Computer Graphics is an exciting field that has taken the world by storm. With applications such as special effects in movies, video games and medical imaging, interest in Computer Graphics has grown, and it is now one of the most active areas of research in Computer Science.

This workshop aims to generate awareness and excitement about Computer Graphics in Pakistan. It features talks by some of the best known Computer Graphics experts in the world. It also showcases innovative work in Computer Graphics, being done by talented teams, right here in Pakistan. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for people who would like to learn more about trends and active research areas in Computer Graphics.  

Intended Audience

• Students who would like to find out how to pursue their interests in Computer Graphics – in industry and academia
• Instructors who want to develop and update courses in Computer Graphics
• Researchers interested in cutting edge research in Computer Graphics

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Venue
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan
How to get to LUMS

Registration
While this workshop is free for all, there are a limited number of seats. Registration is on a first come first served basis. If there is space remaining, others may attend the event, again on a first come first served basis.

Registration Deadline July 6th, 2007
To register, please email the following information to cgwshop@gmail.com:
-          Name
-          Affiliation/ Occupation
-          Phone number
-          Email Address 

Organizing Committee
Erum Arif Khan
Visiting Scholar, LUMS, Pakistan

Sohaib Ahmad Khan
Assistant Professor, LUMS, Pakistan

Shahab Munir Baqai
Associate Professor, LUMS, Pakistan

Yaser Ajmal Sheikh
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, CMU, USA

For further information contact
Erum Arif Khan
Email: ekhan@cs.ucf.edu
Phone: (+92-42) 5722670-4433

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Audience Comments

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Speakers

(Speakers from abroad will give talks through video conferencing or prerecorded videos)

Holly Rushmeier
Professor, Yale University, USA
Topic: Application of Computer Graphics in Cultural Heritage

Erik Reinhard
Lecturer, University of Bristol, UK
Topic: High Dynamic Range Display Algorithms

Amy Ashurst Gooch
Assistant Professor, University of Victoria, Canada
Topic: Image Creation and Manipulation Through Preserving Perceptual Differences

Mashhuda Glencross
Research Fellow, University of Manchester, UK
Topic: The Problem of Causality in Collaborative Virtual Environments

Joseph J. LaViola Jr.
Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, USA
Topic: Mathematical Sketching

James Davis
Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
Topic: Acquiring Computer Graphics Models of People

Charles Hughes
Professor, University of Central Florida, USA
Topic: Mixed Reality: Experiences that Blend the Real and the Synthetic

Irfan Essa
Associate Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Topic: Computational Photography and Video

Myra Ali
Creative Manager, Emaar Pakistan
Topic: Exploring CG Business Opportunities

Asif Iqbal
CEO, Post Amazers (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan
Topic: Character Animation in Pakistan

Shehryar Hydri
COO, Trango Interactive, Pakistan
Topic: Computer Graphics in Pakistan

Erum Arif Khan
Visiting Scholar, LUMS
Topic: High Dynamic Range Imaging