Animated Travels: SIGGRAPH ASIA

SIGGRAPH Technical Papers – More Evidence of My Downfall

EventsEditor — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:35:39 -0800

If you wish further evidence of your own lack of smartness, sit through a SIGGRAPH technical paper Fast Forward presentation. This was not your typical gathering of wily-old geezer scientists in smocks and meerschaum pipes, ruefully rubbing their beards while thoughtfully using 10 sentences to explain things where one sentence would completely suffice.

On The Road to SIGGRAPH ASIA 2011

EventsEditor — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:10:23 -0800

18 hours in planes, 8 hours in airports, 2 hours in shuttles, all in the quest for a chance to meet some of Asia’s brightest computer graphic technologists and to once again eat roast pork overlooking the majestic Hong Kong harbor. A worthy goal, I must say.

A Stroll Through the Art Galleries & Emerging Technology

EventsEditor — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:59:34 -0800

The novelty and cutting edge feeling of the Art Gallery and Emerging Technology shows of earlier years is missing and it feels like these sectors have reached a plateau.

Rob Cook Talks Right Brain And Left Brain

EventsEditor — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:03:29 -0800

It might just be that he is so humble to rather highlight other folk’s contributions to Pixar’s final products, but Rob Cook surely is connected with Pixar’s secret recipe to success – their stories.

SIGGRAPH Asia Feels Right, What Singapore Has To Do With

EventsEditor — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:06:41 -0800

From what I see and hear, everybody seems happy at SIGGRAPH Asia in Singapore. The exhibition floor is busy; the quality of talks is high, the Electronic Theater has been praised for its quality selection, and everyone notes the intimate feeling and family flair in the air.

SIGGRAPH Asia Kicks Off, CAF Awards & the Clone Wars Invades

EventsEditor — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:09:42 -0800

The inaugural SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 was formally opened on Tuesday, Dec 11, in true Singaporean style: with festive opening speeches by the Conference Chair YT Lee and by distinguished government representatives.