Advance Program Table of Contents Updated 25 July 2 Conference at a Glance 3 Reasons to Attend SIGGRAPH 2011 4 Conference Overview 8 Computer Animation Festival 9 Conference Schedule 17 Art Papers 19 Courses 26 Game Papers 28 Panels 30 Talks 42 Technical Papers 60 Exhibitor Tech Talks 62 Exhibitor List 64 General Information 65 Included With Your Registration 66 Registration Fees & Information 67 SIGGRAPH 2011 Committee Table of Contents Updated 25 July Conference at a glance Full Conference Access Basic Conference Pass Sun 7 August Mon 8 August Tues 9 August Wed 10 August Thu 11 August Computer Animation Festival Registration/ Merchandise 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–3:30 pm Pickup Center SIGGRAPH Store 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–6:00 pm 8:30 am–3:30 pm ACM SIGGRAPH 2:00–3:30 pm Award Talks ACM Student Research Competition 2:00–3:30 pm Final Presentation Art Gallery 2:00–5:30pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–1:00 pm 9:00–11:00 pm Art Papers 9:00–10:30 am Birds of a Feather All Week Courses 2:00–5:15 pm 9:00 am–5:15 pm 9:00–10:30 am 9:00 am–5:15 pm 9:00 am–5:15 pm 2:00–5:15 pm Emerging 2:00–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–1:00 pm Technologies 9:00–11:00 pm Exhibition 9:30 am–6:00 pm 9:30 am–6:00 pm 9:30 am–3:30 pm Exhibitor Tech Talks 9:30 am–6:00 pm 9:30 am–6:00 pm 9:30 am–3:30 pm Gamer Papers 9:00 am–12:15 pm International Center 9:00 am–6:00 pm 9:00 am–6:00 pm 9:00 am–6:00 pm 9:00 am–6:00 pm 9:00 am–3:30 pm Job Fair 9:30 am–6:00 pm 9:30 am–6:00 pm 9:30 am–3:30 pm Keynote Speaker 11:00 am–1:00 pm (Includes ACM SIGGRAPH Awards Presentations) Panels 3:45–5:15 pm 9:00–10:30 am 3:45–5:15 pm Posters 12:00–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm Poster Sessions 12:15–1:15 pm 12:15–1:15 pm Reception 9:00–11:00 pm The Sandbox 12:00–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–1:00 pm SIGGRAPH Dailies! 6:00–7:30 pm SIGGRAPH Symposium: 9:00 am–6:00 pm The Business Think Tank (additional fee required) The Studio 12:00 pm–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm 9:00 am–1:00 pm 9:00 pm–11 pm Talks 2:00–5:15 pm 2:00–5:15 pm 9:00–10:30 am 9:00 am–5:15 pm 9:00 am–5:15 pm 2:00–5:35 pm Technical Papers 9:00–10:30 am 9:00 am–5:35 pm 9:00 am–5:35 pm 9:00 am–5:15 pm 2:00–5:15 pm Technical Papers 6:00–8:00 pm Fast Forward Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater 6:00–8:00 pm 6:00–8:00 pm 6:00–8:00 pm Festival Screenings 9:00–10:30 am 9:00 am–5:15 pm 9:00 am–5:15 pm 9:00 am–12:15 pm 2:00–5:15 pm Production Sessions 2:00–3:30 pm 10:45 am–12:15 pm 9:00–10:30 am 10:45 am–12:15 pm 2:00–3:30 pm 2:00–3:30 pm 2:00–3:30 pm Real-Time Live! 4:30–5:15 pm 4:30–5:15 pm 4:30–5:15 pm www.siggraph.org/s2011 SIGGRAPH 2011 Advance Program PDF | Conference at a Glance 2 Table of Contents Updated 25 July The Top 10 Reasons to Attend SIGGRAPH 2011 Knowing that the majority of SIGGRAPH conference attendees rely on their employers to fund their registration and travel in part or in full, we have developed the following value-based talking points for you to share with your boss. 1. Value 6. Connections Learn all the latest techniques, tips, and tech- Join your friends and colleagues from around nologies in one location at a very reasonable the world, and make invaluable new connec- price. SIGGRAPH 2011’s exclusive educational tions. SIGGRAPH 2011 is the annual world programs offer the best return on investment headquarters of computer graphics and for your organization’s training budget. interactive techniques. 2. Hands-On Knowledge 7. Essential Resources Consolidate new knowledge and skills by Discover all the resources you need to support working directly with the experts in the field. your creativity, improve your efficiency, and grow In SIGGRAPH 2011’s workshops and studios, your business. The SIGGRAPH 2011 Exhibition you’ll develop the professional assets you features hardware, software, and services need for another year of creative and business from the leading companies who also consider success. SIGGRAPH Home. 3. Time Optimization 8. World-Class Animation and Visual Effects Explore the full spectrum of computer Immerse yourself in this year’s best work in graphics and interactive techniques in animated storytelling, scientific visualization, four intense, rewarding days. At SIGGRAPH advertising, games, and feature films. The 2011, you’ll gain knowledge, contacts, and Computer Animation Festival presents four days skills that could take more than a year to of screenings, talks, panels, and live demos. acquire elsewhere. 9. Vancouver 4. Customization Enjoy this magical, entrepreneurial city where Design the conference experience that delivers exploration, innovation, and experimentation the best value for you and your organization. merge on every corner, while soaking up the SIGGRAPH 2011 offers a very diverse range creativity, advanced technology, and business of sessions, experiences, and collaboration innovation that have made SIGGRAPH the opportunities. world capital of digital media. 5. Industry Visionaries 10. Inspiration Meet and exchange ideas with the superstars Leave Vancouver with new skills, creativity, who created this dynamic field and the young and energy, ready to rejuvenate your career visionaries who are building its future. They’ll and inspire your organization’s next phase of all be coming home in Vancouver for leadership in computer graphics and interactive SIGGRAPH 2011. techniques. www.siggraph.org/s2011 SIGGRAPH 2011 Advance Program PDF | Top Ten Reasons 3 Table of Contents Updated 25 July Conference overview See, meet, and interact with the creators of the next wave of excellence in research, animation, art, software, visualization, hardware, games, visual effects, and education. Gain amazing insights, enrich your skill set, and expand your worldwide contacts in Vancouver; one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities in the world. Conference Registration Categories: One-Day registration includes access for one day to Full Conference Access conference programs and events associated with that level of registration and all days of the Exhibition (Tuesday-Thursday). Basic Conference Pass One-Day access does not include technical documentation or Computer Animation Festival tickets for the Reception. Keynote Speaker Cory Doctorow 21st-century thinker, co-editor of Boing Boing #siggraph #keynote Monday, 8 August, 11 am–1 pm Cory Doctorow is a contributor to The Guardian, The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Wired, and co-editor of the popular blog Boing Boing. He was formerly director of European affairs for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a non-profit civil liberties group that defends freedom in technology law, policy, standards, and treaties. He is a visiting senior lecturer at Open University (UK) and previously served as the Fulbright chair at the Annenberg Center for Public Diplomacy at the University of Southern California. Reception Vancouver Convention Centre Monday, 8 August, 9–11 pm The international SIGGRAPH community’s highest-energy, best-attended social event of the year. Drink a toast to your colleagues’ achievements, and your own. Share dessert and a convivial evening with people you haven’t seen since SIGGRAPH 2010. And meet the people you need to know for another year of professional success and adventure. The Art Gallery, Emerging Technologies, The Sandbox and The Studio will be open during the reception. www.siggraph.org/s2011 SIGGRAPH 2011 Advance Program PDF | Conference Overview 4 Table of Contents Updated 25 July Conference Overview ACM SIGGRAPH ACM Student Research Competition Awards Presentations #siggraph #awards (Included with Keynote Speaker) Twenty-five student posters are selected for judging at #siggraph #awards SIGGRAPH 2011. The panel of distinguished judges selects five semi-finalists. And the semi-final poster authors present their work to the judges. ACM SIGGRAPH Award Talks #siggraph #awards Art Gallery The Computer Graphics Achievement Award #siggraph #artgallery Awarded annually to recognize a major accomplishment that provided a significant advance in the state of the Tracing Home art of computer graphics and is still significant and Experience exceptional digital and technologically apparent. mediated artworks that explore issues related to the concept of home in the networked age.