This volume investigates the state of computer graphics research and industrial application as presented at the 1998 SIGGRAPH conference. The ACM and associated staff compiled these proceedings to document the technical advancements, artistic innovations, and collaborative efforts shared by scientists and industry professionals during the event in Orlando. The text serves as a historical record of the methodologies and computational frameworks that defined the field at the turn of the millennium.

Experts and researchers frequently cite these proceedings as a foundational archival resource for understanding the evolution of 3D graphics technology. The text is highly technical in nature and serves primarily as a reference for historians of computing and computer science professionals.