The 42nd International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques
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14 August 2014
SIGGRAPH 2014 Highlights from Vancouver
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| SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Fast Forward was a popular session on Sunday evening. |
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| The SIGGRAPH Exhibition ran from 12-14 August and attracted 175 exhibitors. |
The conference boasted more than 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space featuring 175 participating companies - an increase from the 2013 conference in Anaheim, California. Eighteen countries were represented on the exhibit floor, 44% of which are based outside of the U.S. - including 28 companies from Canada. Furthermore, 25% of the exhibitors were first-timers, which was the highest percentage in four years.
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| Dave Shreiner |
"This year’s exceptional education, numerous networking opportunities, and mind-blowing technological advances appealed to everyone," said Dave Shreiner, SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference Chair. "SIGGRAPH 2014 offered an incredible exhibition experience, innovative and inspiring content, and celebrated the impact that graphics and technology can have in every day life. Finally, the city of Vancouver was amazing - from the mayor’s office to the convention centre to the economic commission to the tourism bureau."
An impressive 1,533 speakers and contributors participated in the conference through a variety of talks, sessions, panels, papers, presentations, tutorials, and screenings.
Highlights from SIGGRAPH 2014 included:
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| Thierry Frey (center), SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies Chair, leads the Vancouver mayor on a tour. |
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson made an appearance, addressing members of the press and visiting SIGGRAPH 2014’s Emerging Technologies venue. He expressed his delight that emerging technologies and computer graphics have caused "an influx of talent and great people to our city" as well as thousands of jobs for its citizens. The Vancouver Economic Council sponsored the Emerging Technologies area. The virtual reality experience “Birdly” won the Laval Virtual award and the AR/VR competition.
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| Jerome Solomon served as the 2014 Computer Animation Festival Director. |
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| Box |
BEST IN SHOW AWARD
Box (United States)
Box (United States)
Directed Tarik Abdel-Gawad, Bot & Dolly
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| Paper World |
Paper World (Hungary)
Directed by Dávid Ringeisen, László Ruska, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
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| Home Sweet Home |
Home Sweet Home (France)
Directed by Pierre Clenet, Alejandro Diaz, Romain Mazenet, Stéphane Paccolat, Supinfocom Arles
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| Wrapped |
Wrapped (Germany)
Directed by Roman Kalin, Falko Paeper, Florian Wittmann, Filmakademie Baden-Wüerttemberg
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| Gravity |
Gravity (United Kingdom)
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, Esperanto Filmoj
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| Kinematics |
Kinematics (United States)
Directed by Jessica Rosenkrantz, Jesse Louis-Rosenberg, Nervous System
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| The Crew |
The Crew (France)
Directed by Maxime Luère, Dominique Boidin, Rémi Kozyra, Unit Image
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| RYSE: Son of Rome |
RYSE: Son of Rome (Germany)
Directed by Chris Evans, Peter Gornstein, Martin L’Heureux, Crytek
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| The Pony |
Three, "The Pony" (United Kingdom)
Directed by Dougal Wilson, Blink Productions
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| SIGGRAPH 2014 Technical Papers Chair Adam Finkelstein |
Download photos from SIGGRAPH 2014: www.flickr.com/photos/siggraphconferences/
Join Us in Los Angeles in 2015
SIGGRAPH 2015, the 42nd International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, will be held 9-13 August, 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
12 August 2014
SIGGRAPH 2014 Recap: Day 1
SIGGRAPH 2014, the 41st International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, made its return to Vancouver, Canada, when it officially opened its doors to attendees on Sunday, 10 August. The first day of the conference featured several Talks, Panels, Birds of a Feather events, Studio Courses and StudioXperience interviews, not to mention Technical Papers Fast Forward, ACM SIGGGRAPH Theater Events and Art Gallery.
06 August 2014
First-Time Attendee Guide to SIGGRAPH 2014
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| The SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Fast Forward is always a "must attend" event and a great preview for the week ahead. |
"When I arrived at my first show, SIGGRAPH 1989 in Boston, I was in total awe of what I saw there. I didn’t have a plan for the show, so I just wandered around for three days soaking in everything I could," said Dave Shreiner, SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference Chair.
He continued, "Computers for generating real-time graphics were just getting to the size of refrigerators, and 50 thousand triangles a second was the speed record, but the most enjoyable aspect of the show was sharing ideas and knowledge with everyone there. Regardless of where you’re in your career, stop and talk with your fellow attendees - you’ll be amazed at what you can learn! But be sure to come with a plan."
With his help and others, we put together this focus to help you tackle your first SIGGRAPH. And by all means ask anyone for help especially at the SIGGRAPH 2015 booth or at any of the many networking events.
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| Whether between sessions or at any of the official SIGGRAPH events, networking with peers is a big part of the SIGGRAPH experience that will impact your professional and personal life for years to come. |
Panels
Ready, Steady ... SIGGRAPH
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Rooms 118-120
Courses
Fundamentals Seminar
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Rooms 109-110
Courses
The Glass Class: Designing Wearable Interfaces
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building, Ballroom B-C
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| The Studio is a great opportunity to network and gain valuable professional skills. |
Arduino Drawing Machines
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST 12:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Exhibit Hall A
Courses
Introduction to WebGL Programming
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Rooms 109-110
Panels
The Future is Here: Augmented and Virtual Reality
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building, Ballroom B-C
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Building Blocks for "The LEGO Movie"
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
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| It would be wise to budget at least a few hours for the Exhibition - offering training, networking, and great general knowledge of where the industry is headed. |
First Steps in Large-Scale Rendering
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building, Room 9
Studio - Courses
Design Tips for Digital T-Shirt Printing
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Exhibit Hall A
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
The Making of Marvel's “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
The Making of Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy"
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
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| Roll out the red carpet and be sure to get your ticket for the Electronic Theater! |
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
An Insight Into the Making of "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For"
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Creating Content to Drive Destiny’s Investment Game: One Solution to Rule Them All
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
DreamWorks Animation Presents: The Growth of “How To Train Your Dragon 2”
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Inside the Magical World of Disney’s “Maleficent”
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Creating the Amazon in “Rio 2”
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures Present the VFX of “Godzilla”
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
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| Attendees of Real-Time Live! get the opportunity to learn from the artists and engineers who produced the ground-breaking work. |
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Birds of a Feather
SIGGIG: Gays in Graphics
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, Port Hardy
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Capturing the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Courses
Mathematical Basics of Motion and Deformation in Computer Graphics
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Rooms 118-120
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Meet Your New Production R&D Department - ACM/SIGGRAPH
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Unmask the Secrets Behind “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Studio - Courses
alphaBot Workshop: Constructing Robots, Translating Language
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Exhibit Hall A
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| You just never know who you might meet at a SIGGRAPH Production Session. |
Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Deconstructing the Visual Effects of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
The Production and Visual Effects of “Killzone Shadow Fall”
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Making "Gravity" at Framestore
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom A-B
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Puppets, Printing And Compositing: A Unique Collaboration In LAIKA’s Animated Features
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Appy Hour
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Exhibit Hall A
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| Dailies gives each presenter one minute to present an animation and describe the work. It is an incredibly valuable opportunity to learn a lot in a very short amount of time. |
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building, Ballroom B-C
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Making “The Dam Keeper”: How Two First-Time Directors Brought Paint to Life in Their Animated Short Film
THURSDAY, 14 AUGUST 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Feast – A Look at Walt Disney Animation Studios' Newest Short
THURSDAY, 14 AUGUST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom C/D
Computer Animation Festival - Production Sessions
Twentieth Century Fox Presents the Visual Effects of “X-Men: Days of Future Past”
THURSDAY, 14 AUGUST 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Ballroom
When preparing for your trip be sure to pack comfortable shoes and a light jacket. Also, as you leave the convention center, be sure to remove your badge and store it in a safe place. Walking around in any city with a badge on screams "I'm not from here" and makes you more of a target.
Finally, if you anticipate that a particular session will be popular, get there as early as possible to make certain you are allowed inside. Per fire codes, each room only allows a certain number of occupants. See you in Vancouver!
23 July 2014
SIGGRAPH 2014 Art Gallery: Acting in Translation
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 within art, science, technology, research, and societal developments, “Acting in Translation” concentrates on strong content and criticality in these works and projects, conveyed through the use of advanced technologies.
Curated by Basak Senova, “Acting in Translation” aims to revolve around the readings, responses, and perceptions of ‘the act of translation’ as a productive tool based on criticality. The participating artists are Paul L. Stout, Rachele Riley, Yunsil Heo, Hyunwoo Bang, Joseph Farbrook, Yoichi Ochiai, Yunsil Heo, Hyunwoo Bang, Inmi Lee, Kyle McDonald, Zohar Kfir, Sam Blanchard, Kirk Cameron, Robert Redfern, Sergio Bernales, Bo Li, Michelle Will, Hung-Ching Chang, Kelsey Farenholtz, Brandon Deaguero, Timmy Meyer, John Mooring, Ali Butt, Speculatorum Oculi, Erik Brunvand, Alon Chitayat, Jeff Ong, Emilio Vavarella, Fito Segrera, Burak Arikan, and Ed Konowal/GraphicsNet.
The Art Gallery will also feature one panel and four Talks with the artists along with an afternoon networking reception.
“The 2014 Art Gallery represents no single or homogenous approach, but a diverse display of artistic strategies," said Basak Senova, SIGGRAPH 2014 Art Gallery Chair. “Translation, as a term and as a tool, generates numerous potential fields for art production, which is why we selected it as this year’s theme and are thrilled to have these outstanding works and projects.”
The 2014 Art Gallery will take place in the West Building, Exhibit Hall A at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Access to this program can be purchased for as low as $75 USD at s2014.siggraph.org. A special opportunity for meeting with the artists will occur on Tuesday, 12 August during an afternoon reception sponsored by Leonardo/ISAST and The MIT Press.
Highlights from the SIGGRAPH 2014 Art Gallery:
Looking Glass Time
Artist: Yoichi Ochiai
“Looking Glass Time” aims to represent social media activities and their timelines with physical clock animation, without any recording media.
The Internet SteamGauge
Artist: Ed Konowal / GraphicsNet
Internet usage is typically measured in Mb/s (Megabits per second). “The Internet SteamGauge” takes the same data and translates it to a real-world gauge.
The Evolution of Science
Artist: Rachele Riley
The Evolution of Silence addresses the scale of damage brought about by 41 years of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. The Web-based archive presents a non-linear map and interpretation of the area’s destruction, and an opportunity to explore this restricted desert landscape.
03 January 2014
SIGGRAPH 2014 Call for Submissions
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22 July 2013
Take A Tour of the SIGGRAPH 2013 Art Gallery
SIGGRAPH 2013 Art Gallery Chair Victoria Szabo from Duke University, takes you on a high-level tour of this year's art exhibition in Anaheim The Art Gallery’s 2013 theme, XYZN: Scale, draws attention to a key critical affordance of computer-based authorship: the ability to iteratively scale our digital representations at will: in-out-up-down, back and forth, + and -. These core functions enable us to change size and location over time, and at different degrees of resolution. This is a great high-level tour of that content.
17 July 2013
You Are Going Where?
Many who are on the outside of SIGGRAPH 2013 looking in may now be asking you the question, "Where are you going for the next week?" Well, here's a simple landing page you can send them with the following text:
"I'm going to a convergence place where some of the most brilliant and thought-provoking minds on this planet come together for five days of mind-blowing sessions, events, and activities. It's basically a year squeezed into less than a week. And, oh yeah, by the way, they actually make insanely brilliant, delightful, incredible content like this:"
Now, they still may not totally understand where you are going, but they will be jealous. For those that are SIGGRAPH veterans: safe travels, sleep on the plane, and see you soon. For those that are coming and are new to SIGGRAPH, be sure to attend this or stop by the SIGGRAPH 2014 booth for advice or ask a student volunteer (look for the "Ask Me" button).
"I'm going to a convergence place where some of the most brilliant and thought-provoking minds on this planet come together for five days of mind-blowing sessions, events, and activities. It's basically a year squeezed into less than a week. And, oh yeah, by the way, they actually make insanely brilliant, delightful, incredible content like this:"
24 May 2013
SIGGRAPH 2013 Relases Art Gallery Preview Video
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| Victoria Szabo, the 2013 Art Gallery Chair. Photo credit: Chris Hildreth |
In all, the Art committee successfully selected 16 works to showcase this July. The works selected include installations, wall-based, physical/sculptural, and screen-based work. Two camera-based pieces have potential to extend into the wider convention center as well. One of the selections will be featured in Art Papers with a focus on a problem that helps set standards and stimulate future trends in the art industry.
SIGGRAPH 2013 brings together thousands of computer graphics professionals, 21-25 July 2013, Anaheim, California, USA. Learn more at the main website - registration is now open.
02 April 2013
SIGGRAPH 2013 Art Gallery: A Showcase of Digital and Interactive Advancements
Recently, the Art committee successfully selected 16 works to showcase this July. The works selected include installations, wall-based, physical/sculptural, and screen-based work. Two camera-based pieces have potential to extend into the wider convention center as well. One of the selections will be featured in Art Papers with a focus on a problem that helps set standards and stimulate future trends in the art industry.
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| Victoria Szabo, the 2013 Art Gallery Chair. Photo credit: Chris Hildreth |
Highlighting all forms of electronic and digital media art created in the last two years, the SIGGRAPH 2013 Art Gallery demonstrates pieces that explore an idea, tell a story, or create an experience in a novel and engaging way. Submissions that include multimedia installations; two- and three-dimensional works; and kinetic, mobile, or interactive pieces were the most sought after to accept.
Please join us again over the next few weeks for more details and images of these incredible pieces.
29 January 2013
An Appeal from the SIGGRAPH 2013 Student Volunteer Chair: "Last Call for Applications"
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| Apply now to be considered for an invitation to join an incredible group of gifted and dedicated students who help make SIGGRAPH possible. |
Please encourage the industry's future leaders to apply!
We need students who demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm for service, and a passion for computer graphics and interactive techniques. But hurry! The deadline is coming up very fast: 5 February 2013, 22:00 UTC/GMT. For information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, benefits and more click here. You may also access our online application system directly here.
Need some assistance promoting the program to students?
Visit our documents page on our website (powerpoint presentation, web banners, etc.), view our presentation online, or become a fan of our Twitter or Facebook page!
Thanks to friends like you, we have been able to promote the SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer Program to a greater number of students than ever before! Last year, a majority of our students heard about the Student Volunteer Program through a teacher, mentor, or an advisor. We need your help again this year to promote this unique opportunity to students.
Right-brained or left-brained, we are all working to advance the world of computer technologies. We invite you to encourage students to volunteer for this unparalleled experience--it's a no-brainer!
We hope to see you in Anaheim in 2013!
Best Regards,
Gracie Arenas Strittmatter
SIGGRAPH 2013 Student Volunteer Program Chair
sv2013@siggraph.org
15 January 2013
SIGGRAPH 2013 Deadlines Approaching
Left Brain + Right Brain
SIGGRAPH 2013 invites you to showcase your expertise and unique technical and creative skills at the International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, 21 - 25 July 2013 in Anaheim, CA. From students to studio executives, from scientists to artists, SIGGRAPH is home to the best and brightest minds in computer graphics. This year, present your best work to SIGGRAPH 2013.
Every submission juried for SIGGRAPH 2013 is examined by a team of highly qualified top practitioners and subject matter experts. Due to the review time necessary, and production process post acceptance, our submission deadlines are generally several months ahead of the conference itself. All submission deadlines are strictly enforced, so please plan accordingly.
Important Submission Deadlines*
Be Sure to Plan Your Submission Process Accordingly!
- 17 January: Technical Papers
- 22 January: Art Papers and Art Gallery
- 5 February: Student Volunteer Applications
- 12 February: General Submissions (Courses, Emerging Technologies, Panels, Posters, Talks, Studio)
- 5 March: Computer Animation Festival and Real-Time Live!
- 19 March: SIGGRAPH Mobile
- 2 April: Dailies
- 7 May: Late Deadline for Posters
Unlike recent years, each SIGGRAPH 2013 program has only one deadline, except Posters. There are no "Late Breaking" deadlines for Studio or Talks. Poster submissions can occur prior to the 12 February "general submissions" deadline or the 7 May late Poster deadline. In both cases, Posters are reviewed using the same criteria and by the same jury. Authors submitting prior to the early deadline will get decision notification in mid-April.
*All deadlines are 22:00 UTC/GMT. To determine what time that is where you are, you can use a converter such as The World Clock.
09 August 2012
Take An Extended Tour of the SIGGRAPH 2012 Art Gallery
Enjoy a descriptive and full length tour of the SIGGRAPH 2012 Art Gallery and its theme "In Search of the Miraculous".
31 July 2012
Important SIGGRAPH 2012 Reminders for Attendees
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| The SIGGRAPH 2012 Perfect Blend of Art & Science Starts 5 August 2012 |
Schedule
Download the SIGGRAPH 2012 Locator for an advance preview of all SIGGRAPH 2012 onsite details, highlights and schedule information. A printed copy will be provided to all SIGGRAPH 2012 attendees on site in LA.From your computer or mobile device, the SIGGRAPH 2012 Scheduler allows you to browse SIGGRAPH 2012 programs, sessions, and events by program, day and time, registration level, and focus. Then create your own customized schedule for the week. Save, view, and update your schedule on your desktop or mobile device. Export it to your calendar, and share it with colleagues and friends. The scheduler is optimized for all browsers and operating systems.
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| Your LA experience is not complete without a cocktail poolside at this hotel. |
Housing and Transportation Information
Still need to plan your stay in Los Angeles? SIGGRAPH can help. Visit the SIGGRAPH web site for a list of some available Los Angeles hotels. Rates will vary from the official conference rates as the housing deadline has passed.All changes to existing reservations should now be made directly with your assigned hotel.
Hotel-Convention Center Shuttle Service
SIGGRAPH 2012 provides complimentary shuttle service between many conference hotels and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Attendees who used the SIGGRAPH 2012 hotel reservation system to make reservations at hotels served by the SIGGRAPH 2012 shuttle buses will receive a shuttle wristband when they check in. The JW Marriott, Figueroa and Luxe Hotels are considered walk hotels. Attendees who did not book through the SIGGRAPH 2012 reservation system and wish to use the shuttle service can purchase wristbands at the SIGGRAPH Store.
Airport Shuttle Bus Discounts
SIGGRAPH 2012 has partnered with Super Shuttle to offer transportation to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Shared Ride Van: $13 per passenger (up to 9 passengers) Town Car Service - $63 per sedan (up to 4 passengers). These discounted rates are valid from five days before the conference to five days after it closes.
Book by phone at 800.258.3826 (toll free) or +1.310.222.5500, extension 4. To receive the discount, you must mention the SIGGRAPH 2012 discount code: PK7AU. Or you can book online at the Super Shuttle web site.
Drivers accept cash and all major credit cards for all transfers.
If you book your shuttle reservation through the SIGGRAPH 2012 web site, you earn miles on American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines.
Cancellations or changes for Shared Ride van transfers and sedan cars made four hours prior to the scheduled day of transfer will not incur a cancellation fee. Cancellation or changes made within four hours of the scheduled day transfer, or no-show, will be charged the estimated cost that was quoted at the time of the reservation (mini-buses need 72 hours for cancellation).
Safety Tip
When walking around any conference city be certain to remove your badge and secure it in a safe place. Displaying your badge in public areas outside a convention center advertises that you are probably not local and may make yourself more vulnerable to a crime or aggressive panhandling.
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Registration Information
Upon arrival at the Los Angeles Convention Center, please proceed to the registration area in West Hall, Petree Hall C to pick up your badge. Registration hours throughout the week are as follows:
Sunday, 5 August, 8 am - 6 pm
Monday, 6 August, 8:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday, 7 August, 8:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday, 8 August, 8:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday, 9 August, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Monday, 6 August, 8:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday, 7 August, 8:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday, 8 August, 8:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday, 9 August, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Upgrade to Full Conference Registration
If you are registered at a category other than Full Conference, you still have time to upgrade your registration to Full Conference for complete access to the technical program.
SIGGRAPH Business Symposium Spaces Available
A few spaces are still open for the SIGGRAPH Business Symposium, an intimate, interactive forum for discussion about the present and future of our industry and community. Full Conference attendees can add SIGGRAPH Business Symposium for $75.
Live Stream of Mars Rover Landing
Watch history in the making with your fellow SIGGRAPH 2012 attendees. The Geek Bar, Room 404 in the Los Angeles Convention Center, will be open immediately following Technical Papers Fast Forward on Sunday, 5 August. The Mars Rover landing feed will start around 10:30 pm. Please bring your conference badge and note you are responsible for transportation back to your hotel afterwards.Watch the "seven minutes of terror" here:
Live Stream of SIGGRAPH 2012 Awards Talks
Watch a live stream of the ACM SIGGRAPH Award Talks, taking place Monday, 6 August from 2-3:30 pm. Be sure to share this information with your friends and colleagues at home who might want to tune in. |
| Anyone with a passion for networking and sweets will not be disappointed. |
Networking Dessert Reception
Monday, 6 August, 9 – 11 pm JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. Live, Diamond Ballroom Share professional and personal updates with colleagues from around the world at the SIGGRAPH community's highest energy, most anticipated social event of 2012. Enjoy delicious desserts and toast-worthy beverages for celebrating the past year's achievements and future challenges. A ticket is required to attend this event. If you didn't purchase a reception ticket with your registration, they will be available for purchase in the Registration Area in West Hall, Petree Hall C at the Los Angeles Convention Center. |
| Exchange LA was used as a filming site for "The Social Network" and Heidi Klum's "Top Model" TV show |
ACM SIGGRAPH Chapters Party
Monday, 6 August, 8:30 pm – 2 amExchange L.A., 618 Spring Street, Los Angeles
Please Note: You must present a party invitation - available at the ACM SIGGRAPH Chapters Booth at the Los Angeles Convention Center - or your conference badge to enter Exchange L.A. |
| The new SIGGRAPH Mobile content is certain to be popular with attendees. |
New for 2012: SIGGRAPH Mobile
This first-time SIGGRAPH program showcases the incredible advancements and discoveries in the field of mobile graphics and apps through a series of presentations, panels, workshops, and demonstrations. The following are a few highlights of SIGGRAPH Mobile: Mobile GPUs: Markets and Technology Wednesday, 8 August | 9-10:30 am | Room 406 AB Understanding Mobile Graphics – GPUs and Platform Wednesday, 8 August |10:45 am- 12:15 pm | Room 406 AB Mobile Graphics – Hardware and Software Techniques Wednesday, 8 August | 2-3:30 pm | Room 406 AB Mobile Applications – In Your Hand and On the Road Wednesday, 8 August | 3:45-5:15 pm | Room 406 ABSIGGRAPH Merchandise
Looking for gifts for friends, colleagues, relatives, or yourself? The SIGGRAPH Store in the South Lobby is your best shopping option for SIGGRAPH 2012 merchandise and clearance items from previous years including shirts, mugs and more! Purchase Prior Computer Animation Festival DVDs Prior Computer Animation Festival Programs on DVD will be available for purchase on site at SIGGRAPH 2012 in the South Lobby of the Los Angeles Convention Center. All SVR DVDs $5/ea 5 DVDs $20 10 DVDs $40 11 DVDs + $3/eaWireless Access
SIGGRAPH 2012 offers conference attendees wireless internet access in most areas of the Los Angeles Convention Center. To use this service, attendees should have a laptop computer or other mobile device with a built-in wireless network card or with an external wireless adapter. Please refer to your device’s operating system and network adapter documentation and follow this general procedure: 1. Document all existing TCP/IP and wireless configuration information before you make any changes. 2. Configure your device to use DHCP. 3. Configure your wireless adapter Network Name (SSID) to be “s2012”. No encryption or password options are required. Users should be aware of the security considerations when using any unencrypted, public-access wireless network. For assistance or further information, please contact GraphicsNet in Room 308A.Camera/Recording Policies
No cameras or recording devices are permitted inside any SIGGRAPH 2012 content area (Art Gallery, Emerging Technologies, Sessions, Studio, Talks, Computer Animation Festival, Exhibition, etc.). Abuse of this policy will result in the loss of your registration credentials. Not all contributors have granted complete public access to their works, information, descriptions, and other details - so please respect this request and allow SIGGRAPH to continue to offer such robust and cutting-edge content.Age Requirement For Exhibition Access
Children under 16 are not permitted in the Exhibition. Age verification is required. |
| LA Live is a popular networking destination for SIGGRAPH attendees. |
Around Los Angeles – Things to Do
Downtown Los Angeles offers historic districts, restaurants, clubs, and cultural institutions, all within an easy walk or short cab ride of the SIGGRAPH 2012 hotels. If you haven't already, visit the SIGGRAPH Los Angeles page on our web site for helpful information about city guides, maps and weather information, local news, as well as resources suggesting the best places to dine.Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
Exclusive to SIGGRAPH 2012 attendees – Receive 25% off your ticket to the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival 9-12 August at L.A. Live. To receive your discount, purchase your ticket online and the 25% off will appear at check out. |
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Weather and Attire
Los Angeles is an amazing city with lots to do and explore, so you'll want to be sure you're dressed comfortably for your excursions. Local weather tends to be warm during the day, but can get chilly at night. Check the local weather forecast before you pack to be prepared for the climate. Please remember that the LA Convention Center will be air conditioned and can be extremely chilly, so dress in layers to make sure you are comfortable both indoors and out.Stay Up-to-Date
Visit the SIGGRAPH 2012 website, follow the official SIGGRAPH 2012 Twitter feed @siggraph and become a fan of SIGGRAPH 2012 on Facebook for the most up-to-date event details and information and continue to check back here for updates and photos. Whether coming from near or far, the SIGGRAPH 2012 team wishes everyone safe travels to LA and we look forward to making your 2012 experience memorable and beneficial.
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