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******* INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION VISUALISATION *******
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-29-30-31 JULY 1998
-LONDON - ENGLAND
Call for Papers, Videos and Participation
Supported by
GraphicsLink...
VGRU -Visualisation & Graphics Research Unit- of South Bank University
School of Construction of South Bank University
ICAD - Intelligent CAD Laboratory of Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
Computer Graphics & Modelling Group, DMU Milton Keynes
NAG
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION VISUALISATION
Visualisation of data and information has led to a convergence in the use of computing among various disciplines. The
diversity and complexity of information and its applications has consequently created a domain of erosion of boundaries
between information users and information originators. This revolution has in turn created new contexts, needs, and
potential for interaction between users and information. Now the core question is, how will humankind tame this
boundless potential?
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THEME
The theme chosen for this conference is "A PROGRESS TOWARDS RESEARCH AND PRACTICE". IV'98 conference aims to focus on
the interdisciplinary methods and affiliated research done among various science disciplines, medicine, engineering,
media and commerce. This three day event will focus on the research and developments conjured to meet the roaring demand
of today's "Information Transfer" through the medium of computing, accentuating on the linkage that shapes academia and
industry with the goal of stimulating views and providing a forum where researchers and practitioners can discuss the
latest developments linked to Information Visualisation.
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SCOPE
The conference will feature research reviews, poster papers, workshops, keynote lectures, plenary sessions, film and
computer generated art shows, reviewing the future state of art and discussing future directions within the domain of
Information Visualisation.
The following symposia are already envisaged (but not restricted):
* Information Visualisation
* Data Visualisation
* Fundamentals of Graphics & Visualisation
* Interactive Distributed Media
* Rendering, Animation and Special Effects
* Modelling - CAGD -
* Image Processing
* Education of graphics and visualisation
* Information Processing in Medical Imaging
* Design Application & Visual Thinking
* Visualisation in Art & Humanities
* Digital Typography
* Digital Photography
* Visualisation in Art & Humanities
* Virtual Environments
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COMPUTER ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS SHOW
Computer animation & effects show is a further opportunity within the scope of IV'98 to enhance another dimension of
computer visualisation & Graphics. All the entries for this section should be presented in form of a short paper
accompanied by explanatory notes not more than two A-4 size pages and those with technical and artistic emphasis could
be published in the proceedings under short paper or poster paper section. The programme committee will review these
entries and it will be presented in a special symposium. The following scope of entries are envisaged (but not
restricted to): Character Animation - Feature & Short Films - Education & Training - Scientific Visualisation &
Simulation - Computer Art & Effects - Smart Advertising - Art Education.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - Entries must contain a reasonable proportion of computer generated materials (i.e. 2D and 3D
animation, visual effects and digital image processing techniques). All entrants are responsible for their own customs
fees if incurred. It is the responsibility of the entrant to secure any permissions and/or licences (if any). A
course tutor must confirm student entries from his or her university. The show organisers cannot be held liable for any
loss or damage to a submission. We will return the entry materials only if requested.
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COMPUTER AIDED ART
A further opportunity to display and present works of art that represent how new technology stretches the boundaries of
creativity even further. All the entries for this section are encouraged to present their work in form of a short paper
accompanied by explanatory notes not more than two A-4 size pages and those with technical and artistic emphasis will be
published in the proceedings under short paper or poster paper section. The following themes of display are already
envisaged (but not restricted): Computer Generated Art - Design & Publishing - Digital Darkroom of Photography -
Digital Typography and Calligraphy - Computer Generated Models - Cartography - Fractal Models.
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PANEL DEBATES
Panel debates to address important issues in visualisation of information from various angles of emphasis philosophy,
research, applications, systems, results and what next. Panellists should be active and expert in their fields. These
sessions are between 1 to 2 hours with 3 to 5 speakers. Panel proposals should describe the topics to be debated and
identify the prospective panellists. Panels should be organised such that to encourage audience participation. Each
panellist should include a position of statements on the topics with a brief biography about her or himself. These
statements will be included in the conference proceedings.
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TUTORIAL PROPOSALS
Pre-conference short courses for half- or full day are invited for visualisation systems, methods, application areas and
other related fields. Tutorials will take place prior to the conference. Proposals should identify the level of
proficiencies expected from participants at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels. You should include: an
abstract of the topic, a brief description of tutorial's organisation and time allocation for major areas, the duration,
level of tutorials, and the background and the contact address of the instructors. The proposed tutorials will be
evaluated by committee members on the basis of its suitability as a tutorial format, the past experience of the
instructors, the overall relevance and balance of the tutorials, and the likely attendance of participants.
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COMMITTEES
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE (tentative)
Dr Ebad Banissi (UK),
Dr Ken Brodlie (UK),
Dr Mikael Jern (Denmark),
Professor Fumihiko Kimura (Japan),
Dr F. Khosrowshahi (South Bank University -SBU-),
Dr Ma Lizhuang (China),
Professor yuhua Luo (Spain),
Professor Udi Manber (USA),
Professor Michael L.V. Pitteway (UK),
Professor Vladimir Prokhorov ( Russia),
Mr John Risch (USA),
Professor Przemyslow Rokita (Poland),
Professor Hassan Said (Malaysia),
Professor Nadia Magnenat Thalmann (Switzerland)
Dr Leonardo Traversoni (Mexico),
Dr Keith Unsworth (New Zealand),
Dr Wenping Wang (Hong Kong),
ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Dr F. Khosrowshahi (South Bank University -SBU-),
Dr M. Sarfraz (SA)
Dr R. Oxman (Israel)
Mr D. Henley (SBU),
Dr F. Hussain (De-Montfort University),
Mr S. Singh (University of Westminster),
Mr A. Aljamali (SBU),
Mr M. Holden(UMDS, SBU).
Dr M. Dreux (Brazil)
Dr A. Ursyn (USA)
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME ORGANISER:
Mr A. Aljamali (SBU),
Mr A.Sabaghi (ELATT).
PROGRAMME SECRETARIAT:
Ms A.D'Pour (GraphicsLink...)
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SCHEDULE
For this conference, it is possible to present full papers, short papers or poster presentations, product/ vendor
presentations, proposal for panel discussions and tutorial/workshop activities that will be published in the
conference proceedings. The refereeing is applied for the materials to be published only. Three copies of full papers
are expected which they will be reviewed by three members of the program committee. An author kit with complete
instruction for the proceedings will be sent to the authors of the accepted papers. The final manuscripts for full
papers are expected to be not more than 8 pages. In case, you want to organise a new symposium, a panel discussion or a
tutorial, please indicate this in the reply card as soon as possible. The important dates are as follow:
19 December 1997 Proposal for symposium,
Tutorials and workshop Proposals.
30 March 1998 Extended Abstracts,
30 April 1998 Paper Submission deadline,
Proposal for short papers /
Posters or Product display.
31 May 1998 Camera ready papers
Film & Video submission
Art Exhibition submission
Send all presentational submissions to:
REF: GraphicsLink...IV'98
Dr E. Banissi
Conference Co-chair
Visualisation & Graphics Research Unit, South Bank University,
103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA. United Kingdom.
Tel.: (Int. +44) 171.815.7476
Fax: (Int. +44) 171.815. 7499
email: banisse@sbu.ac.uk
Send all exhibition submissions to conference organiser:
REF: GraphicsLink_IV'98
Conference secretariat
GraphicsLink_
P.O. BOX 12905
London N16 6JX
United Kingdom.
Tel: (Int. +44) 181-
Fax: (Int. +44) 181-442 4414
Email: GraphicsLink-IV98@it-link.demon.co.uk
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VENUE
School of Oriental and African Studies
-SOAS- Brunei Gallery
London University
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,
London WC1H 0XG, England
The Brunei Gallery of the School of Oriental and African Studies -SOAS- is part of University of London. The Gallery is
situated in a pleasant location at the Northwest corner of Russell Square in the University precinct. The Gallery
comprises a teaching block and a museum with two exhibition galleries for special exhibitions of Asian and African art.
It has also an attractive roof garden. The Brunei Gallery is within walking distant of The British Museum and not far
from the Arts complex on the South Bank of The River Thames. It is conveniently situated near several underground
stations and is within walking distance from Euston main line and not far from the Channel Tunnel Rail Terminus at
Waterloo. The area is served by a wide range of hotel accommodation, and SOAS has its own Residence nearby.
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REGISTRATION
Please complete the early registration card.
Before15th May 98 After 15th May '98
[ ] Presenter 250 GBP 325 GBP
[ ] Participants 325 GBP 375 GBP
[ ] Students 225 GBP 275 GBP
[ ] Film entries 35 GBP 50 GBP
[ ] Computer Art 35 GBP 50 GBP
[ ] Tutorials 75 GBP 125 GBP
Payment of fee in GBP must accompany registration and cheques/drafts should be payable to the order of
"GRAPHICSLINK...IV'98". For direct bank transfer, make your payment to "GRAPHICSLINK...IV'98 " to: Bank: MIDLAND;
ADDRESS: LONDON N16 7JP; ACCOUNT NO: 01126601; SORT CODE: 40-06-27.
Registration cancelled by letter/fax will be honoured only if received before 15th May 1998. The full registration fee
includes admission to all academic and exhibition and film show; one copy of the conference Proceedings; lunches and
refreshments during conference breaks and a social event sponsored by IV'98 Conference.
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REPLY CARD
Surname: .....................................
First Name: ................................
Title : ..........................................
Affiliation: ..................................
Address:
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Telephone: ..........................................
Fax-Number: .......................................
E-mail: ................................................
[ ] Yes. I intend to attend the GraphicsLink-IV98 conference on Information Visualisation:
[ ] Proposing a New Symposium
It is provisionally agreed that a minimum number of 6 presenters are needed to organise a symposium. Please attach to
this form a brief outline of symposium not more than 250 words. q Proposing a Tutorial Please attach to this form a
brief outline of tutorial not more than 250 words, together with a brief biography of the facilitator / presenter. q
Proposing a Roundtable or a Panel Please attach to this form a brief outline of scope and the theme not more than 250
words, together with names of possible participants and a brief biography of yourself.
( ) Participating in the Presentation of:
[ ] Full Paper [ ] Short Paper [ ] ProductPresentation [ ] Poster Session
( ) Participating in the presentation of:
[ ] Computer Animation Show [ ] Short Feature Film [ ]Educational Film [ ] Computer Art Show
[ ] Art [ ]Photography [ ]Models [ ]Typography & Calligraphy
The provisional title of my Paper/ Presentation/ Panel is:
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The paper belongs tothe following symposium:
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[ ] Attending without any presentation
Do you know other colleagues interested in the theme of this
conference?
Name and Address:
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Please send this form completed to:
Ms Anita D'Pour
GraphicsLink... IV-98, Conference Secretariat, GraphicsLink_ P.O. Box
12905 London SE1 0AA, UK. Fax: (+44)-181-442 4414 Email:
GraphicsLink-IV98@it-link.demon.co.uk
http://www.it-link.demon.co.uk/IV98/
Or
Dr E. Banissi
Conference Co-chair
REF: GraphicsLink...IV'98
Visualisation & Graphics Research Unit, South Bank University,
103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA. United Kingdom.
Email: banisse@sbu.ac.uk