The biggest announcements at SIGGRAPH 2016

Last week, anyone even remotely interested in the art of 3D, digital art and visual effects gathered for the 43rd annual SIGGRAPH conference, showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. With the tagline 'Render the Possibilities', SIGGRAPH 2016 was held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, which played host to over 14,000 attendees. 

The five-day event saw a number of extraordinary and exciting announcements, which every digital artist should know about. Here's our roundup of the top news from SIGGRAPH 2016...

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