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Siggraph Vancouver March Event Tickets Now On Sale

Siggraph Vancouver [1] Vancouver – The ACM SIGGRAPH Vancouver Chapter [1] is pleased ao announce that tickets are now on sale for their March event [2].

Eric Barba and Steve Preeg of Digital Domain [3] will be at the VanCity Theatre on Wednesday March 18 to present details about the technology and artistry in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button that led to an Academy Award® for achievement in visual effects. Beginning with the invention of a new process called ‘e-motion capture’ for transferring a live actor’s likeness and performance to a CG model, it also includes everything from on-set data capture and editorial workflow, to facial expression and performance capture, to skin simulations and building a custom rig.

Doors will open at 6:30pm for an industry mixer sponsored by the BC Innovation Council [4], with the seminar beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members, with group pricing also available.

Other sponsors for this event are:  Sophia Books [5], Annex|Pro [6], Stash Media [7], Big Fish Games [8], Visual Effects Association of BC [9] and the Society of Graphic Designers Canada BC Chapter [10].