SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces ‘Best of’ Immersive, Goes Behind Experience Production With Virtual Programming
Summary
The conference, which kicked off yesterday and runs 17–28 August, will offer virtual participants the chance to learn all about the making of over 30 experiential projects, as well as a few unique opportunities to this year’s event. The representation is streamable, while allowing for realistic reflections on water surfaces, atmospheric effects such as sparks and fire, and complex thin structures including tree branches. Myth: A Frozen Tale – Stylized Effects for Real-time VR | Talks On-demand: 17–28 August; Live Q&A: Wednesday, 26 August, 12:30 pm PDT The first VR short inspired by a Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film, “Myth: A Frozen Tale” challenged effects artists to create a highly stylized world and the elemental spirits living within it. If you’re looking for even more from our 2020 contributors, check out episode 36 of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast in which we cover multiperson immersive experiences, or watch the VR Theater preview trailer here: https://youtu.be/Tm0kmh3bMEs. The SIGGRAPH conference is the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques.