Computer graphics

A Chinese Startup VAST Makes Keynote Speech at SIGGRAPH, Unveiling Breakthroughs in Generative AI in 3D Content Creation

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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Meanwhile, a Chinese startup company VAST also gained attention with its keynote speech alongside industry giants like Nvidia, Sony, and Unity.

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, a Chinese startup company VAST also gained attention with its keynote speech alongside industry giants like Nvidia, Sony, and Unity.
  • While there's limited public information on VAST, it is clear that they are channeling efforts into AI development.
  • In the fast-evolving domain of AI-generated 3D content, VAST's analysis of the content revolution and the inevitability of 3D content offers considerable inspiration to the academic community.
  • Beyond its core technology, VAST is developing an interactive platform for 3D content creation and sharing.

WOMAN FROM AFRICA CREATES BILLION DOLLAR FILM ENGINE FOR HOLLYWOOD 3D ANIMATION STUDIOS

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer Graphics software developer, The Stephanie Michaels Software Company(Smsoftwarecompany), dedicated to advanced real-time computer graphics, announces The Univah Film Engine. Univah Pro is a real-time physically based photo-realistic and non-photorealistic Render Engine for the professional filmmaker. Univah shines in its ease of use and low learning curve while providing features such as Advanced physics, Industry standard lighting, advanced animation with a drag-and-drop interface fully customizable. Smsoftwarecompany is different in that they offer Univah Pro to all 3D animation Studios as a one-time perpetual license with no subscriptions or yearly fees. Making the (ROI) return on investment very high.

Key Points: 
  • Smsoftwarecompany is different in that they offer Univah Pro to all 3D animation Studios as a one-time perpetual license with no subscriptions or yearly fees.
  • 3D modeling enthusiasts who always desired a software similar to Sketchup but with film tools for 3d animators have now had their prayers answered.
  • The Univah Film Engine is a Windows 64-bit real-time rendering application available for download on the official Smsoftwarecompany website.
  • Smsoftwarecompany specializes in developing Architecture software, 3D animation software, Custom Game Engines, fashion design software, render engines and 3D animation software.

AI-Powered Innovation: VAST's Vision for Democratizing 3D Content Creation Takes Center Stage as the first Chinese keynote speaker at SIGGRAPH 2023

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the SIGGRAPH 2023 conference, Yachen Song, founder of startup VAST, presented his vision for using artificial intelligence to transform 3D content creation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the SIGGRAPH 2023 conference, Yachen Song, founder of startup VAST, presented his vision for using artificial intelligence to transform 3D content creation.
  • As the first Chinese entrepreneur to speak as a keynote speaker at SIGGRAPH, Song's speech marked a milestone.
  • With details still scarce, he provided a glimpse into the company's goals to make 3D content generation more accessible.
  • Current 3D content creation processes demand substantial effort and expertise, which often restricts production from non-professional users and their widespread usage.

AI-Powered Innovation: VAST's Vision for Democratizing 3D Content Creation Takes Center Stage as the first Chinese keynote speaker at SIGGRAPH 2023

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the SIGGRAPH 2023 conference, Yachen Song, founder of startup VAST, presented his vision for using artificial intelligence to transform 3D content creation.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the SIGGRAPH 2023 conference, Yachen Song, founder of startup VAST, presented his vision for using artificial intelligence to transform 3D content creation.
  • As the first Chinese entrepreneur to speak as a keynote speaker at SIGGRAPH, Song's speech marked a milestone.
  • With details still scarce, he provided a glimpse into the company's goals to make 3D content generation more accessible.
  • Current 3D content creation processes demand substantial effort and expertise, which often restricts production from non-professional users and their widespread usage.

SIGGRAPH 2023 Conference Commemorates 50 Years of Innovations With Growth in Contributed Works and In-person Attendees

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, marks its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, marks its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation.
  • An international audience of more than 14,275 attendees from 78 countries enjoyed the conference and its Mobile and Virtual Access component.
  • "We've been a driving force for the expansion and growth in computer graphics for the last 50 years.
  • Mobile and Virtual Access showed strong engagement, with an average of 100 users per minute logging on to explore SIGGRAPH 2023 content.

Shutterstock Collaborates to Bring NeRF Generative AI Technology to 3D Creators Globally

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality content and full-service creative workflow solutions for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced its intent to sign three distinct collaboration deals with Luma Labs AI, RECON Labs and Volinga AI, leading startup innovators in emerging neural radiance fields (NeRF) technology. The companies announced their respective plans at this week's SIGGRAPH 2023, the 50th Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. 

Key Points: 
  • We are incredibly excited to expand our research and development efforts into NeRF, a new phase of 3D AI technology.
  • "As the world's leading NeRF research and product company, we are excited to explore a partnership with Shutterstock and bring Luma's best-in-class 3D generative platform to Shutterstock's creators.
  • In March, Shutterstock also announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to build AI foundation models for generative 3D artist tools.
  • As a trusted partner, Shutterstock also collaborates with NVIDIA, Meta, OpenAI, LG and other leaders in the tech industry to develop foundational generative AI tools and standards for creators across 3D, images and text.

Shutterstock Collaborates to Bring NeRF Generative AI Technology to 3D Creators Globally

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality content and full-service creative workflow solutions for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced its intent to sign three distinct collaboration deals with Luma Labs AI, RECON Labs and Volinga AI, leading startup innovators in emerging neural radiance fields (NeRF) technology. The companies announced their respective plans at this week's SIGGRAPH 2023, the 50th Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. 

Key Points: 
  • "As the world's leading NeRF research and product company, we are excited to explore a partnership with Shutterstock and bring Luma's best-in-class 3D generative platform to Shutterstock's creators.
  • With the introduction of NeRF technology, built using advanced machine learning and computer vision, 3D creators can produce high-resolution, photorealistic 3D scenes from 2D video in minutes.
  • In March, Shutterstock also announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to build AI foundation models for generative 3D artist tools.
  • As a trusted partner, Shutterstock also collaborates with NVIDIA, Meta, OpenAI, LG and other leaders in the tech industry to develop foundational generative AI tools and standards for creators across 3D, images and text.

Distinct Ideas, Unique Discoveries, and Latest Breakthroughs Get an Interactive Platform at SIGGRAPH 2023

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, celebrates its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation, and the Posters program commemorates its 20th year. An interactive forum for students, researchers, enthusiasts, and artists, the Posters program is a platform to present unique discoveries, research breakthroughs, and distinctive ideas. The 50th annual conference is currently running through 10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.

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  • An interactive forum for students, researchers, enthusiasts, and artists, the Posters program is a platform to present unique discoveries, research breakthroughs, and distinctive ideas.
  • The 50th annual conference is currently running through 10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.
  • SIGGRAPH's Posters program offers participants the experience of putting together their thoughts, research, or ideas, into a singular presentation.
  • "The Posters program is a venue to find inspiration and inspire others," said James Tompkin, SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters program chair.

WiMi Developed Virtual Digital Human Rendering Technology Based on Real-Time Dynamic Simulation

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced that its R&D team is developing real-time dynamic simulation-based virtual digital human rendering technology.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced that its R&D team is developing real-time dynamic simulation-based virtual digital human rendering technology.
  • Virtual digital human rendering technology based on real-time dynamic simulation is a kind of real-time rendering and dynamic simulation technology for digital characters through computer programs.
  • At the same time, it is also necessary to use a real-time rendering engine, lighting simulation technology, etc., to achieve realistic rendering and dynamic simulation of digital characters in the virtual scene.
  • The core of digital human rendering technology based on real-time dynamic simulation is real-time dynamic simulation and rendering.

Dr. Darío Gil and Kathryn Kleiman Headline the SIGGRAPH 2023 Keynote Presentations

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, announces that Dr. Darío Gil and Kathryn Kleiman will headline the Keynote Presentations. As SIGGRAPH 2023 celebrates its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation, Dr. Gil and Ms. Kleiman will address the vision of the future of computing and pioneering women in programming, respectively. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, announces that Dr. Darío Gil and Kathryn Kleiman will headline the Keynote Presentations.
  • As SIGGRAPH 2023 celebrates its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation, Dr. Gil and Ms. Kleiman will address the vision of the future of computing and pioneering women in programming, respectively.
  • "We're excited and honored to have Dr. Darío Gil and Ms. Kathryn Kleiman be our Keynote Speakers at SIGGRAPH 2023," said Erik Brunvand, SIGGRAPH 2023 Conference Chair.
  • In his keynote address, Dr. Darío Gil will discuss the vision for the future of computing in which we seamlessly orchestrate classical and quantum resources.