An interview with Steven DeBenedictis of SolidWorks Corporation on their Cosmic Blobs software for 3D creation and computer animation for kids. Well known for their high-end software, Cosmic Blobs was designed for kids to learn the world of 3D. Cosmic Blobs was recently updated and is now Universal Binary to run at native speeds on Intel Macs.Recorded at the Siggraph/ACM Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, in August 2006 by Harris Fogel. Posted 10/4/2006, revised 6/26/2007 (7:52)

Siggraph is well known for cutting edge technology and this conference was no exception. In this interview with Mercury Computer Systems's Joel Radford, we discuss the Cell Processor, a new processor technology that will be seen in the the soon to be released Sony Playstation 3. Recorded at the Siggraph/ACM Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, in August 2006 by Harris Fogel. Posted 10/04/2006 (5:25)

In this interview with Darin Grant, Head of Production Technology at PDI DreamWorks we discuss the proprietary software and production pipeline in use at PDI DreamWorks. We also talk about the importance of attending Siggraph for both established animators and animators wishing to one day be established! Recorded at the Siggraph/ACM Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, in August 2006 by Harris Fogel. Posted 9/25/2006 (10:37)

Now you don't have to live in a pineapple under the sea to tune into to WH2O, the radio station that sends out its signal to SpongeBob and all the other inhabitants of Bikini Bottom. "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Best Day Ever" is a whimsical album made by real musicians (including Andy Paley, Tom Kenny, Brian Wilson, and the last living Ramone) who sound like they are the ones having the best day ever! Posted 9/24/2006

Thomas Fogel, Posted 9/24/2006