SIGGRAPH 2010 in LA

* SIGGRAPH 2010 EXPLOSIVE EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS
SIGGRAPH 2010 in Los Angeles, 25-29, July is the best place in the world
to experience the explosive evolution of computer graphics and
interactive techniques. See, meet, and interact with the "People Behind
the Pixels" who are creating the next wave of international excellence
in research, animation, art, software, visualization, hardware, games,
visual effects, and education. The Computer Animation Festival is the
world's most innovative and stimulating showcase of computer-generated
animation and visual effects. At no other venue in the world do the
brightest minds in computer graphics come together to share ideas and
thoughts on so many diverse industry disciplines.

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I can't wait to go, come back and share all the cool stuff I saw...

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Siggraph was very exciting this year and I was able to see a lot of cool stuff. I heard the creator of "Day and Night" explain how he came up with the concept for this animation and how it developed over time to being one of Pixar's unique short animations. Another interesting group of speakers was the team that developed "War of Gods III." They explained the development of this new release of the game and how they wanted to stay true to the first two versions... except they did get this one more violent and bloody! The concept art for this game was incredible.

But the most interesting thing that I kept hearing from all the big (and small) animation companies is that they want to hire students and graduates that can do multiple stages of animation or game design. Specializing in just one area, like modeling, will limit your employability. Being able to work in a team environment was important as well.

I also got some great animation shorts to show you from places like, SCAD, Vancover, and Stash...

Link to SIGGRAPH 2010 Review Blog Take a look at some of the highlights from this years SIGGRAPH in LA.