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| Day 1 11 October 2006 |
Day 2 12 October 2006 |
Day 3 13 October 2006 |
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| Registration (8:30) |
Registration (8:30) |
Registration (8:30) |
| Opening Session (09:00–09:20) |
Invited Speech (2) Takeo Igarashi (09:00–10:00) |
Invited Speech (3) Scott Ross (09:00–10:00) |
| Invited Speech (1) Daniel Cohen-Or (09:20–10:20) |
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| Coffee Break (10:20–10:40) |
Coffee Break (10:00–10:20) |
Coffee Break (10:00–10:40) |
| Session A Surface and Volumes (10:40–12:20) |
Session D Animation and Deformation (10:20–12:20) |
Session F Shapes and Meshes (10:40–12:20) |
| Lunch (12:20-13:30) |
Lunch (12:20-13:30) |
Lunch (12:20-13:30) |
| Session B Video and Images (13:30–15:30) |
Session E Realistic and Non-Realistic Rendering (13:30–15:30) |
Session G Curve and Surfaces (13:30–15:30) |
| Coffee Break (15:30–16:00) |
Coffee Break and Poster Session (15:30–17:30) |
Coffee Break (15:30–16:00) |
| Session C Shadows (16:00–17:40) |
Session H Textures (16:00–17:10) |
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| Welcome Reception (18:00–21:00) |
Banquet (18:30–21:30) |
Closing Session (17:10) |
Session Chair: Shi-Nine Yang and Ming Ouhyoung
Session Chair: Ming Ouhyoung and Ron Goldman
Session Chair: Leif Kobbelt
Speaker: Daniel Cohen-Or
Title:
Encoding Meshes in Differential Coordinates
Abstract:
Representing surfaces in local, rather than global, coordinate systems proves to be useful for various geometry processing applications. In particular, we have been investigating surface representations based on differential coordinates, constructed using the Laplacian operator and discrete forms. Unlike global Cartesian coordinates, that only represent the spatial locations of points on the surface, differential coordinates capture the local surface details which greatly affect the shading of the surface and thus its visual appearance. On polygonal meshes, differential coordinates and the discrete mesh Laplacian operator provide an efficient linear surface reconstruction framework suitable for various mesh processing tasks. In my talk I'll discuss the important properties of differential coordinates and show their applications for surface reconstruction. In particular, I'll discuss quantization of the differential coordinates, Least-squares meshes and mesh editing.
Biography:
Daniel Cohen-Or is a Professor at the School of Computer Science at Tel-Aviv University. He received a B.Sc. in both Mathematics and Computer Science (1985), an M.Sc. in Computer Science (1986) from Ben-Gurion University, and a Ph.D.~from the Department of Computer Science (1991) at State University of New York at Stony Brook. His current research interest includes, shape modeling, visibility, and image synthesis.
He is the recipient of the 2005 Eurographics Outstanding Technical Contributions Award.
Session Chair: Tomoyuki Nishita
Speaker: Takeo Igarashi
Title:
Interactive “smart” computers
Abstract:
Current user interfaces are not very “smart” in that computers dumbly do what the user explicitly commands it to do via buttons or menus. As the computers become more capable and applications become complicated, more “smart” user interfaces are desired. We are exploring possible “smart” user interfaces in the domain of pen-based computing and interactive 3D graphics. The idea is to allow the user to intuitively express his/her intention in the form of freeform strokes, and have the computer take appropriate actions without explicit commands. This talk consists of many live demonstrations to illustrate the idea of interactive “smart” interfaces. I plan to show 2D geometric drawing program, electronic whiteboard system, sketch-based 3D modeling, automatic zooming, clothing manipulation interfaces, and other interesting systems.
Biography:
Takeo Igarashi is an associate professor at department of computer science, the University of Tokyo. He was a post doctoral research associate at Brown University Computer Graphics Group during June 2000 - Feb 2002. He received Ph.D from department of information engineering, the University of Tokyo in March, 2000. His reseach interest is in user interface in general and current focus is on interaction techniques for 3D graphics. He is known as the inventor of Teddy (sketch-based 3D modeling) in graphics.
He is the recipient of the 2006 ACM SIGGRAPH Significant New Researcher Award.
Session Chair: Paul Debevec
Speaker: Scott Ross
Title:
Content Is The Next Wave
Abstract:
I will present "how to's" on computer graphics and visual effects for motion pictures such as IROBOT; THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW and STEALTH. In addition, I will talk about the opportunities for content development and ownership throughout Pan Asia and the impact that these opportunities will have on computer animation and filmmakers in Asia.
Biography:
Considered by many as one of the pioneers in digital media, Scott Ross’ career in entertainment and technology has spanned three decades. Most recently he was the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Digital Domain, Inc., one of the largest digital production studios in the motion picture and advertising industries. An eight time Academy Award nominee, Digital Domain received its first Oscar in 1997 for the ground breaking visual effects in TITANIC. That success was followed by a second Oscar in 1998 for WHAT DREAMS MAY COME. Digital Domain received additional nominations for TRUE LIES, APOLLO 13, and IROBOT and has won three Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Awards for its proprietary software. Digital Domain’s Commercials Division has continually established itself as the premiere visual effects studio in the advertising industry. With Fortune 500 clients such as Nike, American Express, Gatorade, Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola and Mercedes Benz, the Commercials Division has garnered dozens of Clio Awards. In addition to the visual effects divisions, Mr. Ross launched Digital Domain Films, a feature film production division. The first feature film produced by Mr. Ross was the New Line Cinema release SECONDHAND LIONS which achieved both critical and box office success. A native of New York City, Mr. Ross began his career in Media Studies at Hofstra University where he graduated with a BS in Communication Arts in 1974. He returned to Hofstra in June of 1997 to receive an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater. During the 70’s Ross toured with numerous bands such as the Miles Davis group and The Allman Brothers Band. In the 80’s Ross was General Manager of Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic. The company re-organized in 1991 and Mr. Ross was named VP of the LucasArts Entertainment Group, which was comprised of Skywalker Sound, LucasArts Commercial Productions, LucasArts Attractions, Editdroid/Soundroid and ILM.
Mr. Ross is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (OSCARS); The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (EMMYS) and has spoken extensively about the creative process, content and technology in over 20 countries around the world.
Session Chair: Han-Wei Shen
Session Chair: William Barrett
Session Chair: Tiow Seng Tan
Session Chair: Shimin Hu
Session Chair: Kwan-Liu Ma
Session Chair: Ron Goldman
Session Chair: Gershon Elber
Session Chair: Xinguo Liu