Denis Simakov, Weizmann Inst. of Science, Computer Vision Lab

Slides

Lectures I prepared.

Color Image Understanding.

Topics: color perception and measurement, sensors, color constancy (white balance), gamut mapping algorithm, reflectance models(matte, specular), color segmentation, geometric structures in color space.

Presented in: "Advanced Topics in Computer Vision", Spring 2007, Weizmann Institute of Science.

Together with Sharon Alpert.

PowerPoint Slides (13 Mb ppt) | PDF Slides (no animation)
Recent Advances in Optical Flow.

Presented in: "Advanced Topics in Computer Vision", Spring 2006, Weizmann Institute of Science.

Together with Darya Frolova.

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Background vs. Foreground Segmentation of Video Sequences Using PDE.
Presented in: "Variational Calculus", Spring 2004, Weizmann Institute of Science.

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Matching with Invariant Features.

Presented in: "Advanced Topics in Computer Vision", Spring 2004, Weizmann Institute of Science.

Together with Darya Frolova.

PowerPoint Slides (2.5 Mb ppt) | PDF Slides (no animation)
Stereo with Generalized Cameras.

Presented in: "Advanced Topics in Computer Vision", Spring 2002, Weizmann Institute of Science.

Together with Yaron Caspi.

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PCA-Based Methods with Models.

Presented in: "Advanced Topics in Computer Vision", Spring 2001, Weizmann Institute of Science.

Together with Max Frenkel.
1. Short Introduction (Linear Statistical Models, PCA).
  
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2. Synthesis of Novel Views Using Linear Shape and Texture Models.
  
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3. A 3D Morphable Face Model.
  
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4. Active Appearance Models. View-Based Active Appearance Models.
  
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