Videos

The CHI '95 Video Program is an opportunity to present work which relies on visual and auditory mediums. Videos focusing on visual interaction design, innovative interaction techniques, multimedia, usability testing in action, and visions of future interfaces are encouraged.

CHI '95 will dedicate a special section to "Scenarios," videos which illustrate users interacting with systems in everyday situations.

Topics

Videos can address any area of HCI. While many videos show a demonstration of an innovative system, others create a vision of future technology. There are unlimited additional possibilities for this medium.

Review Process

Videos will be reviewed by international experts. Accepted videos will be selected on the basis of their interest to members of the human-computer interaction community, their technical content, their production quality, and how well they communicate the purpose and impact of the work. Submitters who are not experienced with video are encouraged to seek expert advice and assistance in preparing an effective presentation.

Format

Summary

Prepare a two-page summary of the video, containing video title and author(s), contact information, keywords, a 100-word abstract, and a text describing the video's content. This summary must be prepared in the Conference Proceedings format and will be published in the CHI '95 Conference Companion if the video is accepted.

Video

Videos should be between 2 and 10 minutes in length. Longer tapes can be considered but will be subject to stricter acceptance criteria.

The formats accepted are, Beta SP, 3/4" U-matic, Hi-8, Super VHS, in either PAL or NTSC.

Upon Acceptance

Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by the end of November 1994.

The two-page summaries of accepted videos will be published in the CHI '95 Conference Companion. Electronic versions will be published on a CD- ROM. You can also prepare a 15-second preview of your video in digital form for inclusion on the CD-ROM. The primary author of each accepted video will receive an Author Kit with detailed instructions on how to submit the camera-ready copy, the electronic version of the summary, and the digital preview. These materials are due on January 6, 1995.

If the video is accepted it will be included in the CHI '95 Video which will be shown at the conference and be offered for sale.

Checklist for Submissions

Every year some submissions are returned without review because the authors failed to follow the guidelines established by the conference committee. Don't let this happen to you! Please follow the steps in this checklist in preparing your submission, and double-check that you have met all the requirements before sending it.

Read the General Submission Instructions.
Note that submissions must be in English, and that electronic mail or FAX submissions will not be accepted.
Fill out the Standard Cover Sheet.
Fill out the Planning Information Sheet.
Prepare a two-page summary in the Conference Proceedings format for publication, as described above.
Prepare a detailed proposal for review, as described above.
Be sure that your submission contains no proprietary or confidential material. Submission of video or pictures of identifiable people should be done only with the understanding that responsibility for the collection of appropriate permissions rests with the submitter, not CHI '95.
Collect the Standard Cover Sheet, the Planning Information Sheet, the summary, and the proposal, in the order given, in a packet, and make seven copies. Use 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.
Make sure each copy of the packet is STAPLED, not loose or held by clips.
Prepare your videotape.
You may include a self-addressed reply postcard, which will be mailed to acknowledge receipt of your submission.
Send the seven copies of your submission packet, one copy of your videotape, and the reply postcard, to one of the Videos Co-Chairs at the Send To address. Note that PAL submissions must be sent to Angelo Lucas and NTSC to Tracy Roberts. Be sure to allow enough time for your submission to arrive by the indicated Deadline.

Keith Instone // instone@acm.org // 94-12-06