me for the future. One of my “must events” is the Meet the Executive Committee (EC)...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 1 – VR Village ‘Heroes’
Introducing the all-new SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast! In our inaugural podcast episode, SIGGRAPH 2017 VR Village Chair Denise Quesnel sits down with "Heroes: The Making of an Interactive, Mixed-Reality Duet" creators Melissa Painter (MAP Design Lab) and Csilla...
International Resources at SIGGRAPH 2017
The day after SIGGRAPH Asia 2016 came to a close, our International Resources Committee (IRC) settled into some well-deserved holiday time after a successful week in Macao ... wait, wait, there is no down time for IRC. SIGGRAPH 2017 planning began as soon as SIGGRAPH...
5 Questions with Floyd Norman, SIGGRAPH 2017 Keynote Speaker
Photo Courtesy of Michael Fiore Films On Monday, 31 July, Disney legend Floyd Norman will address attendees in a very special keynote session during SIGGRAPH 2017. Don't miss your chance to hear from Walt Disney Animation Studios' first African American animator as he...