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Reviewed Journal Papers and Book Contributions:

  1. O. Grau, ,3D in content and post-production", book chapter in Schreer, Kauff und Sikora, ,3D Communications", Wiley, 2005.
  2. O. Grau, et al. ,The ORIGAMI Project:Advanced Tools for Creating and Mixing Real and Virtual Content in Film and TV productions", IEE proceedings Vision, Image & Signal Processing (VIS), August 2005.
  3. G. A. Thomas, M. Koppetz, O. Grau, ,New methods of image capture to support advanced post-production", SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, Vol. 113, No. 5&6, May/June 2004.
  4. O. Grau, T. Pullen, G. Thomas, ,A combined studio production system for 3D capturing of live action and immersive actor feedback", IEEE Tr. on Systems and Circuits for Video Technology. March 2004
  5. O. Grau, S. Minelly, and G. A. Thomas. ,Acquisition and applications of depth metadata in a production system". SMTPE Journal, Sept. 2002.
  6. O. Grau, ,Wissensbasierte 3D-Analyse von Gebäudeszenen aus mehreren frei gewählten Stereofotos", Schriftenreihe Wissensbasierte Bildauswertung, Re-Print, Juli 2003. ISBN: 3-89821-285-8.

Reviewed Conference Papers:

  1. O. Grau, V. Vinayagamoorthy, 'Stereoscopic 3D sports content without stereo rigs', accepted for Proc. of IBC 2009, Amsterdam, NL.
  2. Grau, O. Easterbrook, J., 'Effects of camera aperture correction on keying of broadcast video', Proc. of IET 5th European Conference on Visual Media Production (CVMP 2008), London, UK, 26-27 Nov. 2008 , ISBN: 978-0-86341-973-7
  3. P. Stroia-Williams, A. Hilton, and O. Grau, 'Example-based reflectance estimation for capturing relightable models of people', Proc. of IET 5th European Conference on Visual Media Production (CVMP 2008), London, UK, 26-27 Nov. 2008 , ISBN: 978-0-86341-973-7
  4. J.-Y. Guillemaut, A. Hilton, J. Starck, J. Kilner, O. Grau, 'A Bayesian Framework for Simultaneous Matting and 3D Reconstruction', Proc. of The 6th International Conference on 3–D Digital Imaging and Modeling (3DIM’07), August 21–23, 2007, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
  5. J. Kilner, J. Starck, A. Hilton, O. Grau, 'Dual-Mode Deformable Models for Free-Viewpoint Video of Outdoor Sports Events', Proc. of The 6th International Conference on 3–D Digital Imaging and Modeling (3DIM’07), August 21–23, 2007, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
  6. O. Grau, G.A. Thomas, A. Hilton, J. Kilner, J. Starck, 'A Robust Free-Viewpoint Video System for Sport Scenes', Proceeding of 3DTV conference 2007, Kos, Greece.
  7. A. Dearden, Y. Demiris, and O. Grau, 'Tracking football player movement from a single moving camera using particle filters', 3rd European Conference on Visual Media Production (CVMP 2006), (CP516), p. 29 -37, London, UK, 29-30 Nov. 2006 , ISBN: 0-86341-729-9
  8. Oliver Grau, ,Multi-camera Radiometric Surface Modelling for Image-Based Re-lighting", in Proc. of 28th Annual DAGM Symposium, Sept. 12-14 2006, Berlin, Germany.
  9. Oliver Grau, et al., ,A free-viewpoint video system for visualisation of sport scenes", Proc. of IBC 2006, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 7-11th Sept. 2006.
  10. O. Grau, M. Prior-Jones and G.A. Thomas ,3D modelling and rendering of studio and sport scenes for TV applications", WIAMIS 2005, April 13-15 2005, Montreux, Switzerland.
  11. O. Grau, ,A 3D production pipeline for special effects in TV and film", Proc. of Mirage 2005 conference, Computer Vision/Computer Graphics Collaboration Techniques and Applications. March, 1-2 2005, INRIA Rocquencourt, France.
  12. O. Grau, ,3D Sequence Generation from Multiple Cameras", Proc. of IEEE Int. Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing, 29 Sept-1 Oct 2004, Siena, Italy, Invited paper.
  13. Evers, Koch, Grau, et al. ,The ORIGAMI Project:Advanced Tools for Creating and Mixing Real and Virtual Content in Film and TV productions", Proc. of IEE 1st European conference for visual media production (CVMP), March 2004, London, UK.
  14. Oliver Grau and et al., ,New Production Tools for the Planning and the On-set Visualisation of Virtual and Real Scenes", Conference Proc. of International Broadcasting Convention, ISBN 0-9533673-4-7, Sept. 2003, Amsterdam, NL.
  15. Graham A. Thomas, Michael Koppetz and Oliver Grau, ,New Methods of Image Capture to Support Advanced Post-Production", Conference Proc. of International Broadcasting Convention, ISBN 0-9533673-4-7, Sept. 2003, Amsterdam, NL.
  16. O. Grau, ,A studio production system for dynamic 3D content", Invited paper in Proc. of SPIE Visual Communication and Image Processing 2003, 8.-11. July 2003, Lugano, Swizzerland.
  17. O. Grau, A. Dearden, ,A fast and accurate method for 3D surface reconstruction from image silhouettes", Proc. of 4th European Workshop on Image Analysis for Multimedia Interactive Services WIAMIS 2003, 9.-11.4.2003, London, UK.
  18. O. Grau, G. Thomas, ,Use of image-based 3D modelling techniques in broadcast applications", Invited paper in Proc. of 2002 Tyrrhenian Int. Workshop on Digital Communications, Capri, Italy, Sept. 2002.
  19. G. Bazzoni, E. Bianchi, O. Grau, A. Knox, R. Koch, F. Lavagetto, A. Parkinson, F. Pedersini, A. Sarti, G. A. Thomas, and S. Tubaro, ,The origami project: advanced tools and techniques for high-end mixing and interaction between real and virtual content", in Proc. of 1st Symp. on 3D Data Processing Visualization Transmission, Padua, Italy, June. 2002.
  20. G.A. Thomas, O. Grau, ,3D image sequence acquisition for TV & film production", in Proc. of 1st Symp. on 3D Data Processing Visualization Transmission, Padua, Italy, June. 2002.
  21. M. Price, J. Chandaria, O. Grau, G. A. Thomas, ,Real-time Production and Delivery of 3D Media", Conf. Proc. of International Broadcasting Convention, Sep. 2002.
  22. O. Grau, S. Minelly, and G. A. Thomas. ,Applications of depth metadata". In Conference Proc. of International Broadcasting Convention, volume 2, pages 62-70, Sept. 2001.
  23. O. Grau, M. Price, and G. A. Thomas. ,Use of 3d techniques for virtual production". Invited paper in Proc. Of SPIE, Conference Proc. of Videometrics and Optical Methods for 3D Shape Measurement, volume 4309, January 2001. San Jose, USA.
  24. H. Broszio, O. Grau, "Robust Estimation of Camera Parameters Pan, Tilt and Zoom for Integration of Virtual Objects into Video Sequences", International Workshop on Synthetic-Natural Hybrid Coding and Three-Dimensional (3D), Fira, Santorini, Greece, September 15-17 1999.
  25. Grau, O., "Representation of Temporal Changes of Flexible 3-D Objects", International Workshop on Synthetic-Natural Hybrid Coding and Three-Dimensional (IWSNHC3DI'97). September 5-9 1997, Rhodes, Greece.
  26. Grau, O., "3-D Modelling of Buildings using High-Level Knowledge", Proc. of Computer Graphics International 1998 (CGI'98). June 22nd - 26th, 1998, Hannover, Germany.
  27. O. Grau, "A Scene Analysis System for the Generation of 3-D Models", Proc. International Conference on Recent Advances in 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling. May 12-15, 1997, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. pp 221-228. IEEE Computer Society Press. ISBN 0-8186-7943-3.
  28. C.-E.Liedtke, J. Bückner, O. Grau, S. Growe, R. Tönjes, ,AIDA: A System for the Knowledge Based Interpretation of Remote Sensing Data", 3rd International Airborne Remote Sensing Conference, 7-10 July 1997, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  29. S.Weik, O.Grau, "Recovering 3-D Object Geometry using a Generic Constraint Description", ISPRS96 - 18th Congress of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. July 9-19 1996 Vienna.
  30. O. Grau, "A Knowledge Based Scene Analysis System for the Generation of 3-D Models", 5th International Conference on Intelligent Systems. June 19-21, 1996. Reno, Nevada, USA.
  31. O. Grau, "Ein Szeneninterpretationssystem zur Modellierung dreidimensionaler Körper", 17. DAGM-Symposium Mustererkennung 1995, 13.-15. Sep. 1995, Bielefeld, Germany. Best Paper Award.
  32. C.-E. Liedtke, O. Grau, S. Growe, "Use of Explicit Knowledge for the Reconstruction of 3-D Object Geometry", 6th International Conference CAIP'95 Computer Analysis of Images and Pattern. Sep. 6-8 1995 Prague.
  33. R.Tönjes, O. Grau: "Automatisierte Generierung realistischer 3D-Modelle für Simulatoren", 4. Workshop Sichtsysteme - Visualisierung in der Simulationstechnik, 23/24 Nov. 1995, Bremen.
  34. R. Tönjes, O. Grau, R. Koch, "Analyse durch Synthese Modellierung von 3D-Objekten in Stereobildfolgen". 1. Workshop visual computing 1994 Darmstadt.
  35. O. Grau, R. Tönjes, "Knowledge Based Modelling of Natural Scenes", European Workshop on Combined Real and Synthetic Image Processing for Broadcast and Video Production. 23.-24. Nov. 1994 Hamburg.
  36. O. Grau, "Bewegungskompensierte Akkumulation verrauschter Bildsequenzen", Mustererkennung 1994. 16. Symposium der DAGM und 18. Workshop der ÖAGM. 21.-23. September 1994 Wien.
  37. T. Gahm, O. Grau, L. Köster, R. Warnken, "Evaluation of Cytologic Specimen Based on Neural Nets", The 2nd Int. Conf. on the computerized cytology and histology laboratory 1992.
  38. O. Grau, T. Gahm, "Anwendung Neuronaler Netze zur Zellbildklassifikation", 13. DAGM-Symposium 1991 München.
  39. O. Grau, "Einsatz assoziativer Speicher als Bestimmungshilfe am Beispiel der Carabiden (Coleoptera)", Westdeutscher Entomologentag 1993, Düsseldorf, Germany.

Patents:

  1. G.A. Thomas, P. Brightwell, O. Grau, "Method and apparatus for generating a desired view of a scene from a selected viewpoint",European patent application No. 04251470.3
  2. G.A. Thomas, O. Grau, P. Debenham, R. T. Russel, "Video Processing", European patent application No. 04252972.7, 24/11/2004
  3. O. Grau, "Method and system for providing a volumetric representation of a three-dimensional object", UK patent application No. 0421547.1
  4. G.A. Thomas, P. Brightwell, H. Fraser, J. Chandaria, O. Grau, "Position Determination - Markerless Pose Determination", UK patent application No. 0403051.6
  5. O. Grau, "Volumetric representation of a three-dimensional object", UK patent application No. 0302561.6
  6. O. Grau, "Texture mapping", European patent application No. 03255667.2
  7. G.A. Thomas, O. Grau, "Virtual studio system", UK patent application No. 0206214.9

Technical Reports (selection) and Thesis:

  1. O. Grau, ,Synthesis of Integral Images using OpenGL", BBC R&D Technical Note 1785, 2001.
  2. H. Broszio, A. Faul, G. Gaus, O. Grau, M. Orthwein, ,Entwicklung eines Werkzeugs zur Integration von virtuellen und realen Szenen für die Film- und Fernsehproduction", Zwischenbericht des Projektverbund Angewandte Medienforschung, Juli 1998.
  3. Grau, O., "Definitions of 3-D Model Objects", ACTS-PANORAMA Project Deliverable AC092/UH/DS/P/004, Aug. 1996.
  4. Büscher, E., Grau, O., Rost, U., "Modellierung dreidimensionaler Objekte", internal technical report, Universität Hannover, 1995.
  5. O. Grau, ,Lokalisation und Klassifikation von Kraftfahrzeugkennzeichen", internal technical report, Universität Hannover, 1992.
  6. O. Grau, ,Klassifikation von Zellbildern mit Hilfe neuronaler Netze", Diploma Thesis, Universität Hannover, Jan. 1991.
  7. O. Grau, ,Beschreibung einer Software-Schnittstelle für die flexible Steuerung von IEC-Bus-Endgeräten", Studienarbeit, Universität Hannover, May 1989.

Oral presentations and seminars (selection):

  1. O. Grau, 'The Future of Content Development - 3D content for special effect, gaming and 3DTV', Emerging Applications for 3D Technologies and Interactivity, LTN, 24/06/2009, London, UK.
  2. O. Grau, '3D Video for the production of visual effects and interactive media', 3D Video – Analysis, Display and Applications, BMVA symposium, The Royal Academy of Engineering, London, UK, 6/2/2008.

  3. O. Grau, '3D content production for visual effects and interactive media', BBC Festival of Technology, London, 22/1/2008.
  4. O. Grau, 'iview – a free-viewpoint video system for visualisation of sports scenes', BBC Festival of Technology, London, 23/1/2008.
  5. O. Grau, 'An Industry Perspective on VVG Research', Vision Video and Graphics (VVG) EPSRC Summer School 2007, 20th-21th Sept. 2007, Bath, UK.
  6. O. Grau, ,New Tools for the integration of real and virtual scenes", 21.4.2004, Royal Television Society, Birmingham.
  7. O. Grau, ,A 3D Studio Production System With Immersive Actor Feedback", Sketches & Applications, SIGGRAPH 2003, San Diego, USA.
  8. O. Grau, ,Mixed reality techniques for broadcast applications", ICOB 2003, Berlin, Germany.
  9. O. Grau, ,Perspektiven im Internet - eine Einführung", Multimedia / Internet - Chancen für das Hanwerk, Handwerkskammer Hannover, 29.9.1998.
  10. O. Grau, "Ansätze zur wissensbasierten 3D-Modellierung aus Photoansichten", ITG Fachtagung, 23.9.1997, Braunschweig.
  11. O. Grau, "Virtuelle 3D-Objekte im Internet", "Multimedia im Internet", Seminar der Nachrichtentechnischen Institute der Universität Hannover. 11.12.1996.
  12. O. Grau, T. Gahm, "Application of neural networks to the classification of cell images", XVII. Symposium on Quantitative Morphology in Pathology 1991 Dresden (oral presentation).

Other Publications

  1. O. Grau, H. Broszio, ,Vorstudie über Potentiale und Chancen zur Entwicklung Hannovers zum VR-Standort", Studie im Auftrag der Technologie-Centrum Hannover GmbH, April 1999.
  2. O. Grau, ,Ein Werkzeug zur Integration virtueller und realer Szenen", prämierte Ideenskizze des Gründerwettbewerb Multimedia 1999 des Bundeswirtschaftsministeriums.

Articles c't magazin (german):

  1. O. Grau, A. Stiller: „Vektor-Power für PC's - i860 Coprozessorkarten“ 6/91 S.8
  2. „Alles integriert - Informationssurfen im World Wide Web“ 6/94 S.76
  3. „Infos lokal gewoben - Die WWW-Sprache HTML und die passende Software“ 8/94 S.226

Articles iX magazin (german):

  1. „Kinovorstellung: Cinema 4D - 3D-Animation für Profis“, iX 7/04
  2. O. Grau, C. Reimann, „Kunst leben. Im Trend: Computergrafik auf mobilen Endgeräten“, Bericht der SIGGRAPH 2003, San Diego, iX 9/03.
  3. „Potemkinsche Dörfer: Bildbasierte Rendering-Ansätze“, iX 8/02, Seite 105
  4. „Auf Sendung - AAF und MXF: Interoperabilität der Metadaten“, 12/01, Seite 120
  5. „Neue Perspektiven - 3D-Entwicklungen mit VRML und Alternativen“, 6/01, Seite 110
  6. „Wo ist HAL? - 13. Symposium zum Thema Electronic Imaging“, 3/01, Seite 19
  7. „CGI 98 in Hannover“, 8/98, Seite 20
  8. O. Grau: „VRML-Grundlagen - Ausgefeilte neue Features in VRML 2.0“, iX 4/97
  9. O. Grau, R. Tönjes: 3D-Scanner: „Gediegene Entlastung - Automatische Erzeugung dreidimensionaler Modelle“, iX 5/96
  10. Hellward Broszio, Oliver Grau: „Virtuelle Werkstatt - Silicon Graphics Performer 1.2, iX 9/95, Seite 72
  11. „VRML: Gründerzeit - Mit dem WWW auf dem Weg in virtuelle Welten“ iX 5/95, Seite 86
  12. „Bunter Verschiebebahnhof - XV**3.0: interaktives Grafik-Tool für X11“ 3/94, Seite 98
  13. „Madrigale - Open System Software: das Visualisierungswerkzeug Khoros“ 1/93, Seite 56
  14. „Hannover Messe '93 - Bericht von der Industriemesse Hannover 1993 6/93 S.10
  15. „Raumgefüge - SIPP -- eine kostenlose Render-Bibliothek“ 9/93, Seite 62
  16. „Raumfahrer - Die Welt im Computer -- Übersicht: 3D-Formate“
  17. „Montierte Illusion - Verteiltes Dateisystem mit NFS-Automounter und NFS“ 6/92, Seite 108
  18. „Zellkur - eNFS: Beschleuniger für verteiltes Dateisystem“ 9/92, Seite 57
  19. „Gewichte und Gedanken - Künstliche neuronale Netze in der Anwendung“, Teil I 7/91, Seite 106
  20. O. Grau, R. Hülsenbusch: „Erlkönig - HP/Apollo 9000 Serie 700 in einer Vorversion“ 8/91, Seite 59
  21. „Neurogene Tendenz - Künstliche neuronale Netze in der Anwendung“, Teil II 8/91, Seite 114
  22. „Kraftbox - Grafik-Performance on board: Sun SPARCstation IPX“ 9/91, Seite 48
  23. „Zweiter Steuermann - i860-Einsteckkarte SCB860 von Kontron im Unix-Rechner“ 4/91, Seite 14
  24. „Zweiter an Bord - Das UHC 8000 MP EISA-System“ 4/91, Seite 16
  25. „Eröffnung - Standards für den Einsatz des i860“ 4/91, Seite 22
  26. „Numbercruncher - Der RISC-Prozessor i860“ 4/91, Seite 24