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SIGGRAPH 2013: Day 1
This year is SIGGRAPH’s 40th anniversary, and things kicked off with a rush to Registration at 8am. Attendees picked up their badges and merchandise before heading off to see the conference. Many made their way to “The Making of Pixar’s ‘The Blue Umbrella’”, while others attended the all-day Business Symposium where studio leaders and executives came together for networking and inspiration.
Noon saw the opening of the Art Gallery, Studio and Emerging Technologies, which feature many interactive exhibits. Be sure to stop in and check them out.
Ramesh Raskar to Speak at CG Pioneers Group Annual Reception
On Tuesday July 23, the SIGGRAPH Pioneers Group will hold its annual conference reception at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim. This year's speaker will be Ramesh Raskar of MIT, who recently stunned the graphics community with his presentation of the trillion FPS camera.
Computer Animation Festival Preview Released
Showing Monday through Thursday (July 22 to July 25), the SIGGRAPH 2013 Computer Animation Festival showcases an eclectic mix of the finest work in computer graphics from the last 12 months. The Computer Animation Festival is recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a qualifying festival. Since 1999, several works originally presented in the Computer Animation Festival have been nominated for or have received a “Best Animated Short” Academy Award.
Check out the trailer for 2013:
SIGGRAPH Partners with AMPAS for Special Keynote Session
SIGGRAPH 2013 and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are partnering for a special keynote session--The Marc Davis Lecture Series: Giants' First Steps. Eight distinguished animation film directors share their experiences along complex paths to filmmaking success. This series was established to provide a forum for film experts to explore the challenges of creating animation for feature films. Read more
SIGGRAPH 2013 Sneak Preview
Take a sneak preview at some additional outstanding content in store for you at SIGGRAPH 2013.
ACM SIGGRAPH Announces Award Recipients for 2013
ACM SIGGRAPH is proud to announce the award recipients for 2013. The awards will be presented at SIGGRAPH on Monday, July 22, at 10:45 am, just prior to the Keynote session. Award recipients will each give a talk that Monday afternoon, beginning at 2:00 pm.
Toronto ACM SIGGRAPH Website Launch Event
The Toronto ACM SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter has recently launched a new website, http://toronto.siggraph.org.
In celebration of the unveiling of their new site, the chapter is hosting an animation-packed event on June 25 at The Royal Theatre in Toronto.
2013 ACM SIGGRAPH Election Results
The ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee (EC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2013 election.Thank you to all the candidates who participated in the election and congratulations to the winners.
Elected for a 2nd Term
Director-at-Large: Jacki Morie
Director-at-Large: James O'Brien
Elected for a 1st Term
Director-at-Large: Ramesh Raskar
SIGGRAPH 2016 Conference Chair Applicants Sought
SIGGRAPH is seeking applications for the SIGGRAPH 2016 Conference Chair position. This person leads and inspires a highly energized, multi-talented, and deeply committed team of volunteers and professional service contractors to create, plan, and produce every aspect of the conference and exhibition.
Executive Committee Positions Open
Candidates are sought for the following positions on the ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee: President, Vice-President, and Director at Large.]