Sunday Morning NW:

It is that time of year when graphic designers, web developers, and multimedia specialists take wing and fly to Los Angeles for the 2004 SIGGRAPH Conference.

This year's event, August 8 - 12, will attract nearly 25,000 participants from around the world for five days of learning, sharing, and exploring new computer graphic and interactive media techniques, programs, and technology.

Participants will find courses,workshops, panel presentations, exhibitor tech-talks, vendor exhibition hall displays, media theaters, computer animation, and presentations. This venue provides an opportunity to compare ones' own skills and knowledge with others in the field and to network with colleagues.

Of special interest to multimedia designers is the SIGGRAPH Electronic Theater.The theater presents the world's most innovative, imaginative works in computer graphics and interactive techniques: animation, visualization, simulation, visual effects, and technical imagery produced by adventurers who blend art and science into unique visual experiences (see trailer).

This year's Keynote Address will be by science fiction writer Bruce Sterling. In his speech, "When Blobjects Rule the Earth," Sterling will speculate on what happens when graphic simulation conquers the world. Sterling is the author of nine novels, three of which were selected as New York Times Notable Books of the Year.

Attending SIGGRAPH can be expensive. Early registration is always encouraged - especially if you want all the benefits of a full conference. For example, Student registration by July 2, was $395. At the conference it will be $500. If you're not a student the early registration for a non-member was $825. At the conference expect to pay $1,100.00.

There are other ways to attend such as visiting only the exhibition hall only for $75.00 or, there are one day registration opportunities at a variety of fee levels based on how you want to participate.

SIGGRAPH provides a number of student opportunities that should be applied for early in the year (plan now for 2005). SIGGRAPH Volunteers receive a variety of benefits as members of the conference staff.

We hope to have a Proscenia Staff report to share with readers after the conference.

SIGGAPH is the Association of Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group - Graphics.

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Writers Wanted. We continue to look for contributions. If you have an idea for a short article, tutorial, or even a hot tip related to media production, send it along as we are always wanting to explore new ideas (newsletter@proscenia.net).

New Publication on Acoustic Ecology. Proscenia recommends for those interested in soundscape studies our sister publication, the WFAE Newsletter. We publish this monthly online resource for the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology. Its focus is on the ecology of sound.

In This issue:

Feature Article. This week we have an essay on film educator Andries Deinum, one of those rare teachers who inspired students through his words, actions, love of cinema, and a life lived as example.

Random Links. This section takes a look at the role of the film or video editor. It is editor who creatively constructs the visual story we see from original film footage or video tape.

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MAIL BAG: It is always good to hear from readers.

We have received positive response from readers about the new layout for this newsletter. It seems easier to navigate and allows for quicker decision making as what to read.

• "Just wanted to say that I like the new look and navigation of Proscenia Newsletter! Great job! I'm still in school, but I love reading the help wanted section ... there's light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks!" Lois von Hippel

• Micky Hulse,responding to last issues' Random Links section on Documentary Films Attract Big Audiences, suggest the links were perhaps biased. He provides the following online resources for additional reading and thought:

Baloney, Moore or Less. by Richard Cohen. Washing Post. Read Article

Raising temperatures. By Mark Stey. Washington Times. Read Article

More Distortions From Michael Moore-Some of the main points in 'Fahrenheit 9/11' really aren't very fair at all By Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball. Newsweek. Read Article

Unfairenheit 9/11 - The lies of Michael Moore.By Christopher Hitchens Slate. Read Article

Fahrenheit's Facts. By John Tabin Spector. Read Article

Bowling Truths - Michael Moore's mocking. National Review. Read Article

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