There is currently a call for participation in SIGGRAPH 2008, the 35th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. With the theme Evolve, SIGGRAPH returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center. The conference will take place Aug. 11-15, with the exhibition occurring Aug. 12-14.
SIGGRAPH 2008 is evolving along with the computer graphics and interactive techniques community. It is dissolving the borders between some traditional SIGGRAPH programs (Art Gallery, Courses, Educators, Emerging Technologies, Panels, Posters, The Studio, Sketches) to create a more fluid, interdisciplinary conference. And it is offering presenters more flexible options for sharing their work. SIGGRAPH is also upgrading the value of the Computer Animation Festival.
Submission DeadlinesAll deadlines are at 22:00 UTC/GMT:
* Technical PapersWednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
* General SubmissionWednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
* Student Volunteers ApplicationsSunday, Feb. 24, 2008
* General Submission, Materials UploadWednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
* Late-Breaking WorkWednesday, May 7, 2008
The SIGGRAPH 2008 submission process has been designed to save time. It has a single general submission form that allows submitters to describe their work once and propose that it be evaluated for presentation in several different formats.
SIGGRAPH 2008 invites general submissions in the following areas:
* Complexity and Accessibility* Future History* Global Responsibility* Impact on Society* Professional Development and Education* SIGGRAPH Core* Slow Art* Computer Animation Festival
SIGGRAPH 2008 asks submitters to classify their work according to seven categories:
* Animation and Visual Effects* Best Practices, Case Studies, Tips & Tricks* Creative Expression* Crossing Boundaries* Evolving Concepts* Methods & Systems* Research
SIGGRAPH 2008 welcomes submissions of work that can be presented at the conference in the following formats:
* Class* Demo* Image* Informal Forum* Installation* Panel/Roundtable* Performance* Poster* Talk* Video/Animation
Participant benefits, if submitted work or volunteer service is accepted, include:
* Participation in the world's premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques.* Direct interaction and collaboration with dynamic industry leaders.* Inspiration and insights into a world where technology, art, and science converge.* Invaluable training and networking opportunities.
SIGGRAPH 2008 will bring an estimated 25,000 computer graphics and interactive technology professionals from six continents to Los Angeles, California, for the industry's most respected technical and creative programs focusing on research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education and the web from Aug. 11-15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. SIGGRAPH 2008 includes a three-day exhibition of products and services from the computer graphics and interactive marketplace from Aug. 13-15. More than 250 international exhibiting companies are expected. Registration for the conference and exhibition is open to the public. More details are available at www.siggraph.org/s2008.
The Assoc. for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGGRAPH sponsors SIGGRAPH 2008. ACM is an educational and scientific society uniting the world's computing educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development and professional networking.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
