“I am very happy with the quality of the presentations and speakers for the Courses Program in SIGGRAPH Asia 2010. There is a good balance between technical and artistic courses with tracks covering gaming, animation techniques, visual effects, real-time techniques, GPU computing and the fundamentals of computer graphics. In addition, a wide array of current hot topics will be covered including the creation of feature-quality games and stereoscopic 3D.

In selecting the tracks for SIGGRAPH Asia 2010, the Jury members have assessed the interest in the topic, its novelty factor, the suitability of the speakers presenting the course and the quality of the proposal submitted. I believe that the Courses Program for SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 is nothing short of inspirational. Attendees will get to learn new skills, and deepen their understanding of the technologies that will guide the future of Computer Graphics.” Courses Conference Chair, Sophie Revillard, Connecting Worlds.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 - the event for Asia’s top talents
SIGGRAPH Asia continues to bring to Asia a global showcase of the latest in computer graphics and animation, while offering Asia’s best to the world.

Hyeong-Seok Ko, Conference Chair of SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 and a professor at the department of Electrical Engineering in Seoul National University remarked, “We are excited that Korea is hosting SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 this year. Korea’s burgeoning gaming industry and thriving animation industry has given a boost to SIGGRAPH Asia 2010, promising an unparalleled event for anyone interested in the business of computer graphics and interactive techniques. I am confident that the impressive line up of compelling programs from many leading names in the industry together with the ideas and displays showcased this year will translate into some of the hottest breakthroughs in the world of computer graphics and interactive techniques. The trade exhibition completes the experience as attendees will have direct access to the latest products and technologies and business opportunities at this interactive marketplace making this a must attend trade event.”

Experience SIGGRAPH Asia in Seoul, World Design Capital 2010
Seoul is the perfect setting to explore the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and interactive techniques at SIGGRAPH Asia 2010. The host city is a fascinating cosmopolitan metropolis of ancient culture, hidden secrets, adventurous energy, and pioneering animation and production studios, providing the ideal setting for sustainable growth in information technology, digital media and the arts.

About SIGGRAPH Asia
The 3rd ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia will take place at Coex Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul, Korea. Featuring an international conference from 15-18 December 2010, SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 offers works that provoke thoughts, explore ideas in innovative ways, address contemporary issues, interactively engage viewers in discovery, and stimulate their intellect and creativity through art, computer animation, courses, education, new technologies, technical papers, sketches and posters.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 also features a trade exhibition of products and services from the computer graphics and interactive marketplace and will he held from 16-18 December 2010. Sponsored by ACM, SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 is expected to bring together over 8,000 computer graphics and interactive technology professionals and enthusiasts from Asia and beyond. For more information, please visit www.siggraph.org/asia2010.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 was a resounding success. Artists, researchers, developers, gaming experts, filmmakers, as well as academics from over 50 countries gathered in Yokohama over four exciting days to discover new products, talents, technology and techniques in the digital media industry. For more information, please visit www.siggraph.org/asia2009.

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