Sydney, Australia, December 13, 2023 — SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, Asia’s annual conference and trade show for computer graphics and interaction technologies, officially opens as the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) becomes the hub of the animation revolution. The four-day event welcomes a group of Oscar-winning ICONS and innovative technology leaders who are redefining the boundaries of the animation field.
Sydney, Australia, December 13, 2023 — SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, Asia’s annual conference and trade show for computer graphics and interaction technologies, officially opens as the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) becomes the hub of the animation revolution. The four-day event welcomes a group of Oscar-winning ICONS and innovative technology leaders who are redefining the boundaries of the animation field.
Give an award
On December 12, 2023, Australian Digital Artist Paul Brown has been awarded the prestigious ACM SIGGRAPH “Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art. Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art “. This honor is one of the highest in the field of computer graphics and interaction technology. Lauded for his pioneering work in computational art, generative systems, and cellular automata, Brown became the first Australian artist and the third (due to dual citizenship) British artist to receive this distinguished award.
The award is a testament to Brown’s pioneering efforts and significant contributions in the field of digital art. We acknowledge his innovative approach and enduring commitment to the field, which has not only advanced the practice of digital art, but created new avenues for digital artists and technologists around the world.
Singapore Associate Professor Yong Tsui (YT) Lee also received the Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the computer graphics community in Asia, especially his role in founding and fostering the SIGGRAPH Asia conference.
The recognition of Paul Brown and YT Lee underscores ACM SIGGRAPH’s commitment to recognizing individuals who have had a profound impact, both artisically and academically, on the fields of digital art and computer graphics.
The Openning Ceremony
June Kim, Chair of SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, said at the opening: “On behalf of the 2023 Committee, I am delighted to welcome our global community to Sydney for an unprecedented exploration of ‘Connecting Stories’. At a time when the AI and computer animation industries are thriving on human ingenuity and technical excellence, SIGGRAPH Asia is a beacon of their harmonious coexistence. Our keynote, conference and exhibitorlineup are the epitome of innovation, proving that the convergence of talent is the key to unlocking infinite possibilities. This event has not only changed the industry but also boosted international business visitor traffic to NSW.”
Asia Chapter Work Sharing Conference Asia Chapter Work Sharing Conference
The chapters of SIGGRAPH Aisa participated in the work sharing sessions. AJ Christensen first delivered a welcome speech as the chairman of SIGGRAPH Global Chapter. Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu and other branches also made work sharing. The chairman of SIGGRPAH Shanghai put forward the global idea of helping young people participate in the development of graphics technology — IADGE International Alliance. And was supported by AJ and other chairmen.
CAF Computer Animation Festival
Animation Theatre delves into the world of animation, visual effects, and scientific visualization over the past year. This screening presents excellent works from around the world selected by the Computer Animation Festival jury.
Electronic Theatre also presents the best animation, visual effects and scientific visualizations produced last year. The jury assembled this exhibition to represent must-see works in computer graphics.
Three prestigious prizes for 2023 will also be presented at the event: best student entry, Jury Special Award, and Best Entry.
Keynote Speech Keynote
One of the keynote speakers, Joe Letteri, a five-time Academy Award winner and senior visual effects supervisor at WētāFX, revealed a unique insight into the cutting-edge world of visual effects in his highly anticipated talk, with a focus on his recent achievement, Avatar: Water Path.
The second keynote speaker was Jun Murai, a distinguished professor at Keio University in Japan and the “father of the Internet in Japan”, who discussed the new frontier of Internet civilization and its impact on communication, collaboration and even remote surgery.
Other keynote speakers will also contribute their insights to help the conference reach unprecedented heights, including:
Rob Bredow is Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at Industrial Light&Magic. Bredow is an Academy Award nominated head of VFX focused on sharing creative strategy, innovation and business development.
Paul Debevec, Chief Research Officer at Netflix Eyeline Studios, will provide an overview of virtual cinematography from its founding at UC Berkeley to its contributions to films such as The Matrix and Avatar, And its impact on recent virtual production techniques in films such as The Social Network, Gravity, and The Mandalore.
Christophe Hery: Director of Research for META Science, Hery’s work on acclaimed films such as Finding Dory, Coco, and Toy Story 4 has won him two technical achievement awards, and he was invited to speak at the Digital Humans panel.
Rob Coleman: Creative Director of Industrial Light&Magic, co-chair of this year’s Computer Animation Festival, and two-time Oscar nominee, will share his insights on the character animation panel.
Raqi Syed: A senior lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, writer, director and visual effects designer Syed will present her journey from Disney to WētāFX, filming blockbuster films such as Avatar and The Hobbit Trilogy
Sabine Laimer and Robin Hollander: Special effects experts from WātāFX, New Zealand, will share their insights on sequence effects supervision and the delicate balance of AI and talent in the evolving world of visual effects, covering animations such as Cocaine Bear and Marvel.
Exhibitor Exhibitor
Starting December 13, SIGGRAPH Asia will redefine the innovation landscape with a vibrant lineup of more than 30 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions. The latest hardware systems, cutting-edge software tools, and revolutionary creative services will showcase innovation and technological leaps in computer graphics, digital art, animation, visual effects, new reality, artificial intelligence, and groundbreaking research.
Adobe, Animal Logic, Canva, FORUM8, Foundry, Fox Renderfarm, Gigabyte, IO Industries, ILM, Meta, MSI, Pixar RenderMan, Qualisys The shardest minds of industry giants such as AB, Ritsumeikan University, WātāFX, and a range of other trailblazers will take the stage to showcase their latest innovations and bold breakthroughs.
Exhibitor Talks Exhibitor Talks
Empowering Young People through Machine Learning: The team at Pioneer Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) will delve into integrating machine learning workflows into the VFX pipeline, aiming to become a trusted creative partner for filmmakers around the world.
Experience Canva’s transformative AI innovations, a highlight for exhibitors. Kerry Halupka, Director of Content ML, led the Industrial Case Study # 1 “Powering the Magic of Canva” session, showcasing cutting-edge AI at Magic Studio in Canva, And show breakthrough examples in design AI, computer vision, and generative AI.
Special Effects for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: WētāFX VFX Supervisor Jason Galeon reveals the secrets behind building a better spaceship, sharing the studio’s behind-the – scenes work on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Pixar Animation Studios holds a session titled “Unlocking the Future of Digital Art” : AI, VR, and Pixar’s RenderMan Unveiled. Hosted by Dylan Sisson, the talk will take a look at the latest features of RenderMan 26 and explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in visual effects.
NVIDIA has announced an unparalleled learning Day: NVIDIA Day, where engaging NVIDIA lectures and unveils its latest innovations will be held. At the developer conference, senior team members, including will Ramey and Tomasz Bednarz, will have the opportunity to network with experts.
Live! Real-Time Live!
A range of the best real-time and interactive technologies are used to bring the eye-opening scene to the audience, and the projects are very diverse: one project is the virtual band Big Sand — Sally Coleman in the virtual world, which was born out of the imagination of musician and former radio host Sally Coleman.
Sally’s performance was not done on a live stage, but was presented at a university near the convention center by performing to capture, and then through remote production, animating and interacting with the audience.
After various presentations, the audience and jury awards were announced to Sally Coleman as the winner of both trophies.
In addition to the above, there are exhibition halls, experience halls, Demoscene areas, emerging technology Spaces and poster galleries, where countless novel projects, artworks and new technologies can be found.
Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role in SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the conference and the satisfaction of attendees. Their contributions not only provide support at the organizational level, but also create a valuable communication platform for attendees by creating a positive atmosphere.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 will be held in Tokyo, Japan! Let’s wait!
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