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Long-Time Exhibitors and New Ones Bring Excitement to SIGGRAPH 2014

Long-Time Exhibitors and New Ones Bring Excitement to SIGGRAPH 2014

Autodesk and Intel Corp. are just two of many companies returning to SIGGRAPH in 2014. SIGGRAPH is delighted to share the current amazing caliber of exhibitors already committed to this year's event in Vancouver. Featuring both veteran and new partners, SIGGRAPH...

SIGGRAPH 2014 Announces New Augmented Reality – Virtual Reality Contest

SIGGRAPH 2014 Announces New Augmented Reality – Virtual Reality Contest

A scene from last year's Real-Time Live! SIGGRAPH 2014 is conducting an bouncy castle for sale augmented reality - virtual reality contest in order to showcase the best augmented/virtual reality experiences to date.  The contest is open to anyone interested in...

Six Reasons to Attend SIGGRAPH 2014

Six Reasons to Attend SIGGRAPH 2014

Why SIGGRAPH?Why spend five or six days away from the office, away from home, when you can improve your skills in your spare time on the web? If you're hearing those questions from your employer, or from friends and family, here are a few answers, plus some real...

SIGGRAPH 2014 Releases Technical Papers Data & Statistics

SIGGRAPH 2014 Releases Technical Papers Data & Statistics

Computational Design of Linkage-Based Characters This year, the Technical Papers program received a total of 505 completed submissions! After committee review, 127 of them have been accepted, accounting for a 25% acceptance rate. In addition, 46 papers,  Jumping...

Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2014 Chair Dave Shreiner

Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2014 Chair Dave Shreiner

In 2014, SIGGRAPH returns to Vancouver, British Columbia Briefly describe your past experience as a SIGGRAPH volunteer and what motivated you to serve as the SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference Chair. I’ve been a long-time contributor to the SIGGRAPH Courses program – I’ve...

The Perfect Combination: SIGGRAPH 2014 & Vancouver

The Perfect Combination: SIGGRAPH 2014 & Vancouver

Majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage in all four seasons make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It's no surprise Condé Nast Magazine named it the "Best City in the Americas."Canada is known for its people's...

Real-Time Live! Submission Deadline Approaching

Real-Time Live! Submission Deadline Approaching

Are you an Evil Genius? Mad Scientist? Creative Computer God? If so, we want YOU!  The submission deadline for the Real-Time Live! program is fast approaching. Submit your work by Tuesday, 1 April, 22:00 UTC/GMT, for consideration to present at SIGGRAPH 2014!Bouncy...

A Q&A with the SIGGRAPH 2014 Computer Animation Festival Chair Jerome Solomon

A Q&A with the SIGGRAPH 2014 Computer Animation Festival Chair Jerome Solomon

Jerome Solomon Editor's note:  When not volunteering or being a great dad, Jerome Solomon serves as Academic Dean and Director of Game Design & Development at Cogswell Polytechnical College in Sunnyvale, CA. What can we expect from the 2014 Computer Animation...

Past SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Presenters Recognized by the Academy

Past SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Presenters Recognized by the Academy

Paul Debevec The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its scientific and technical achievements award recipients who will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation this year. bouncy castle According to Paul Debevec,...

SIGGRAPH 2014 Call For Submissions

Present your research. Share your knowledge. Astound an exclusive audience with your digital-media achievements.The expert juries of SIGGRAPH 2014 are reviewing submissions to the 41st International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and...