Demonstrations (Live and Video)

Demonstrations offer an opportunity to show the CHI audience an innovative:

• interface concept
• HCI system
• technique or methodology

The third category is new for CHI 99. It includes, but is not limited to, techniques for prototyping, usability testing, and involving users in design. Live subjects may be used.

A demonstration may include either a live demo or a video demo. The video demo replaces the traditional video submission category from previous CHI conferences.

By moving traditional videos into the Demonstrations track, CHI 99 provides the opportunity for video authors to present their work during a technical program session, as well as to have the video published in the CHI 99 Video Program.

CHI 99 will include both refereed demonstrations and walk-in demonstrations.

Refereed Demonstrations

Refereed demonstrations (live or video) require technical submissions, appear in conference publications, and are presented in formal sessions at the conference. A Refereed Demonstration interweaves explanation of technical approaches with either a live demo or a video demo.

Walk-In Demonstrations

Walk-in demonstrations (live or video) do not require technical submissions, do not appear in conference publications, and do not receive specialized audio-visual or computing support. During the conference, standard facilities for walk-in demonstrations may be scheduled for 45-minute time slots.

Review Process for Refereed Demonstrations

Refereed demonstration submissions will be reviewed for both technical content and presentation. Demonstrations that are judged to have little or no technical merit, or that appear to be advertisements for commercial products, will not be accepted.

Review criteria include:

• contribution to the field
• originality of the work
• proper referencing of research or practical claims and of closely-related work
• maturity of the concept, system, or technique
• quality of presentation

Format

A Refereed demonstration submission consists of three parts:

• an extended abstract
• a proposal
• either a script outline (for a live demo) or a high-quality videotape (for a video demo)

Extended Abstract

Proposal

Prepare a proposal that contains:

• a statement of why a demonstration is an appropriate format in which to present the work
• a description of the relevance of the work to the HCI community, emphasizing its novelty, uniqueness, and rationale
• a statement about the commercial status of the technology
• a description of who the presenter is (developer, designer, marketer, etc.)
• a detailed description of the necessary audio-visual and computing support

Script Outline (for live demos)

For a live demo, prepare a script outline of the demonstration. Begin with a statement of the problem being addressed. Then outline the scenario that will be used to demo the interaction technique, system, or technique. Also, provide the narrative that will accompany the demo. Include screen-shots, snapshots, or sketches, as appropriate to the content of the demo. Up to 5 minutes of supporting videotape may be included, but will not be published.

Videotape (for video demos)

For a video demo, prepare a videotape, up to 8 minutes in length, suitable for publication in the CHI 99 Video Program. Videos longer than 8 minutes will not be considered. Submit your video in either NTSC or PAL format (please contact one of the Demonstrations Co-Chairs if you are unable to use either of those formats).

Be sure to read our "Guide for Successful Video Submissions".

Please note that if your video is accepted, you are expected to submit your final video in a higher-quality format such as Beta-SP or U-Matic, if possible.

There are specific laws and regulations related to use of third-party media elements in video. It is the responsibility of the author of a video demo to secure and pay for appropriate rights to music, photographs, video clips, and other media elements that are used in a video demo. If any third-party media are used, certification that rights have been secured must be submitted with the final camera-ready materials. Because of the inherent difficulties in securing and documenting these rights, we strongly discourage submitters from using third-party media.

Upon Acceptance

Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by mid-November 1998. Extended abstracts of accepted demonstrations (both live and video) will be published in the CHI 99 Extended Abstracts.

Videos of accepted video demos will be published in the CHI 99 Video Program, which will be distributed to all conference attendees and available for purchase from ACM after the conference.

The primary author of each accepted demonstration will receive an Author Kit with detailed instructions on how to submit camera-ready materials for publication. These materials are due by 8 January 1999.

Some demonstrations will be allotted additional time for conference attendees to interact with the demo in a small-room setting. Presenters have the option of requesting student volunteers to monitor the demo.

At the Conference

Authors of accepted Refereed Demonstrations (both live and video) will present their work to an audience, lecture-style, in a session including time for questions. Refereed Demonstrations are provided with either computer support (for live demos) or video-projection support (for video demos). Audio-visual support and large-screen projection are also provided. For live demos that use computers, authors must provide their own technical support and are required to perform a technical rehearsal in the demo prep room in advance of their presentations.

Submissions

1. Your submission must be in English.
2. Electronic and fax submissions are not accepted.
3. Submissions which arrive after the deadline will not be considered.
4. Your submission should contain no proprietary or confidential material and should cite no proprietary or confidential publications.
5. Responsibility for permissions to use video, audio or pictures of identifiable people rests with you, not CHI 99.
6. We strongly suggest the use of express mail or a courier service for speedy delivery. Customs labels should bear the words "Educational materials with no commercial value."

Checklist

Please follow the steps in this checklist to ensure completeness in your submission.

• Read the conference overview.
• Fill out Cover Pages One, Two and Three.
• Prepare the extended abstract (2 pages) in the Conference Publications Format, as described above.
• Prepare a proposal for review, as described above.
• Prepare either a script outline (for a live demo) or a videotape (for a video demo), as described above.
• Secure the rights for any third-party materials used.
• Collect Cover Page One, Cover Page Two, and Cover Page Three, the extended abstract, the proposal, and the script outline (for a live video), in the order given, in a packet. Make 7 copies of the packet. Use 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.
• Make sure each copy of the packet is stapled, not loose or held by clips.
• For a video demo, include 2 copies of the videotape.
• Send 7 copies of the submission packet (and, for a video demo, the 2 copies of the videotape) to the Send To address shown.
• You may include a stamped, self-addressed reply postcard, which we will mail to acknowledge receipt of your submission.