Lindsey Olivares’ short Anchored won best of show and Digic Pictures’ Assassin’s Creed 2 won the best technical award at the SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 Computer Animation Festival.
‘While working on my film I tried to push boundaries and innovate ways to use technology to create a film that felt like a moving painting,’ said Olivares, who is from the Ringling College of Art and Design. ‘SIGGRAPH Asia exemplifies this idea of pushing the limits of technology and creativity. I’m very excited to hear my film was accepted into the Computer Animation Festival and also chosen as the Best of Show piece.’
Assassin’s Creed 2, a trailer for the game, was produced by Alex Sandor Rabb, and the clip showed the festival a mastery of 3D CG production.
‘We are proud of our Assassin’s Creed 2 cinematic trailer, which reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to push all boundaries of CG animation,’ said Rabb. ‘This award truly belongs to everyone at Digic Pictures who have contributed to the film, outdoing themselves on a daily basis.’
The SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 Computer Animation Festival is set to run Dec. 16-19 in Yokohama, Japan.
