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6th Special Session on Virtual Heritage
[6.21.2003 | Montreal]
Hal Thwaites
The ninth edition of the VSMM International Conference. VSMM 2003 continues to push the boundaries of Virtual Reality and Multimedia research with the theme "Hybrid Realities: Art, Technology and the Human Factor".
This year's conference will feature an Opening night Imax screening, the Conference Banquet, and a special event by the Cique du Soleil, along with many tours and workshops.
TOPICS
Cyberanthropology
Human Factors/Human-Centered
Design Issues
Virtual Reality
Augmented reality/mixed reality
Communication and collaboration
Image based modeling and rendering
Visual display, Haptics
Telepresence
Wearable computing
Virtual Medicine
3D virtual design and prototyping
Digital Entertainment and Performance
Real-time interactive and immersive systems
Museum art and exhibitions
Wireless art
Nonlinear scripting
Networked experiences
Site-specific installations
Interactive media
Experimental art forms
Virtual Heritage
3D acquistion and new imaging
Restoration and preservation
Immersive environment
Design and evaluation
Large scale terrain modeling
Geo-temporal 3D databases
Remote sensing and GIS for culture
Museum applications
Kiosks and site explanations
Case studies for virtual heritage
Technology Transfer and Commercialization
This session will focus on the commercial development of the virtual reality and multimedia industry. It's focus is to assist researchers and companies planning to do business or transfer their technology from the research lab to the public. It can include papers on incubation programs and opportunities, case studies, funding and technical resourcess. The VSMM Society is currently working with many campanies and research labs to assist and promote a strong international attendance for this session.
Enhanced Environments and Mobility
Location based entertainment
Wireless interaction technology
Portable 3D/game engines
Wireless display technology
Different types of mobile computing
Social issues in wireless communities
VR and Developing Countries
Visual learning in a developing world context
Education and training issues
Language barriers & cross cultural communication
Emerging technologies in field work
VR initiativves and applikcations of technology
AUTHORS
PAPERS
Papers should describe original and unpublished work about the above or closely related topics. Authors should submit a manuscript electronically as a PDF file or a MS WORD file. The paper should not exceed 8 pages single spaced in length including images, figures, tables and references. The paper should also include the title of the presentation, authors names, affiliations, postal addresses, e-mail addresses and the contact person for the paper.
Papers related to the following topics (but not limited to) are solicited. However, any paper dealing with a pioneered or significant development in virtual reality and multimedia is also encouraged.
Main Sessions
- Virtual Reality
- Human Factors/Human-Centered Design Issues
- Cyberanthropology
- VR and Developing Countries
- Technology Transfer and Commercialization
- Virtual Heritage
- Enhanced Environments and Mobility
- Digital Entertainment and Performance
PANELS
Submit a proposal that describes what you plan to discuss. The proposal should include the topic, the importance of the topic to the VSMM 2003 attendees, originality and a brief position statement. The proposal should be around 3 pages single spaced in length and submitted electronically. Be sure to include the contact persons, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses.
TUTORIALS
Submit a proposal that describes what you plan to teach or workshop. The proposal must include a description of the objectives, experience level and prerequisites of the intended audience, about 200-word abstract, outline of the content and the instructor's vita. Be sure to include the contact persons, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, and email address. Proposals should be around 3 pages single spaced in length and submitted electronically.
DEADLINES
Manuscript & proposals: July 7, 2003
Notification of acceptance: August 4, 2003
Camera ready electronic paper: August 25, 2003
AUTHOR SCHEDULE
As with our past conferences, the VSMM on-line paper submission system will be used by authors to create their profiles and manage their presentation details, including abstract and paper details. It will be accessed from the VSMM 2003 Conference website.
DVD
We will publish the VSMM 2003 Conference proceedings in both a printed and DVD version. Submissions for the DVD can include various forms of multimedia, Quicktime documents, etc. Please submit a short (1 page) description of what you would like to have included and how large the file(s) is. The submission should relate to your paper presentation, panel or tutorial, etc.
N.B. All papers must be uploaded using the VSMM paper management system.
Inquiries about the submission of a paper, panel, tutorial, or workshop proposals should be made to:
Professor Hal Thwaites
VSMM 2003 Conference Director
email: vsmm2003@vsmm.org
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