Computer Graphics Quarterly (volume 45, number 1)
http://www.siggraph.org/publications/newsletter/volume-45-number-1

From the Editor - Hans Westman

2011 marks the tenth year I've been involved with SIGGRAPH (a relative new-be) 
primarily as a volunteer for the newsletter. The contributions comprised of both 
solicited and voluntarily submissions are what make the newsletter what it is, 
not only an exciting and informative array of articles, but a conduit for the 
exchange of ideas and collaborations around a common interest, computer 
graphics, in all its applicable nuances.

In this issue's VisFiles, Ernie Wright has written the article "Preparing for a 
Lunar Inpact", how 3D software is used in collaboration with telescope 
observations of the moon to simulate the surface to coordinate a planned rocket 
impact for research investigating the possible presence of water particles.

Benjamin Schroeder at The Ohio University has submitted and piece on "An 
Interactive, Multi-Modal Workspace for Physically Based Sound", paper he 
presented at the 2010 conference in Los Angeles, discussing his research in 
producing simulations of (realistic) physical sound through new approaches to 
virtual programming and interactive screen based solutions.

The SIGGRAPH conference represents a coordination that culminates once a year in 
a cross pollination of Art, Science and Technology, people gathering from around 
the globe, this year in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is an inspiration to all 
that have this common interest in anything computer graphics related, now as is 
also SIGGRAPH Asia. It is no wonder that its affecting nature has inspired 
members to get involved in local activities akin to what SIGGRAPH does so well, 
namely bring people together to support events that nurture the creative process 
through technology driven means.

During October, 2010, SIGGRAPH member Mauricio Ferrazza saw the first ever 
ANIMIAMI Animation Festival and Conference in Miami, Florida, come to fruition, 
driven by his love for his city as well as his roll as an educator and computer 
graphics professional. Mauricio has written a summary of the inaugural 
conference in his article entitled "ANIMIAMI Animation Festival and Conference".

This last January, groups of budding game develpers attended the Pittsburgh 
International Game Developers Association (PIGDA) sponsored "Global Game Jam", 
hosted in Pittsburgh by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (AIP), one of many 
participating co-locations around the world. SIGGRAPH's own MK Haley, together 
with AIP President George Sebolt and local artist volunteered to judge games 
produced within the time constraints of 48 hours.


The Art Institute of Pittsburgh President George Sebolt and ETC faculty MK Haley 
judging games produced at the PIGDA Global Game Jam event.

The collaboration between art and technology is very much at the foundation for 
what SIGGRAPH is all about, and Pittsburgh is a testament of action, joining the 
two in rejuvenating the identity of what the city is and what it has to offer, 
both locally and globally. Kim Chestney-Harvey of the Pittsburgh Technology 
Counsel has submitted an article entitled "Art + Technology: the New Frontier of 
Creativity and Innovation" about the two year project connecting Pittsburgh 
based ingenuity with the west coast entertainment industry.

The cover image was selected from the article "Preparing from a Lunar Impact". 
I'd like to say thank you for the submissions in this issue,  for it is through 
the coordination and collaboration of member and guest contributors that creates 
the impact of "Computer Graphics" and its success.

Hans Westman
Editor

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