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Advance Program R2 (5.3MB PDF) AVA PRGRA R2 S2017SIGGRAPHRGRGISRAI TABLE OF CONTENTS S2017.SIGGRAPH.ORG #SIGGRAPH2017 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE curated content 4 REASONS TO ATTEND SIGGRAPH 2017 offers several events and sessions that are individually chosen by program chairs to address specific 5 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW topics in computer graphics and interactive techniques. 8 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Curated content is not selected through the regular channels of a comprehensive jury. 12 APPY HOUR 13 ART GALLERY Focus Areas 15 ART PAPERS Many SIGGRAPH 2017 programs and events are assigned to focused areas of interest in computer graphics and 16 COMPUTER ANIMATION FESTIVAL interactive techniques, and some are especially appropriate for first-time attendees. 18 COURSES ANIMATION & VFX 21 EDUCATOR’S FORUM AR/VR 23 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ART 26 EXPERIENCE PRESENTATIONS EDUCATORS 30 PANELS GAMES MOBILE 32 PRODUCTION SESSIONS 34 REAL-TIME LIVE! PRODUCTION 35 STUDIO RESEARCH 37 TALKS 43 TECHNICAL PAPERS 54 VR FILM JAM 55 VR VILLAGE 57 BIRDS OF A FEATHER 58 ACM SIGGRAPH THEATER EVENTS 59 EXHIBITION 60 EXHIBITOR SESSIONS 62 JOB FAIR 63 GENERAL INFORMATION 64 REGISTRATION FEE INFORMATION 65 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 66 CO-LOCATED EVENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS S2017.SIGGRAPH.ORG #SIGGRAPH2017 2 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (as of 28 June, schedule subject to change) Conference Registration Categories One Day Registration Full Conference Platinum Exhibits Plus Full Conference One Day registration is available. Includes admission to conference programs and events for the day purchased and Full Conference Exhibitors the Exhibition (Tuesday-Thursday). It does NOT include Computer Select Conference Exhibits Only Animation Festival – Electronic Theater or Reception. SAT, 29 JUL SUN, 30 JUL MON, 31 JUL TUE, 1 AUG WED, 2 AUG THU, 3 AUG Registration 5-7 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-1 pm Merchandise Pickup/ 5-7 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-6 pm 8:30 am-3:30 pm SIGGRAPH Store ACM SIGGRAPH Award Talks 2-3:30 pm ACM Student Research 3:45-5:15 pm Competition Final Presentation Appy Hour 5-7 pm Art Gallery 1:30-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-3:30 pm Art Papers 3:45-5:55 pm Birds of a Feather All week Computer Animation Festival – 6-8 pm 8-10 pm Electronic Theater Computer Animation Festival – 2-5 pm (FP only) 10:30 am-5:30 pm 10:30 am-5:30 pm 10:30 am-5:30 pm 10:30 am-3:30 pm VR Theater Courses 9 am-5:15 pm 9 am-5:15 pm 9 am-5:15 pm 9 am-5:15 pm 9 am-5:15 pm Educator’s Forum 2-5:15 pm 9 am-5:15 pm 9 am-5:15 pm Emerging Technologies 1:30-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-3:30 pm Exhibition/Exhibitor Sessions 9:30 am-6 pm 9:30 am-6 pm 9:30 am-3:30 pm Experience Presentations 9 am-5:15 pm 9 am-1:45 pm 9 am-5:15 pm 10:45 am-3:30 pm International Center 9 am-6 pm 9 am-6 pm 9 am-6 pm 9 am-6 pm 9 am-3:30 pm Job Fair 9:30 am-6 pm 9:30 am-6 pm 9:30 am-3:30 pm Keynote Session* 11 am-12:45 pm Panels 9 am-12:15 pm 3:45-5:15 pm 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am 3:45-5:15 pm 2-3:30 pm Posters 1:30-5:30 pm 9:30 am-6 pm 9:30 am-6 pm 9:30 am-6 pm 9:30 am-3:30 pm Poster Sessions 1-2 pm 12:15-1:15 pm 12:15-1:15 pm Production Gallery 9 am-6 pm 9 am-6 pm 9 am-6 pm 9 am-6 pm Production Sessions 2-3:30 pm 10:45 am-12:15 pm 10:45 am-12:15 pm 10:45 am-12:15 pm 2-5:15 pm 2-7:15 pm 2-5:15 pm Production Session Movie Screening 9-11 pm Real-Time Live! 6-7:45 pm Reception 8-10 pm Studio 1:30-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-3:30 pm Talks 9 am-5:15 pm 9-10:30 am 9 am-5:15 pm 9 am-3:30 pm 9 am-12:15 pm 2-5:15 pm 3:45-5:15 pm Technical Papers 9-10:30 am 9 am-5:35 pm 9 am-5:35 pm 9 am-5:15 pm 3:45-5:35 pm Technical Papers Fast Forward 6-8 pm VR Film Jam 9 am-9 pm 9 am-9 pm 9 am-5 pm VR Village 1:30-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-5:30 pm 10 am-3:30 pm *The ACM SIGGRAPH Award Presentation immediately precedes the Keynote Session TABLE OF CONTENTS S2017.SIGGRAPH.ORG #SIGGRAPH2017 3 REASONS TO ATTEND Why SIGGRAPH? While you could add to your skill set in your spare time — studying and navigating industry trends from your home or office computer — there is nothing quite like immersing yourself in a world of cutting-edge computer graphics and interactive techniques. Whether you’re in animation, research, product development, or fine arts and design, SIGGRAPH has you covered. See below to find out how you, and your employer, can benefit from attending this year’s conference. “Besides the fact that you get “An opportunity to meet and to learn, test, and discover explore the possibilities of the newest technologies and LEARNING technological advancements INSPIRATION software, SIGGRAPH gives in the industry from around you a huge inspiration boost. the world.” It makes you want to go and do something amazing.” “Think of everything that “It helped me define a has ever made you geek out direction in my career. and feel so passionate about The opportunity to meet something in your whole creators and professionals life and put it into one ENGAGEMENT EXPERTISE and see how they work feeling...That, my friend, was the most effective is the feeling you get when way to learn.” being at SIGGRAPH.” “Immersing yourself among such diversity, united by common ideals, “It’s like stepping into is an experience that cannot the future. Nothing EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY be replicated or accurately is impossible.” quantified. Its key benefit is leaving thinking if they can, I can!” TABLE OF CONTENTS S2017.SIGGRAPH.ORG #SIGGRAPH2017 4 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW SIGGRAPH 2017 is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience, featuring the world’s most prestigious forum for computer graphics research, creative adventures in digital media, immersive realities, emerging interactive technologies, advanced mobile systems, and hands-on opportunities for creative collaboration. Conference Registration Categories One-Day Registration Full Conference Platinum Full Conference One Day registration is available. This pass includes admission to Full Conference conference programs and events for the Select Conference day purchased and the Exhibition Exhibits Plus (Tuesday-Thursday). Exhibits Only It does NOT include the Computer Animation Exhibitors Festival – Electronic Theater or Reception. ACM SIGGRAPH AWARDS ACM SIGGRAPH AWARD TALKS RECEPTION PRESENTATIONS The Steven Anson Coons Award for Monday, 31 July, 8-10 pm (Immediately preceding the Keynote Session) Outstanding Creative Contributions to Computer Graphics California Science Center ACM SIGGRAPH 2017 Award Recipients This award, presented during odd-numbered Board buses with your SIGGRAPH friends The Steven Anson Coons Award for years, recognizes long-term creative impact to as you head to the California Science Outstanding Creative Contributions to the field of computer graphics through a personal Center where you’ll unlock the power Computer Graphics commitment over an extended period of time. of technology during this very special Jessica Hodgins reception. Food and drink will be scattered Carnegie Mellon University The Computer Graphics Achievement Award throughout the venue for you to enjoy as The Computer Graphics Achievement award is you explore special exhibitions – including The Computer Graphics Achievement Award given each year to recognize an individual for an Mission 26: The Big Endeavour, which Ramesh Raskar outstanding achievement in computer graphics gives you the chance to see the real Space Massachusetts Institute of Technology and interactive techniques. Shuttle Endeavour! – and permanent exhibitions like Creative World and ACM SIGGRAPH Outstanding Service Award ACM SIGGRAPH Outstanding Service Award Ecosystems. Alyn Rockwood This award is given annually to recognize The Significant New Researcher Award outstanding service to ACM SIGGRAPH by a volunteer. It recognizes persons who have Bernd Bickel given extraordinary service to ACM SIGGRAPH, IST Austria both in the trenches and in positions of more The Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime responsibility or visibility, over a significant period Achievement in Digital Art of time. Ernest A. Edmonds The Significant New Researcher Award Institute of Creative Technologies De Montfort University The Significant New Researcher Award is given annually to a researcher who has made The Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award a recent significant contribution to the field of Felix Heide computer graphics and is new to the field. The PhD Advisor: Wolfgang Heidrich intent is to recognize people who, through early University of British Columbia in their careers, have already made a notable contribution.
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