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An ‘Irresistible’ Way to Make Films: Using Real-Time Technology for ‘Book of the Dead’

An ‘Irresistible’ Way to Make Films: Using Real-Time Technology for ‘Book of the Dead’

Real-time technology is enabling creators to have projects at their fingertips through all stages of the process — and that includes filmmakers.

ICYMI: Major Moments From SIGGRAPH 2018

ICYMI: Major Moments From SIGGRAPH 2018

Photo of Stefen Fangmeier (left) and Steve ‘Spaz’ Williams (right) introducing "Jurassic Park" by Jim Hagarty © 2018 ACM SIGGRAPH As we get ready for SIGGRAPH 2019, it's hard not to think back on what made last summer so special. Read on for some of our favorite...

Answer the Call: SIGGRAPH 2019 Submissions

Answer the Call: SIGGRAPH 2019 Submissions

As the SIGGRAPH 2019 Call for Submissions opens, there is palpable excitement to see the innovative, thoughtful, and groundbreaking ideas that our community will share. From new research to emerging technologies to innovative art, the content that is ultimately chosen...

‘Best of’ Real-Time Winner on Using iPhone X to Produce Stunning Mocap

‘Best of’ Real-Time Winner on Using iPhone X to Produce Stunning Mocap

Image from "Bebylon Battle Royale" © 2018 Kite & Lightning In August, SIGGRAPH attendees were wowed by some of the industry’s greatest minds in real-time production during Real-Time Live! One project in particular stood out among the rest: "Democratising Mocap:...

Celebrating Generations at SIGGRAPH 2018

Celebrating Generations at SIGGRAPH 2018

Photo by Jim Hagarty © 2018 ACM SIGGRAPH   SIGGRAPH 2018 concluded in Vancouver, BC, with over 16,500 attendees from around the world. Attendees hailed from Canada and 87 other countries worldwide, including the United States, China, France, Germany, Japan,...

The Mill and Epic Games Push Real-time Boundaries With ‘The Human Race’

The Mill and Epic Games Push Real-time Boundaries With ‘The Human Race’

In August, SIGGRAPH attendees were treated to an epic Real-Time Live! presentation that featured some of the greatest achievements in real-time graphics from the previous year, including 2017 Best Real-Time Graphics and Interactivity award winner “The Human Race,” a...

The Evolution of Real-Time Graphics

The Evolution of Real-Time Graphics

As I sat down to come up with a list of the best real-time projects in SIGGRAPH history, I knew I wanted to accomplish two things: convey what kinds of submissions the SIGGRAPH 2017 Real-Time Live! program is looking for, and inspire fellow creators. Founded in 2009...

Ninja Theory and Epic Games Talk Hellblade and the Future of Real-Time

Ninja Theory and Epic Games Talk Hellblade and the Future of Real-Time

In July, SIGGRAPH 2016 attendees were treated to an epic Real-Time Live! show that featured some of the greatest achievements in real-time graphics to date, including this year's award-winning "From Previs to Final in Five Minutes: A Breakthrough in Live Performance...

SIGGRAPH 2016: A Recap

SIGGRAPH 2016: A Recap

photo credit: Jim Hagarty Photography SIGGRAPH 2016 has concluded its 43rd annual event with strong attendance from around the world. With the tagline "Render the Possibilities," SIGGRAPH 2016 was held at the Anaheim Convention Center, 24 - 28 July 2016. Taking over...

Real-Time Wow

Real-Time Wow

“Anything can happen … and it probably will,” opened SIGGRAPH 2016’s Real-Time Live! Chair, Pol Jeremias of Pixar Animation Studios, preparing the audience for a program anticipated to go above and beyond expectations. Jeremias welcomed attendees after the first...