CALL FOR PAPERS The 14th IASTED International Conference on Computer Graphics and Imaging ~CGIM 2013~ February 12 – 14, 2013 Innsbruck, Austria SPONSOR The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) LOCATION Innsbruck has always been valued as a European treasure by monarchs and civilians alike, and today remains a tourist favourite for its charm, history, and natural beauty. Scenically positioned between impressive mountain ranges and the Inn River, and several lakes nearby as well, the town is ideal for winter sports: skiing and snowboarding hills are right outside the door. If you prefer hiking, the area offers beautiful views for those seeking adventure or leisurely recreation. You can also experience the breathtaking views via nostalgic tram rides and carriage rides through the streets, or simply enjoy the scenery from the cozy village itself. The town itself has much to offer, including the Alpine Zoo, which is the largest in Europe, several museums, including a gallery of intricately designed crystal-art, and an exciting nightlife to suit any tastes. Traditional, cultured, and modern restaurants offer culinary delights, trendy cafés; classic pubs line the streets; and Casino Innsbruck offers a fun evening entertainment option. The old part of Innsbruck is a great place to explore interesting historic monuments and stores, including Archduke Ferdinand II\'s 10th-century Schloss Ambras, and Maximilian I\'s famous Golden Roof, while the newer areas boast convenient shopping centres and fashionable boutiques. Come and visit Innsbruck, where you can explore or just relax in a charming mountain village. PURPOSE This conference will act as a major forum for international researchers and practitioners working in all areas of computer graphics and imaging to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. SCOPE The topics of interest to be covered by CGIM 2013 include, but are not limited to: ANIMATION Algorithms and Techniques Animation Languages Animation Systems Applications Artificial Intelligence and Animation Behavioral Animation Character Animation Collision Detection Computer Animation Facial Animation Human Figure Animation Motion Capture Motion Control and Kinematics Particle Systems Plausible Motion Simulation Robotics and Animation Virtual Humans Virtual Tours COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND MODELLING 3-D Object Extraction Applications Artificial Intelligence Techniques Computational Geometry Computer Aided Design Computer Art Geometric Algorithms Geometric Modelling Graphical Modelling Hair Modelling Model Validation Modelling of Natural Phenomena Multi-Resolution Modelling Physically-based Modelling Solid Modelling Surface Modelling Surface Reconstruction Texture Models HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION Applications Collaborative System Design Design Techniques Education E-Learning Graphical Interfaces Intelligent User Interfaces Interface Software and Tools Interfaces and Agents Mobile Interfaces Speech Recognition User Requirements Web Designing IMAGING AND IMAGE PROCESSING Acoustic Imaging Color Imaging Computer Vision Digital Photography Digital Video Feature Extraction Holographic Imaging Image Acquisition Techniques Image and Pattern Analysis Image Compression Image Enhancement Image Manipulation Image Quality Image Retrieval Image Segmentation Mathematical Morphology Medical Imaging Multi-Spectral Imaging Pattern Recognition Remote Sensing Software Languages and Tools for Imaging Stereo Vision Super Resolution Volumetric Imaging RENDERING Illumination Models Image-based Rendering Monte-Carlo and Finite Element Techniques Parallel Rendering Radiosity Ray Tracing Rendering Algorithms and Systems VISUALIZATION Augmented Reality Collaborative Visualization Computer Games Distributed Visualization Graph and Network Visualization Information Visualization Real-Time Visual Simulation Scientific and Mathematical Visualization Virtual Reality Visualization Algorithms Visualization and Knowledge Discovery Visualization of Virtual Objects Visualization Software Volume Rendering SUBMISSION Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-797.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by September 17, 2012. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email. Initial Paper Requirements All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED\'s review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions. Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory. When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above. Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html. Reviewing All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper. Acceptance and Registration Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by November 1, 2012. Final manuscripts are due by November 15, 2012. Registration and final payment are due by December 3, 2012. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings. Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers. Final Paper Requirements The final paper must be correctly formatted and submitted online at http://pdfportal.iasted.org. The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. TUTORIALS Submission Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by September 17, 2012. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address: www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-797.html. Proposal Format A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate: The topic. Background knowledge expected of the participants. Objectives. Time allocations for the major course topics. The qualifications of the instructor(s). SPECIAL SESSION Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by September 17, 2012. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by September 17, 2012, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special sessions is available at www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-797.html. JOURNALS Papers submitted to this conference that have been revised to include new results and offer a unique contribution may be considered for possible publication in ACTA Press\' international journals (http://www.actapress.com/). For additional information about the submission of papers to journals, please visit: http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx. INDEXING The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following: EI Compendex Inspec Google Scholar Scopus IMPORTANT DEADLINES Submissions Due September 17, 2012 Notification of Acceptance November 1, 2012 Final Manuscripts Due November 15, 2012 Registration Deadline December 3, 2012 Concurrent Conferences CGIM 2013 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on: Biomedical Engineering (BioMed 2013) Web-based Education (WBE 2013) Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA 2013) Modelling, Identification and Control (MIC 2013) Parallel and Distributed Computing and Networks (PDCN 2013) Software Engineering (SE 2013) Signal Processing, Pattern Recognition and Applications (SPPRA 2013) CONTACT US For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact: IASTED Secretariat – CGIM 2013 B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9 Tel: +1 403-288-1195 Fax: +1 403-247-6851 Email: calgary@iasted.org Web site: www.iasted.org