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SIGGRAPH 2013 Announces Evening Experiences

SIGGRAPH 2013 Announces Evening Experiences

A typical SIGGRAPH conference day never ends at 5pm. Anaheim at dusk pictured above. So..... planning to rest in the evening after a mad day of SIGGRAPH-awesomeness?  Not bloody likely!  SIGGRAPH has expanded its evening offerings to keep your jumping castle...

SIGGRAPH Mobile App & Scheduler Now Available

SIGGRAPH Mobile App & Scheduler Now Available

Maximize and customize your experience at SIGGRAPH 2013 with our mobile app and scheduler. Personalize your schedule, connect with other attendees, find exhibitors, investigate job fair participants, and more!  Use your phone, tablet, or internet browser to: See other...

SIGGRAPH Conference Chair Offers Her Top 10 Tips for Tackling SIGGRAPH

SIGGRAPH Conference Chair Offers Her Top 10 Tips for Tackling SIGGRAPH

The Anaheim Convention Center at dusk. Mk Haley - SIGGRAPH 2013 Conference Chair New to SIGGRAPH or just east jump need a refresher on how to best go about tackling the enormous breadth of the SIGGRAPH experience?  Read Mk Haley’s pointers on how to go about getting...

SIGGRAPH 2013 Unveils Computer Animation Festival Preview Video

The Computer Animation Festival, celebrating its 40th year, just released a sneak peak into the amazing content that will be present this year in Anaheim. The Festival is recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a qualifying festival. Since...

SIGGRAPH 2013 Highlights Accomplishments in Computer Graphics

SIGGRAPH 2013 Highlights Accomplishments in Computer Graphics

SIGGRAPH Dailies is a show celebrating excellence in computer graphics, showcasing images and short animations of extraordinary power and beauty. It is a fast-paced event where each presenter has less than two minutes to show an animation and describe their work....

SIGGRAPH 2013 Unveils Riveting Final Lineup of Production Sessions

SIGGRAPH 2013 Unveils Riveting Final Lineup of Production Sessions

SIGGRAPH 2013, 21 -25 July at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, released the final lineup of 15 Production Sessions to be featured at this year’s conference.  These Production Sessions are part of the overall Computer Animation Festival, which is open to...

Q&A with Mark Elendt, SIGGRAPH 2013 Dailies Chair

Q&A with Mark Elendt, SIGGRAPH 2013 Dailies Chair

Mark Elendt Following is a brief Q&A with Mark Elendt, SIGGRAPH 2013 Dailies Chair from Side Effects Software.  Mark has had quite a successful CG career and has been a devoted SIGGRAPH volunteer for many years.  He is well known for his work at Side Effects...

Q&A with Evan Hirsch, SIGGRAPH 2013 Business Symposium Chair

Q&A with Evan Hirsch, SIGGRAPH 2013 Business Symposium Chair

Following is a brief interview with Evan Hirsch, SIGGRAPH 2013 Business Symposium Chair from Engine Co. 4.  Evan has served in various volunteer SIGGRAPH roles over the years and this year marks his 22nd consecutive SIGGRAPH.  He has worked with industry leaders...

The Volunteer Jury Behind the SIGGRAPH 2013 Computer Animation Festival

The Volunteer Jury Behind the SIGGRAPH 2013 Computer Animation Festival

Each year a select group is hand-picked to serve on the Computer Animation Festival Jury; the aim is always a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.  The choice is difficult since SIGGRAPH represents such a wide array of industries and professions.  It's also a...

SIGGRAPH 2013 Conference Chair Mk Haley Previews the 40th SIGGRAPH Conference

SIGGRAPH 2013 Conference Chair Mk Haley Previews the 40th SIGGRAPH Conference

Following is a brief conversation with Mk Haley (pictured below), SIGGRAPH 2013 Conference Chair from Disney Research Labs, who discusses the vision, goals, and team behind SIGGRAPH 2013. Background on Mk: Mk Haley, SIGGRAPH 2013 Chair Photo credit: Jess Allen Mk...