The Fast Forward is an energetic (and often humorous) preview of the year's amazing Technical Papers content. Following below are just a few compelling sessions that help kick-off SIGGRAPH 2012. Be sure to hit these and other sessions to get your week off on the...
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Important SIGGRAPH 2012 Reminders for Attendees
1 August 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Gaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
The SIGGRAPH 2012 Perfect Blend of Art & Science Starts 5 August 2012 Schedule Download the SIGGRAPH 2012 Locator for an advance preview of all SIGGRAPH 2012 onsite details, highlights and schedule information. A printed copy will be provided to all...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition Numbers Surging
31 July 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesGraphics, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
Following is a brief Q&A with SIGGRAPH's Exhibition Management team in regards to the SIGGRAPH 2012 Exhibition and what attendees can expect. The SIGGRAPH Exhibition is always an energetic marketplace for the latest technology. How are numbers compared to previous...
Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2012 Mobile Chair Lars Erik Holmquist
26 July 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGraphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Mobile
The following is a brief conversation with Lars Erik Holmquist, SIGGRAPH Mobile Chair and Principal Research Scientist at Yahoo! Labs. Holmquist has led pioneering research efforts in mobile user interfaces, robotic toys, information displays, media sharing,...
Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2012 Studio Chair Makai Smith
24 July 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHDesign, Graphics, Interactive Techniques
Following is a brief conversation with Makai Smith, SIGGRAPH 2012 Studio Chair from Bentley Systems. In 2001, Smith received a Master of Architecture from Arizona State University and previously served as the SIGGRAPH Design & Computation Chair amongst other...
SIGGRAPH Business Symposium Presents Leaders and Visionaries to Address Industry Direction
23 July 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Business, Interactive Techniques, Research
Featured Speaker Carl Rosendahl In its second year, the SIGGRAPH Business Symposium provides an intimate, interactive forum for open, frank conversations among leaders and executives in the visual effects, gaming, and media arena as they explore the present and future...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Game Industry Content Summary Guide
18 July 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time
The following is a roundup of all content at SIGGRAPH 2012 originating from the game industry as compiled by Naty Hoffman, SIGGRAPH 2012 Games Chair and Technical Director for Activision. Introduction: This post lists all the content at SIGGRAPH 2012 originating from...
Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2012 Games Chair Naty Hoffman
17 July 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Gaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time, Visual Effects
Naty Hoffman - the 2012 Games ChairFollowing is a brief conversation with Naty Hoffman, the SIGGRAPH 2012 Games Chair and Technical Director at Activision, regarding games and SIGGRAPH 2012. Please check back later this week for an article summarizing all the game...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Showcasing Advancements in Real-Time Graphics
11 July 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Gaming, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time, Visual Effects
SIGGRAPH Real-Time Live! is the premiere showcase for the latest trends and techniques for pushing the boundaries of interactive visuals. A series of 10 international jury-selected submissions will be presented in a fast-paced, 90-minute show of cutting-edge,...
Q&A with SIGGRAPH 2012 Real-Time Live! Chair – Jason RM Smith
2 July 2012 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Gaming, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Real-Time, Visual Effects
Jason RM Smith, SIGGRAPH RTL! Chair Following below is a brief conversation with Jason RM Smith, SIGGRAPH 2012 Real-Time Live! (RTL!) Chair and Digital Production Supervisor at LucasArts. Real-Time Live! is the premiere showcase for the latest trends and techniques...
ACM SIGGRAPH Announces 2012 Award Honorees
29 June 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Graphics, Industry Leaders
ACM SIGGRAPH is excited to announce its 2012 award recipients: Greg Turk, Computer Graphics Achievement Award; Karen Liu, Significant New Researcher; Jean-Pierre Hébert, Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art; and David Kasik, Outstanding Service Award. The awards will...
SIGGRAPH 2012 Releases Packed Schedule of Production Sessions
25 June 2012 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Graphics, Production, Uncategorized
SIGGRAPH 2012, 5-9 August at the Los Angeles Convention Center, just released an all-star line-up of production sessions that will be featured as part of its annual Computer Animation Festival, which is open to the public. “Nowhere else in the world can you get this...