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NASA uses NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses to see Mars in 3D

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) that controls the rover Curiosity is using NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses to see Mars in 3D and plan rover missions in a virtual, game-like environment. JPL developed the technique to ...

New extensions for Maya and 3ds Max automate workflow

Autodesk will soon release new extensions for Autodesk Maya 2013 and Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 that will help users create more sophisticated physical simulations, and move data more easily through complex pipelines and also augments ...

All-star CG panel assembled for Siggraph JPR Press Luncheon

JPR has named the panelists that will speak at the company’s annual Siggraph Press Luncheon, August 8 in Los Angeles. The five bring strong and varied credentials to the annual event.The event will be at ...

Siggraph releases official computer animation festival trailer

Siggraph has released the official trailer promoting it’s Computer Animation Festival. This year’s selections will be featured during the conference through a series of daily Festival Screenings, allowing attendees to get a glimpse behind the ...

ANALYSIS: Jon Peddie Research Views on the Computer Graphics Market 2011 to 2015

Computer Graphics continues to reach into our lives. Industry growth a healthy 7% TIBURON, CA-July 25, 2012-The SIGGRAPH Conference, a gathering of people and companies in the computer graphics field, is a joyful expression of ...

Siggraph 2012 to showcase advancements in real-time graphics

Siggraph 2012 will feature the latest trends and techniques for pushing the boundaries of real-time visuals. A special session called “Real-Time Live!” will be the venue for the latest research. A series of 10 international ...

NASA and Siemens crossing their fingers for perfect Mars landing

If all goes well on August 5, 2012, a robotic explorer from Earth will come to a bouncing landing on Mars, culminating years of planning and months of travel. At a press conference today executives ...

Exergaming and Physutainment

The above video is of me getting my daily exercise playing “Rowing Simulator 2012”. The feel of pulling through water, the sound of the liquid displacement, and the visuals of the beautiful scenery all make ...

Hollywood’s CG experts to reveal production secrets at Siggraph 2012

Siggraph 2012 has released an all-star line-up of production sessions to will be featured as part of its annual Computer Animation Festival, which is open to the public. From blockbusters like Hugo and The Avengers ...

Google I/O kicks off today in San Francisco

Google is planning to unveil new hardware, new software today at Moscone Center West in San Francisco. On tap is the Nexus 7 tablet, Google Play, Google Now and Android 4.1, Jelly Bean. Follow the ...

CG pioneers seek mentors for youth at Siggraph 2012

Siggraph Pioneers is again recruiting computer graphics professional who will attend Siggraph to volunteer as a mentor for a high school students. Mentors will spend about 30 minutes a day providing on-site guidance to a ...

3D is five incompatible growing markets on 13 different platforms

JPR latest market study, Stereographic-3DMarket Opportunities is available. While the big screen generates the numbers ($10B in 2011) with just 11,000 screens worldwide, TV displayed 3D on over 23M screens in ’11. Applications range from ...