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SIGGRAPH 2014 Prepares for World Record Attempt
9 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Graphics, Industry Leaders
At 8 pm Sunday, 10 August, hundreds of computer graphics aficiandos will gather in West Building, Ballroom C-D of the Vancouver Convention Centre, open a mobile web app created by Conference Chair bounce house for sale Dave Shreiner, and contribute pixels to the...
SIGGRAPH 2014 Releases Mobile App Game (SMAG)
9 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHGraphics, Mobile, Software
Go big or go home! The SIGGRAPH Mobile App Game (SMAG) is a mobile-enhanced persistent game that allows you to collect achievements throughout the SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference. Using your iOS or Android mobile devices to scan QR markers using the SIGGRAPH Mobile App...
Learn Insider Secrets, Experiment with New Technologies in the SIGGRAPH 2014 Studio
8 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHHardware
The SIGGRAPH 2014 Studio, 10-14 August at the Vancouver Convention Centre, presents an exciting array of Talks, Courses and Projects that demonstrate the latest advances in technology. The Studio offers a collaborative working environment where attendees can come...
SIGGRAPH 2014 Welcome Letter from Premier of British Columbia
7 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Conferences, Graphics
SIGGRAPH 2014 received the following welcome letter from Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia. Dear SIGGRAPH Attendees: On behalf of the Province of British Columbia, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone attending the 2014 SIGGRAPH conference in Vancouver. Our...
First-Time Attendee Guide to SIGGRAPH 2014
6 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Industry Leaders, Production
We've all been there .... staring overwhelmed at all the great SIGGRAPH content and trying to figure out how in the world to tackle it all.jumping castle In fact, the SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference Chair Dave Shreiner was once a first-time attendee many moons (a couple of...
SIGGRAPH 2014 Focus: Art
5 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHArt, Graphics
SIGGRAPH 2014's creative explorers present artwork and sessions on 2D and 3D art, interactive systems, augmented reality, mixed-media installations and performances, web-based art, responsive media, time-based works, works based on mobile technologies, digital...
SIGGRAPH 2014 to Demo Latest Real-Time Advancements
1 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAnimation, Industry Leaders, Real-Time
The SIGGRAPH 2014 Real-Time Live! program will present a 90-minute show of the most cutting-edge real-time work from the past year. Real-Time Live! is part of the Computer Animation Festival and is the premier showcase for the latest trends and techniques for pushing...
SIGGRAPH 2014 Releases Emerging Technologies Preview
30 July 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHConferences, Emerging Technologies
SIGGRAPH 2014 has released its list of 2014 Emerging Technologies highlights to be featured at this years conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Out of almost 90 submissions to the program, 24 were accepted, with more than 20 pieces from submitters outside of...
SIGGRAPH 2014 Announces Evening Double Feature During Conference Week:
29 July 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHConferences, Graphics
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” + newly added screening of the Electronic Theater Based on a spike in demand for inflatable slide seeing the Electronic Theater during the conference week, SIGGRAPH has just added a 3rd night in hopes of allowing everyone an opportunity...
Go Behind the Scenes with SIGGRAPH 2014 Dailies
28 July 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHFilm, Interactive Techniques, Visual Effects
SIGGRAPH 2014 will showcase more than 40 contributor Dailies with presenters ranging from students to industry giants on Wednesday, 13 August at the Vancouver Convention Centre. SIGGRAPH Dailies bouncy castle celebrate excellence in computer animation and are...
SIGGRAPH 2014 Art Gallery: Acting in Translation
23 July 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHArt, Conferences
The SIGGRAPH 2014 Art Gallery will gather and present 14 outstanding, critical, and innovative unique works and projects, incorporating its theme, “Acting in Translation.” While the essential aim of the Art Gallery is to provide a deeper insight into the relationships...