SIGGRAPH: Saying goodbye

Posted By John LePore

At 3pm on Thursday, the bagpipes started blaring Amazing Grace over the convention center P.A. signaling the end of the convention and I actually felt a little sad as everyone was ushered out of the main hall. I've had a great week here in The Big ... Continue reading "SIGGRAPH: Saying goodbye" »

August 7, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

SIGGRAPH: First day on the floor

Posted By John LePore

Although the show officially began on Tuesday, I had an opportunity to get a sneak peak at a few things Monday afternoon while preparing my presentation at the Maxon booth. I had a chance to see Frank Vitz and Georges Taorres from EA talk about how ... Continue reading "SIGGRAPH: First day on the floor" »

August 5, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

SIGGRAPH: The need for speed

Posted By Randi Altman

The need for speed If there was a theme to be had from SIGGRAPH ‘09, I would, so far, have to say it’s speed. We all know that having computers and apps that process things quickly is the goal and there are a few companies here at the show promising ... Continue reading "SIGGRAPH: The need for speed" »

August 5, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

SIGGRAPH: 'French Roast' wins in New Orleans

Posted By Dimitris Athos

The SIGGRAPH 09 Computer Animation Festival announced its winners Monday evening and "French Roast," the short film by Fabrice Joubert, won the coveted "Best of Show." The film now qualifies for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences "Best ... Continue reading "SIGGRAPH: 'French Roast' wins in New Orleans" »

August 5, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

SIGGRAPH: Pre-show observations

Posted By Randi Altman

Yesterday was Post' s first day in New Orleans for SIGGRAPH 2009. It's HOT, but every once in a while it would rain. You would think it might cool things off a bit? No such luck. Popped in to the Nuke User Group where Laika, Blue Sky and Digital ... Continue reading "SIGGRAPH: Pre-show observations" »

August 4, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)