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What's happening at SIGGRAPH

What's happening at SIGGRAPH

NVIDIA, Puget, Vegas

July 30, 2024

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What’s happening at SIGGRAPH

SIGGRAPH 2024 kicked off this weekend. Here are some of the highlights & announcements (related to video) that we’ve seen.

NVIDIA is offering more control over gen AI outputs, targeting advertisers to create brand-accurate visuals.
NVIDIA's new NIM microservices and reference workflows enable developers to create intelligent, immersive work environments using generative physical AI.
TurboSquid is showcasing generative 3D, enabling the creation of 3D models from text or images in under a minute.

As more updates roll in we’ll share them Friday. There are also a few more below. Also check out Creative Bloq’s Day 1 highlights.

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Puget Systems' AI Server: AMD Meets NVIDIA

Puget Systems is set to demonstrate its cutting-edge on-premises Generative AI and Machine Learning solution at SIGGRAPH. The custom server, designed for GPU-intensive workflows, combines the power of AMD EPYC processors and NVIDIA GPUs to deliver high-quality imagery with smooth frame rates.

Behind the Scenes

The server supports up to eight NVIDIA RTX Ada generation GPUs, NVIDIA L40S GPUs, or NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, along with NVIDIA Networking Platforms.
AMD EPYC processors, designed for demanding server workloads, offer up to 128 cores, support for 1.5TB DDR5 ECC RAM, and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.
The demonstration will showcase a StreamDiffusion pipeline, running locally on the Puget Systems server, highlighting the capabilities of the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPU.
Attendees can interact with a GUI to control StreamDiffusion parameters and select various input methods, such as webcams, visual noise, Adobe Photoshop, and a mouse pointer for physical fluid simulation.

VEGAS Creative Software has launched VEGAS Pro 22, a major upgrade to its flagship video/audio editing software. The new version introduces AI-assisted features designed to streamline workflows and enhance the content creation experience.

Behind the Scenes

AI Text-Based Editing allows users to edit a transcript, and the software automatically adjusts the project timeline to match those edits, speeding up the editing process for dialogue-based projects.
AI Dehaze, Sharpen, and Smoothen tools analyze video and make adjustments to create clearer, crisper, or more stylized looks.
AI Auto Reframe automatically reframes video when the final render size doesn't match the original aspect ratio, ensuring the most important objects remain centered.
Powerful audio-based tools include Multicam Audio Sync, Beat Detection, and Tempo Detection, making it easier to synchronize and edit in time with music.

🛢 OpenDrives' Atlas 2.8 offers flexible, cost-effective storage options for media organizations of all sizes, without compromising on performance or capabilities

🔲 Hollyland's Pyro 7 combines a transmitter, receiver, and a 7-inch monitor into a single, compact wireless video monitoring solution

🎬 Sony's collaboration with Red Robin Films on the short film "Hestia" showcases the potential of virtual production technology to enhance creative storytelling while maintaining a strong emotional core

📚 The latest IBC365 Tutorials series delves into the rapidly evolving world of virtual production, providing valuable insights for media professionals looking to leverage this technology

🏟️ Miami University's new Immersive and Reactive Lab and XR Stage, equipped with ROE LED, Stage Precision software, and advanced technologies, provides a cutting-edge facility for exploring virtual production and extended reality experiences