SIGGRAPH 2024 VR Theater Director Yangos Hadjiyannis and contributors explore the innovations featured in this year’s VR Theater and share insights on the future of XR technology.
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SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 79 – Inclusivity and Education in Immersive Spaces
21 June 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Metaverse, Virtual Reality
SIGGRAPH 2024 Immersive Pavilion Chair, Derek Ham, dive into immersive technologies, focusing on education, inclusivity, storytelling, and the metaverse.
Mastering Motion Magic in VR
30 May 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Virtual Reality
The VR magic in “Reframe” allows creators to dance through 3D animation with ease, introducing the next generation of character animation.
Pushing the Edges of Engaging, Innovative User Experiences
11 January 2024 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Virtual Reality
We sat down with Tiange Wang and Xin Feng, creators of “SinkInSync,” a cutting-edge piece of technology that explores the potential of VR enhancing social connectedness in an era dominated by remote interactions.
Deck the VR Halls: Celebrate Immersive Festivities
18 December 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
VR and the metaverse have transformed holiday celebrations, offering immersive experiences and interactive opportunities.
Click-mas Joy: Virtual Reality’s Impact on Festive Shopping
14 November 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAugmented Reality, Conferences, Metaverse, Virtual Reality
Let’s explore the exciting ways in which VR and the metaverse are enhancing the holiday shopping experience this year.
‘Kindred’ in VR Elevates Family Stories to a New Dimension
24 October 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
At its core, “Kindred” is a story of change, uncovering inherent flaws and advocating for family equality and inclusivity. Discover more about this SIGGRAPH 2023 VR Theater selection.
Screams in the Virtual Night: Exploring Immersive Haunted Houses
13 October 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Virtual Reality
Embark on an adventure through some of the most hauntingly captivating haunted houses in virtual reality.
Proud to Render: LGBTQ+ Voices in the Computer Graphics Community
28 June 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Gaming, Virtual Reality
Let’s raise our voices, celebrate our differences, and revel in the beauty of LGBTQ+ stories in this joyous and inclusive Pride Month celebration!
Light as a Feather: An Altered Human Somatic Experience
14 June 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAdaptive Technology, Conferences, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality
Feel in control of the human somatic experience with this behind the scenes look at the SIGGRAPH 2023 Emerging Technologies selection “SomatoShift.”
The Extraordinary Is Ordinary in This VR Wonderland
8 June 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Virtual Reality
Follow the White Rabbit and learn more about the SIGGRAPH 2023 Immersive Pavilion selection, “Alice in Gravityland.”
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 65 – Tracing the Future: Exploring the Revolutionary Technology of Ray Tracing
5 May 2023 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Gaming, Graphics
How does ray tracing in video games compare to standard rasterization? How has ray tracing evolved, and where will it take us in the future of gaming?