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 Courses Programme
Courses include the following -
- "3D Java"
- "Real-Time Virtual Humans"
- "2D Web (SVG) Graphics"
- "Perception Driven Efficient Rendering and Realistic Display"
- "Mobile Computing - Industry Update"
- "Digital Rights Management"
- "CGI and Film Special Effects"
- "MPEG-4"
Monday 1st July
"3D Java"
An intensive Course on 3D Java, designed for Java programmers who want to increase their knowledge of 3D Java and its applications. Based on the textbook written by the Lecturer.
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Intermediate |
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One day |
| Course Leader: |
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Dr Ian Palmer, University of Bradford |
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Monday 1st July
"Real-Time Virtual Humans"
State of the art in facial animation, body animation, autonomy, locomotion, and real-time clothing.
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Intermediate/Advanced |
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One day |
| Course Leaders: |
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Prof Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, University of Geneva
Prof Daniel Thalmann, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
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Tuesday 2nd July (am)
"2D Web (SVG) Graphics"
An advanced course on 2D Web (SVG) graphics led by Professor Duce and Professor Hopgood of Oxford Brookes University and W3C. The course will look at new standards and developments in Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) format and their application to the construction of animated web pages.
| Level of Course: |
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Advanced |
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Half day |
| Course Leaders: |
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Professor David Duce and Professor Bob Hopgood,
Oxford Brookes University
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Tuesday 2nd July (pm)
"Perception Driven Efficient Rendering
& Realistic Display"
State of the art in the use of visual perception for efficient modelling, rendering and realistic display of synthetic images.
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Intermediate/Advanced |
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Half day |
| Course Leader: |
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Associate Professor Sumanta Pattanaik, University of Central Florida
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Wednesday 3rd July
"Mobile Computing - Industry Update"
A number of international speakers will present papers on developments in the mobile world. Speakers will include Kathleen Maher, Vice President, Peddie Research, a specialist US organisation looking at developments in mobile and 3D computing. Speakers from Singapore and China will present developments in the use of WAP for GIS.
| Level of Course: |
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Intermediate/Advanced |
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One day |
| Course Leaders: |
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Professor Paul Bacish, Sheffield Hallam University
Kathleen Maher, Peddie Research
Dr Li Yue, Dr Xie Zhong , Dr Huang ZhiYong, National University of Singapore & China University of Geosciences.
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Wednesday 3rd July
"Digital Rights Management"
Two linked half day sessions which will enable the participants to understand the DRM implication for any content providers. The morning session will look to the legal and standard issue with speakers from the European Commission, and major industry standards bodies. The afternoon session will look to the current technology and practical implementation of DRM in the market.
| Level of Course: |
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Intermediate - No prior knowledge of DRM necessary |
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Two half days |
| Course Leaders: |
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Bill Boffin - Director of Innovation & Enterprise, School of Informatics, University of Bradford
Corrina Schulz, European Commission
Lucy Cronin, European Digital Media Association
Martin Brass, Syntegra
Mr. Assaf Litai, Vidius, Isreal
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Thursday 4th July
"CGI and Film Special Effects"
Two linked half day session which will enable the participants to look to the developments in Computer Graphics Technology and Techniques. The morning session will look at the hardware and software developments that are changing the market, with leading speakers from the USA. The afternoon session will look at the special effects and techniques being used by the film and TV producers. The session will include speakers from the leading London SFx studios.
| Level of Course: |
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Intermediate |
| Duration: |
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Two half days |
| Course Leader: |
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Andy Curtis, SIMULA Project, University of Bradford
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Friday 5th July
"MPEG-4"
A detailed course on MPEG-4 and its applications. The morning session will be led by Professor Jianmin Jiang and will cover the theory of MPEG4. The afternoon session will be provided by a leading technology supplier who will demonstrate the use of MPEG4 in the broadcast environment.
| Level of Course: |
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Basic/Intermediate |
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One Full day |
| Course Leader: |
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Dr John Baruch
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