PhD Qualifying Examination "A Survey on Segmentation, Matting, and Blending Algorithms for Images and Videos" Miss Ruonan Pu Abstract: Segmentation, Matting and Blending for images and videos are fundamental operations in computer graphics and instrumental in producing visual effects. They are critical for the success of many high level vision applications. A large number of algorithms have been proposed for each problem. In this survey, we will first review several representative and recent algorithms for each problem. Then we shall give a description of our current work and suggest some possible future research directions. Date: Thursday, 8 December 2005 Time: 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Venue: Room 4480 lifts 25-26 Committee Members: Dr. Chi-Keung Tang (Supervisor) Dr. Chiew-Lan Tai (Chairperson) Dr. Huamin Qu Prof. Long Quan Dr. Leo Jia (CUHK) **** ALL are Welcome ****