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Conference offers animation fest, 3-D tech

As it prepares to return to Los Angeles for 2008, the Siggraph computer graphics conference and tradeshow unveiled its most Hollywood-friendly program and schedule ever, including greater access to its animation fest, 3-D technology and a tribute to the late Stan Winston.
Siggraph organizers held a media sneak peek at Sony Pictures Imageworks on Tuesday, showing some of the films in the Computer Animation Festival and outlining the highlights of the confab, which is skedded for Aug. 11-15 at the L.A. Convention Center.

This year, for the first time, the public will be able to purchase passes for the Computer Animation Festival, including pics in and out of competition. Day passes are $50.

The fest will use three venues, including the Nokia Theater.

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