SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 37 – Age Manipulation in VFX
In this episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast, visual effects (VFX) experts talk age manipulation on screen and how techniques have evolved.
Inventing the Impossible With Marco Tempest
A regular TED speaker, we’ve rounded up some favorite talks from Marco Tempest as a preview of what participants can expect during next month’s keynote.
Convince Your Boss Why You Must Attend the SIGGRAPH 2020 Virtual Conference
SIGGRAPH 2020 virtual conference registration is now available. Use this resource to convince your boss why you must join us online this summer.
Pixel-powered Polygons Boil Frogs
Improvements in processing power, and the cost reductions due to mass consumption, have resulted in a virtuous circle feeding software developments that exploit the improvements in processors and then demanding more.
New Research From University of Pennsylvania Examines Realistic Damage Mechanics
Researchers from University of Pennsylvania discuss SIGGRAPH 2020 Technical Paper “AnisoMPM: Animating Anisotropic Damage Mechanics”.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 34 – Computer Animation Today
SIGGRAPH 2020 Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater Director Munkhtsetseg Nandigjav sits down with members of her jury to discuss modern computer graphics in an all-new episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast.
Breaking Down a Scene in BUCK’s ‘Invention of Together’ Tinder Ad
BUCK, the team responsible for Tinder’s “Invention of Together” ad and a past Computer Animation Festival contributor, breaks down the animation behind a scene from the project.
Skip the Show — Watch the Titles
Jon Peddie takes a look at motion graphics in title sequences over the years, in everything from games to televsion to movies.
Leading With Story: The Making of ‘The Ostrich Politic’
Student creator Mohammad Houhou shares behind-the-scenes stories for “The Ostrich Politic” and offers the full short film and new making-of featurette.
Ray Tracing Will be Everywhere in 2020
Jon Peddie shares how PCs, consoles, and mobile devices will all employ ray tracing in the near future, and which top companies are leading the charge.