SIGRAPH 2023 - Poster Presentations
by Mohammad Jahed Murad Sunny
Advised by Dr. Aryabrata Basu
Experiencing SIGGRAPH 2023 was akin to embarking on an exhilarating journey through the forefront of computer graphics and interactive innovations. The paper presentations stood out like beacons, illuminating previously unexplored realms of technical excellence amidst a symphony of inventive ideas.The disclosure of 3D Character Motion Authoring From Temporally-Sparse Photos [2], a research that used ResNet-50 [ResNet50], attracted most curious eyes [Figure 1]
Another work of the senses was created by Enhancing Mid-air Haptics through Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS) [6]. A prototype that combined air cannon stimulation with GVS took participants into a world where physical and virtual experiences blended [Figure 2]
Real-time reflections may soon be possible, thanks to the Efficient Rendering of Glossy Materials by Interpolating Prefiltered Environment Maps based on Primary Normals [5] paper. The appeal of authentic metallic glossiness became real because of clever prefiltering processes [Figure 3].
Redirected Walking in Overlapping Rooms [3] provided yet another example of the execution of immersive environments [Figure 4]. The scope of virtual exploration grew due to the combination of redirected walking, overlapping architectural designs, and resets which may take users on an incredibly immersive adventure.
The bridges between academia and practicality were clearly drawn in The use of containers in OpenGL, ML, and HPC for Teaching and Research Support [4]. The combination of containers like Docker and Singularity with computer graphics teaching and research showcased an efficient outcome.
DAncing body, Speaking Hands (DASH): Sign Dance Generation System with Deep Learning [1] demonstrated combining technology and art with aesthetic refinement. The combination of DASH’s sign signals and dance steps created a vibrant expressional landscape[Figure 5].
A notable event was the Nvidia Keynote. They have made a huge shift with their partnership with Hugging Face and commitment to AI. Jensen’s message was crystal clear: we are living through the iPhone moment of artificial intelligence, with the goal of making this technology available to everyone. The mission of openUSD and the alliance both pledge to remove obstacles to production, improve procedures, and encourage teamwork.
Each presentation, from ”Smart Scaling” and ”Actualities” to ”Mixed Reality(MR) Visualization of Room Impulse Response Map,” offered a peek into the future. Attendees at SIGGRAPH 2023 felt inspired and elated as technology and imagination came together in a meeting of the minds. The encounter served as a demonstration of the ability of ideas to mold and redefine the 2 boundaries of possibility.
[1] Eunhee Kim et al. “DAncing Body, Speaking Hands (DASH): Sign Dance Generation System with Deep Learning”. In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters. SIGGRAPH ’23. Los Angeles, CA, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2023. ISBN: 9798400701528. DOI: 10.1145/3588028.3603687. URL: https://doi.org/10.1145/3588028.3603687
[2] Jen-Chun Lin and Wen-Li Wei. “3D Character Motion Authoring From Temporally-Sparse Photos”. In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters. SIGGRAPH ’23. Los Angeles, CA, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2023. ISBN: 9798400701528. DOI: 10.1145/3588028.3603656. https://doi.org/10.1145/3588028.3603656
[3] Mathieu Lutfallah et al. “Redirected Walking in Overlapping Rooms”. In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters. SIGGRAPH ’23. Los Angeles, CA, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2023. ISBN: 9798400701528. DOI: 10.1145/3588028.3603672. URL: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3588028.3603672
[4] Serguei Mokhov et al. “The Use of Containers in OpenGL, ML and HPC for Teaching and Research Support”. In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters. SIGGRAPH ’23. Los Angeles, CA, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2023. ISBN: 9798400701528. DOI: 10.1145/3588028.3603676. URL:
https://doi.org/10.1145/3588028.3603676
[5] Shunya Motegi et al. “Efficient Rendering of Glossy Materials by Interpolating Prefiltered Environment Maps Based on Primary Normals”. In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters. SIGGRAPH ’23. Los Angeles, CA, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2023. ISBN: 9798400701528. DOI: 10.1145/3588028.3603659. URL: https://doi.org/10.1145/3588028.3603659.
[6] Shieru Suzuki et al. “ExudedVestibule: Enhancing Mid-Air Haptics through Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation”. In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2023 Posters. SIGGRAPH ’23. Los Angeles, CA, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2023. ISBN: 9798400701528. DOI: 10.1145/3588028.3603648. URL: https://doi.org/10.1145/3588028.3603648.
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