The SIGGRAPH Art Gallery released its line-up for events during conference week. The theme for this year is "Tracing Home" and the following is Mona Kasra's [the SIGGRAPH 2011 Art Gallery chair] vision statement for the content: "In the era of networked technology,...
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Jon Peddie Research Releases Analysis on Computer Graphics Industry
**The overall CG market will exceed $100 billion in 2014** **Industry enjoys 7% growth for past five years** The computer graphics (CG) industry has been a growth industry since it was established the late 1970s. Weathering the storms of the recession of 2009, the CG...
Exhibitor Tech Talks Schedule Announced
At the SIGGRAPH 2011 Exhibitor Tech Talks, attendees are able to get the inside story direct from the commercial developers of tomorrow's hot hardware, software, and systems. Benefits include question-and-answer exchanges and one-on-one conversations with the speakers...
SIGGRAPH 2011 Game Industry Content Summary
The following is a roundup of all content at SIGGRAPH 2011 originating from the game industry as compiled by Naty Hoffman, SIGGRAPH 2011 Game Development Community Director from Activision Studio Central. From Naty, "Please note that this content originating from the...
Interview With SIGGRAPH 2011 The Studio Chair: Chris Williams
Following is a brief conversation with Chris Williams, The Studio Chair from Knowledge Adventure! (pictured at right). He currently is their Creative Director and attended the University of California, Riverside. For someone who is new to SIGGRAPH, what should they...
SIGGRAPH Game Content Revealed: Part III
Following is the final entry of a three-part series focusing on game content that will be featured at SIGGRAPH 2011. This is a conversation between Naty Hoffman (pictured at the right) and ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter Reporter Mariebeth Aquino. Naty Hoffman is a Technical...
SIGGRAPH Gaming Content Revealed: Part Two
Following is the second entry of a three-part series focusing on gaming content that will be featured at SIGGRAPH 2011. This is a conversation between Jason RM Smith (pictured at the right) and ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter Reporter Mariebeth Aquino. After successfully leading...
SIGGRAPH 2011 Gaming Content Revealed
Following is the first entry of a three-part series focusing on gaming content that will be featured at SIGGRAPH 2011. This first entry is a conversation between Drew Davidson (pictured at the right) and ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter Reporter Mariebeth Aquino. Drew Davidson is...
Cory Doctorow Slotted to Help Open SIGGRAPH 2011 in The Studio
The Studio at SIGGRAPH 2011 is planning on kicking off this year’s conference with a Roundtable Chat on Sunday 7 August 2011 (12pm – 1:30pm) at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Studio is the place for technical experimentation and innovative creation. It’s where...
A Brief Conversation with Artist Meats Meier
Following below is a brief conversation with Meats Meier - the artist behind the Computer Animation Festival's "Animation Mother" pictured below. Meier is currently a freelance illustrator and animator living in Los Angeles. He taught the first ever ZBrush course at...
SIGGRAPH Launches Business Symposium to Address Industry Needs and Direction
For nearly 40 years, SIGGRAPH has inspired, educated, and influenced the direction of research, production, and artistic communities. At SIGGRAPH 2011 in Vancouver, 7-11 August 2011, the conference is introducing the SIGGRAPH Symposium: The Business Think Tank. This...
Interview with SIGGRAPH 2011 Art Gallery Chair
Following below is a brief interview with Mona Kasra, SIGGRAPH 2011 Art Gallery Chair, who explains her vision and insights into this year's amazing Art Gallery - Tracing Home. Kasra is a new media artist and educator currently pursuing a PhD at University of Texas at...