(Online) Affinity Designer 2: New Features

DATE:   Thursday, January 26, 2023

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EST

WHERE:  Online

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH is proud to present, Affinity Designer 2 with Mark Jette, our very own chapter Chair. Mark will be discussing several of the new features in the recently released Affinity Designer 2 as well as demonstrating these exciting additions to this very accomplished illustration package. He will also show vector illustrations created with Affinity Designer 2 then discuss how they were created.

Overview:

Affinity Designer 2 is the fastest, smoothest, most precise vector graphic design software available. Built from the ground up over a five-year period, every feature, tool, panel, and function has been developed with the needs of creative professionals at its core. With continuous innovation and development, the result is a ground-breaking application that will revolutionize how you work.

** Apple Design Award Winner **

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/290860856/

Please join us on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 7pm to 9pm EST online to learn more about Affinity Designer 2 and vector illustration.


Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

https://washington-dc.siggraph.org/

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(Online) Holiday Social

DATE:   Thursday, December 22, 2022

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EST

WHERE:  Online

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH would like to invite everyone to our virtual holiday social. Even though December is generally a busy time for us, we wanted to have one last gathering in 2022 to thank everyone who has followed us throughout the year. So, join us to talk about the highlights from 2022 as well discuss plans for the new year (and celebrate the holiday season). If anyone has created holiday artworks or animations, we would love to see them (our Chair may have something new to share).

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/290379769/

Please join us on Thursday, December 22, 2022, from 7pm to 9pm EST online to celebrate the holiday season.


Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

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http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

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(Online) Reveal: SPACE: Design Challenge/Chapter Elections

DATE:   Friday, November 18, 2022

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EST

WHERE:  Online

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH would like to invite everyone to our SPACE design challenge reveal where we will be showcasing the work of participants who have created images for our 3rd Chapter Design Challenge for 2022 which was announced in August. Participants will show their work then discuss the story behind the image as well as the software used and any tips the artist would like to share. Participants will also receive a complimentary membership to our chapter for taking part in our challenge. Our goal is to encourage our members and followers to stretch their imaginations, as well as explore new techniques, to create compelling stories.

We will also be finalizing the vote for our 2023 board members at the beginning of the meeting. Members of the Washington DC chapter were notified of the candidates with nominations closing on October 28, 2022.

There is still time if you choose to participate in the design challenge. The guidelines for the SPACE design challenge can be found below. Please let us know if you are planning to show an image during the meeting.

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/289587594/

Please join us on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 7pm to 9pm EST online to see the incredible designs from our design challenge participants as well as confirm our chapter Board members for 2023.

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If you choose to participate, we do have a few rules:

 * No obscene or vulgar artwork.  While we respect the right for artists to express themselves, we have a diverse audience so please do not submit work with nudity or work which is overtly sexual in nature.  Works with extreme, graphically violent acts would also fall into this category.

 * No political or religious artwork.  Again, while we respect the right for artists to express themselves, our chapter cannot become a platform for political or religious agendas.

Please let us know if you will be participating.

We look forward to seeing your creations!

–  Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH

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– Design Challenge –

Challenge:  SPACE

Media: Use the application(s) or medium which inspires you

Space. What does Space mean to you. Is it something physical or something conceptual? Could it be the stuff of science or perhaps it is positive/negative? Using your favorite medium, create an image or animation which tells a story about your concept of Space.

People have preferences for 2D or 3D so, either is acceptable so long as it conveys your story.

Our chapter logo can be found at the link below. The file contains both PNG and Illustrator files.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVKyzwPzmScbSaBxpmZeFyuFPN0LDnK8/view?usp=sharing

The ACM SIGGRAPH logo design guide can be found at the link below:

https://www.siggraph.org/about/logos/

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Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

https://washington-dc.siggraph.org/

http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

https://www.facebook.com/DCsiggraph

(Online) Discord: Open Discussion

DATE:   Thursday, October 27, 2022

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EDT

WHERE:  Online

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH Will be hosting an open discussion on our chapter Discord server. October is a busy month for our board members so, in lieu of a regular presentation, we will have an open forum to discuss topics of interest to our members and followers (our Discord server was also feeling neglected so we would like to show it some love). This will also give us the opportunity to try a different streaming platform for our meetings.

The meeting will be hosted on the Discord platform. For those who have not already joined our server, you may require a Discord account. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/289299803/

Please join us on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 7pm to 9pm EDT on our DC SIGGRAPH CHAPTER Discord server to discuss your favorite topics or share your works in progress.


Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

https://washington-dc.siggraph.org/

http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

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(Online) Christof Van Niekerk – Blender: An Introduction 

DATE:   Thursday, September 22, 2022

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EDT

WHERE:  Online

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH is proud to present Christof Van Niekerk, founder of Motion Bones studio. Christof will be providing an introduction to Blender, the free and open-source 3D creation suite. The presentation will provide a broad overview of Blender which will cover the user interface, sculpting tools, shaders, rendering engines, and much more.

Blender

Blender is the free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. Advanced users employ Blender’s API for Python scripting to customize the application and write specialized tools; often these are included in Blender’s future releases. Blender is well suited to individuals and small studios who benefit from its unified pipeline and responsive development process

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/288385162/

Please join us on Thursday, September 22, from 7pm to 9pm EDT online to learn more about Blender.


Biography – Christof Van Niekerk

Christof Van Niekerk is an award-winning freelance digital artist with 15 years industry experience, producing animation, music and design for advertising/marketing, film/entertainment, architecture, gaming and live events.


Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

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http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

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(Online) SIGGRAPH 2022 Conference Recap

DATE:   Thursday, August 25, 2022

FROM:  7:00-9:00pm

WHERE:  Online

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH would like to invite you to the 2022 SIGGRAPH hybrid conference recap. For those of you who did not get to attend the SIGGRAPH conference in-person or online, our board members and chapter members will be sharing their thoughts on the hybrid format as well as experiences and insights from the conference!  If you attended the conference, share your experiences with those who could not attend this year.

SIGGRAPH Conference 2022

http://s2022.siggraph.org/

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp page. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

MeetUp:

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/287936427/

Please join us on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 7pm to 9pm online to learn more about the latest news from the SIGGRAPH conference.


Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

http://washington-dc.siggraph.org/

http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

https://www.facebook.com/DCsiggraph

(Online) Preparing for the SIGGRAPH 2022 Hybrid Conference

DATE:   Thursday, July 28, 2022

FROM:  7:00-9:00pm

WHERE:  Online

Please join the Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH as we discuss the upcoming Hybrid ACM SIGGRAPH Conference for 2022. This is the first year the SIGGRAPH conference will be a hybrid event. We will be discussing how the move to a hybrid experience changes the dynamics of the conference experience as well as discussing highlights from this year’s schedule. As always, board members and chapter members who have attended past conferences will share their stories.

The annual SIGGRAPH conference, in its physical format, is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.

SIGGRAPH Conference 2022

http://s2022.siggraph.org/

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp page. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

MeetUp:

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/287292942/

Please join us on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 7pm to 9pm online to learn more about the hybrid International SIGGRAPH conference.


Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

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http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

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(Online) Genesis of the Story Design Challenge: Inspired by Sound

DATE:   Thursday, June 23, 2022

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EDT

WHERE:  Online

Continuing our Genesis of the Story theme, we would like to propose our second chapter design challenge for 2022 (An announcement was sent to the Meetup group and our chapter members in April). This design challenge was inspired by our very own Paras Kaul. The challenge can be found below the guidelines.

We encourage our members and followers to participate by creating something exciting. The deadline is June 23, 2022 when we will have each participant present then discuss their creations during the scheduled meeting. As an added incentive, anyone who participates in our challenge will receive a complementary 1-year membership to the Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. If you are already a member, we will extend your membership for a year.

Guidelines

 If you choose to participate, we do have a few rules:

 * No obscene or vulgar artwork.  While we respect the right for artists to express themselves, we have a diverse audience so please do not submit work with nudity or work which is overtly sexual in nature.  Works with extreme, graphically violent acts would also fall into this category.

 * No political or religious artwork.  Again, while we respect the right for artists to express themselves, our chapter cannot become a platform for political or religious agendas.

*  When assets are provided, give credit to the asset provider if you use their asset(s).

*  If there are questions regarding topics or content, please feel free to contact us. We would like to encourage people to express themselves

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/dc-acm-siggraph/events/286530752/

Let us know if you will be participating.

Please join us on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 7pm to 9pm EDT online to see sound inspired creations and to learn some new techniques. We look forward to seeing your creations!

Sincerely,

Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH


– Paras’s Challenge –

Challenge:  Inspired by Sound

Media: Use the application(s) or medium which inspires you

Record a sound then, use the sound as the inspiration for a still image or animation. How does the sound make you feel? What images or colors does it evoke in your mind? Move beyond a literal recreation of the object(s) making the sound into the realm of abstraction. Explore the realms outside of your comfort zone.

Many famous artists have credited sound and music as a muse for their work. For reference, explore the works by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Piet Mondrian, Marc Chagall, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and many more.

People have preferences for 2D or 3D so, either is acceptable so long as it conveys your story.

If you choose to use the Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH chapter logo, the logo archive can be downloaded using the URL below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVKyzwPzmScbSaBxpmZeFyuFPN0LDnK8/view?usp=sharing

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Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

https://washington-dc.siggraph.org/

http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

https://www.facebook.com/DCsiggraph

(Online) Daniel Zeballos – Architectural Lighting Design

DATE:   Thursday, May 26, 2022

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EDT

WHERE:  Online

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH is proud to present Daniel Zeballos, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Illustrate My Design (IMD). Lighting is incredibly important with the potential to elevate or ruin a scene. This evening, Daniel will be discussing the history and application of Architectural Lighting Design in both the physical and virtual worlds. Topics will include lighting terminology, fixture types, and stage lighting with architectural examples. Daniel will also cover lighting in software to include understanding camera settings, sun settings, day/night and artificial lighting with examples in Unreal Engine and Vray.

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 5 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/events/285912519/

Please join us on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 7pm to 9pm EDT online to learn more about Architectural Lighting Design and how to better light scenes.

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Biography – Daniel Zeballos

As Founding Partner at Illustrate My Design (IMD), Daniel Zeballos is a second generation architect, fourth generation entrepreneur, and has an innate talent and passion for architectural visualization, architectural lighting and technology.

As Chief Creative Officer at IMD, Daniel uses his experience and talent to oversee the dozens of renderings sent out weekly for both local and international projects.

Before establishing IMD, Daniel worked as a Lighting Consultant on projects such as The Freedom Tower in NYC, Winspear Opera House in Dallas, The Bow in Calgary among many others. This experience gave him the design and technical knowledge to correctly apply lighting design into a 3D environment. With IMD he has worked on Lighting Visualization projects such as Lusail Stadium in Qatar for the World Cup 2022, New International Airport in Mexico, and Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi

He is a member of American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI), the American Institute of Architects, and an active member of SIGGRAPH.

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Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

https://washington-dc.siggraph.org/

http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

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(Online) Annual Demo Reel & Portfolio Review Night

DATE:   Thursday, April 21, 2022

FROM:  7:00pm-9:00pm EDT

WHERE:  Online

Please join the Washington DC chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH for our annual demo reel and portfolio review night. Whether you are a graduating student looking to enter the job market, or are a seasoned professional contemplating a change, a dynamic demo reel and portfolio are a must.  We will be reviewing demo reels and portfolios after which we will creatively discuss the works.  Feedback will be provided on how best to showcase the skills, talents, and experience of each individual. If you do not have a reel yet, feel free to join us and enjoy networking with other like-minded individuals.

Putting together a demo reel or portfolio can be challenging. How long should it be? What are interviewers looking for? If you are looking for ways to improve your present position, or shopping around for a new one, the time to polish up your demo reel is now. If you are looking to hire, this will be a great opportunity to see a range of fresh new talent.

For those planning on presenting a demo reel or portfolio, we ask for you to RSVP so we will know how many people to expect. Ensure your work is online and you are able to share your screen during the Zoom session.

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the meeting will be provided 15 minutes prior to the presentation to all those who have responded to the announcement on our MeetUp. The link will also be visible to those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP to the MeetUp announcement will not receive the link to the meeting.

https://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/events/285218370/

Please join us on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 7pm to 9pm EDT online as we discuss demo reels, portfolio questions, and more during our Annual Demo Reel & Portfolio Night.

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Contact Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH:

https://washington-dc.siggraph.org/

http://www.meetup.com/DC-ACM-SIGGRAPH/

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