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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dan Harary, Public Relations Director, SIGGRAPH 2017
+1.310.859.1831
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CHICAGO—SIGGRAPH 2017,
the world's leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience
showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques,
has announced the highlights of this year's Production Sessions program.
SIGGRAPH 2017 will mark the 44th International Conference and
Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, and will be
held 30 July–3 August 2017 in Los Angeles.
SIGGRAPH Production Sessions
are a chance for the world's most elite and talented computer graphics
experts and creative geniuses to explain their processes and techniques.
Following each presentation, attendees have the opportunity to ask
questions about the complex productions, which span the genres of
computer animation, visual effects, games, virtual reality, themed
entertainment, and the latest computer graphics applications.
New in 2017, the Production
Sessions program will be debuting the Production Gallery, which will
feature motion picture and games artifacts from major studios. Among the
memorabilia will be pitch boards from Disney's "Moana;" concept artwork
and maquettes from "Cars 3," "Overwatch," and "Final Fantasy XV;" and
costumes from "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." The gallery will also
showcase an exhibition from Sony Pictures Imageworks' archives to
celebrate its 25th anniversary, with items from "Spider-Man," "Ghost
Rider," "Men in Black," "Ghostbusters," "Stuart Little," and more.
"Since the Production
Sessions program began, it has grown and evolved to become an attendee
favorite with universal appeal. I am proud to be part of that tradition
and to continue expanding the scope of Production Sessions content as
well as initiating the all-new Production Gallery. While we have an
amazing lineup that retains strong animation and VFX, we are also
featuring a VR panel with Google Spotlight Stories and Oculus Story
Studio and presenting a look at Blizzard's trans-media approach in
creating 'Overwatch.' Plus, for the first time, we are bringing a
live-action TV series to the SIGGRAPH stage," said Emily Hsu, SIGGRAPH
2017 Production Sessions Chair.
This summer, there will be 11 Production Sessions. Among the highlights are:
Game of Thrones: Building & Destroying Meereen
The Rodeo FX team will take
you through the process behind the creation of the award-winning
environment of Meereen in seasons 4 and 5 of "Game of Thrones," then its
destruction in season 6. Created in season 4, the impressive city
features a giant gilded pyramid crowned by a golden statue. What started
out as a 2.5D matte painting evolved into a fully CG city in season 6,
threatened to be destroyed when it's under attack by a huge fleet of
ships.
Valerian and City of a Thousand Planets
"Valerian and the City of a
Thousand Planets" is the visually spectacular new adventure film from
Luc Besson, the legendary director of "The Fifth Element", and is based
on the ground-breaking comic book series Valérian et Laureline.
This session zooms in on the technologies deployed to create this fabulous universe.
ILM Presents: Behind the Magic, The Visual Effects of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
Join the visual effects team
from Industrial Light & Magic as they discuss the Academy Award
nominated effects work that went into "Rogue One". Space battles,
planetary destruction, "CG Miniatures", a re-programmed Imperial Droid, a
Death Star and, yes, some digital human work for good measure, the crew
will provide insight into the film's biggest challenges and discuss the
solutions that brought this new chapter in the Star Wars universe to
life.
The Making of Marvel Studio's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"
Set to the backdrop of
"Awesome Mixtape #2," Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"
continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of
the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family
together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic
comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel cinematic universe
continues to expand. Marvel Studios, Weta, Framestore, and Method
Studios will take SIGGRAPH audiences through their VFX journey as they
created some of the movie's most heart-stopping moments.
Crazy Eight: The Making of a Race Sequence in Disney/Pixar's "Cars 3"
In this deep dive into "Cars
3", learn how Pixar filmmakers pulled off one of their most complex
sequences ever: a figure-8 demolition derby filled with car crashes,
mud, and explosions! The production team discusses the artistic and
technical challenges involved in bringing this race to life. Park at
your own risk. Pixar is not responsible for any damage to your vehicle. (The conference will also be screening "Cars 3" for all attendees on Sunday evening, 30 July.)
Blizzard Entertainment Presents: The Making of the "Overwatch" Animated Shorts
Learn how Blizzard Animation
had to radically alter some of its production workflows and much of the
technology used to produce the six episodes of "Overwatch." Using the
groundbreaking GPU-based ray-tracing renderer Redshift, the "Overwatch"
shorts represent an entirely new, cost-effective animation pipeline that
allows rich, high-quality content to be created in a fraction of the
time traditionally associated with pre-rendered workflows. Blizzard's
team will also share some of the strategies, tools, and techniques
employed to create a world worth fighting for.
Notes Hsu, "Although each
project is very different in terms of production technique and process,
all of our presentations embody the conference theme, 'At the Heart of
Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.' The drive to overcome
challenges, spirit of innovation, and passion to create really does
stand at the heart of these sessions."
As a bonus, discover what takes a production to the next level during the Sunday, 30 July, panel, "The Academy's Science and Technology Council Presents 'Hidden Figures' in Collaboration With NASA." Moderated by Beverly J. Wood, BJWOOD Consultant, LLC, and Academy Science and Technology Council member, the panel will feature NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineers and research scientists, as well as members of the creative team behind the Oscar®-nominated film "Hidden Figures." Learn more about this session.
Last but not least, the
Productions Sessions program will host a very special meet-and-greet
with Google Spotlight Stories Director Jorge Gutierrez "Son of Jaguar"
on Wednesday, 2 August, from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Register for SIGGRAPH 2017 at s2017.SIGGRAPH.org.
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About SIGGRAPH 2017
The annual SIGGRAPH
conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the
latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a
three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from
around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH
Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most
innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and
curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art,
scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and
narrative shorts. SIGGRAPH 2017 will take place from 30 July-3 August
2017 in Los Angeles. Visit the SIGGRAPH 2017 website or follow SIGGRAPH on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or Instagram for more detailed information.
About ACM SIGGRAPH
The ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques
is an interdisciplinary community interested in research, technology,
and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
Members include researchers, developers, and users from the technical,
academic, business, and art communities. ACM SIGGRAPH enriches the
computer graphics and interactive techniques community year-round
through its conferences, global network of professional and student
chapters, publications, and educational activities.
About ACM
ACM,
the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world's largest
educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators,
researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and
address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the computing
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 lifelong learning, career development, and
professional networking.
