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IMPORTANT DATES
 
Call for Papers
 » Journal-first (JIST or JPI) 15 May
 » Conference 1 June
Call for Short Courses
 » Proposals 1 June
Acceptance Notification
 » Journal-first (JIST or JPI) ~30 June
 » Conference 10 July
Final Manuscripts Due
 » Journal-first (JIST or JPI) 12 Aug
 » Conference 7 Sept

Registration Opens Early August
Early Registration Ends 2 Oct
Conference Begins 2 Nov



 

Author / Presenter Information

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Checklist for Authors

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Technical papers are invited in, but not limited to, the following:

Color Perception and Cognition: Visual adaptation, visual psychophysics, color vision deficiency, individual differences, salience and attention, psychological effects of color, spatial and temporal color vision, color constancy, metamerism, color semiotics, color language, color harmony, memory color, comparative color vision

Capture and Reproduction: Image capture, 360° capture, sensing, multi-modal capture, multi-primary displays, display technologies, mobile color imaging, white balancing, computational photography, color printing, special effects printing, multi-ink printing, high dynamic range (HDR), pseudo-color and data visualization, color workflows

Material and Color Appearance: Material appearance capture, appearance reproduction, and modeling (gloss, translucence, etc.), color appearance models (CAMs), color 3D printing, color in 3D, 3D CAD modeling, 3D scanning, spatial color models, computer generated imagery (CGI)

Color in Illumination and Lighting: Color rendering, color mixing, light projection, illuminant metamerism, multi-illumination imaging, atmosphere, quality of light

Color Theory: Colorimetry, uniform color spaces, expanded color spaces, models of color perception, mathematical models of color, environmental statistic

Image Quality: Color image processing, color gamut mapping, computational imaging, color difference metrics, color preference, color fidelity

Multispectral Imaging: Spectral-based image capture, processing and analysis; image quality, visualization, display and reproduction; spectral optimization of imaging systems, spectral image applications

Specific Color Applications: Cultural heritage applications, color in cinema and broadcast video, user interfaces, medical and dental imaging, biomedical prosthetics, security applications, camouflage, paints, coatings, nano-materials

Color in Computer Graphics: AR/VR/MR (augmented, virtual, and mixed reality), efficient encoding color spaces, color-based throughput optimizations, rendering for variable environment or viewing conditions, video games, color transfer, image relighting, computer generated imagery (CGI)

Motion Picture Imaging Pipelines: Novel color management for motion picture workflows - tone mapping, color matching, correction, creative grading. Virtual and augmented production systems and algorithms. Many inputs to multi-deliverable color pipelines.

Color in Machine Learning and AI: deep learning and neural networks, learned color representations, image colorization, color for image and scene classification, generative models, color augmentation/editing strategies, foundation models, semantics and embeddings, color-aware transfer learning, anomaly and defect detection, color-based datasets and benchmarks

Color in Game Development: Real-time color rendering, physically based rendering (PBR), tone mapping and HDR in gaming, color in game engines, art direction and color palettes, procedural color generation, color in VFX and particle systems, color accessibility and inclusivity

Color in Architecture and Art: Architectural color design, urban color and streetscape palettes, color in interior environments, daylight–color interactions, stained glass and colored lighting, material and façade color, pigment and surface aging, architectural heritage color reconstruction and conservation, color in public art and installations, multispectral imaging for art analysis, cultural symbolism and narrative uses of color

Peer Review Process and Publication

All submitted proposals are peer-reviewed to ensure that the program provides significant, timely, and authoritative information.

  • Papers presented at the conference should be complete in regard to advancing the state of knowledge in the area of color and imaging.
  • Authors have the choice of submitting their paper to an IS&T journal (JIST or JPI) or the conference committee for inclusion in the event. "Journal-first" publication allows authors a journal citation for their work (details below).
  • All papers presented at CIC34 are published Open Access in the conference proceedings and/or journal, indexed with various services, filed with the US Library of Congress, and made available as downloadable PDFs through the IS&T Digital Library. Authors may also post the authoritative version of accepted papers in repositories and on websites.
  • Authors are expected to adhere to the guidelines and ethics found in the IS&T Publication Policy.
  • Please note: IS&T strongly discourages the use of the Lena (Lenna) image in IS&T publications, conference presentations, and short courses. Authors/presenters/instructors should use other suitable images to illustrate and compare image processing algorithms. IS&T journals and conferences no longer review submissions containing the Lena image without convincing scientific justification for its use.
  • Presenters are expected to pay the conference registration fee.
  • The conference language is English.

How to Submit

Prospective authors are encouraged to review all the details below, as well as the IS&T Publication Policy.

Authors have the option to submit either a traditional conference paper, which will be published in the CIC proceedings, or a Journal-first paper, which appears in the journal prior to the meeting start date, and as a reprint in the CIC proceedings. Journal-first is available for the Journal of Imaging Science and Technology (JIST) or the Journal of Perceptual Imaging (JPI). 

JOURNAL-FIRST PAPER

Submit via: Submit Now
Submission Deadline: 15 May*
Submission Format: Standard-length, publication-ready paper
Review Format: Standard journal peer-review

*contact the office for extensions of up to, but no more than, 1 week

Why Journal-first?

  • Gain an Open Access journal citation, plus conference presentation.
  • Guaranteed presentation slot if accepted with minor revisions. Papers requiring major revisions may or may not have a speaking slot, depending on timing.
  • Fast-tracked review.

Visit the Journal of Imaging Science and Technology or the Journal of Perceptual Imaging pages for more details on how to submit to the journal of your choice. 

Initial decisions and requests for revision, if required, will be sent to authors by 30 June 2026. First revisions of provisionally accepted papers are due by 15 July. Second-round revisions are due 2 August, following the decision letter. Final manuscripts are due 12 August.

Upon acceptance of papers, authors will pay page charges and register for CIC per the individual journal's requirements. Rejected papers will be reviewed for possible inclusion in CIC using the conference submission criteria.

Final papers are due by 12 August 2026.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS PAPER

Submit via: CIC34-OpenConf
Submission Deadline Extended: 1 June
Submission Format: 4-6 page draft paper
Review Format: Double-blind peer-review
Submission Template (MS-Word)
Submission Template (LaTex)

Requirements:

  • A 4-6 page draft paper describing original work on a relevant topic.
  • The paper should clearly explain the technical content, including how the material is new or distinct from previously presented/published work on the same topic, contain at least preliminary results, and include references to prior work.
  • Agree to pay for the conference registration fee and present the paper during the technical program as scheduled.
  • To facilitate the double-blind review, remove all identifying information from the draft paper, including, but not limited to, author names, titles, affiliations, biographies.

Final decisions on acceptance and presentation format (oral or interactive poster paper) are at the discretion of the Technical Program Committee. Notices of acceptance will be sent around 10 July 2026. Upon notice of acceptance, authors are sent detailed instructions for submitting the full text of the paper for publication in the conference proceedings, including forms for "transfer of copyright," which includes CC BY and government employee options. Please note that each author is responsible for obtaining appropriate clearance as necessary.

Final papers are due 7 September 2026.

PRESENTATION-ONLY OPTION*

Submit via: CIC34-OpenConf
Submission Deadline Extended: 1 June
Submission Format: 1-2 page extended abstract
Review Format: Double-blind peer-review
Submission Template (MS-Word)
Submission Template (LaTex)

Requirements:

  • A 1-2 page extended abstract (including images, references, etc.) describing original work on a relevant topic. Work that has been presented or published elsewhere is accepted as long as this information is referenced clearly.
  • Indicate your submission preference as "Presentation-only" in the online submission system.
  • The abstract should clearly explain the technical content of and include references to prior work.
  • Agree to sign the CC BY creative commons copyright, pay the conference registration fee, and present the extended abstract during the technical program as scheduled.
  • To facilitate the double-blind review, remove all identifying information from the draft extended abstract, including, but not limited to, author names, titles, affiliations, biographies.
  • Authors may revise the extended abstract for inclusion as an Appendix in the e-proceedings distributed to attendees. The extended abstracts will not be included in the IS&T Digital Library.

Final decisions on acceptance and presentation format (oral or interactive poster paper) are at the discretion of the Technical Program Committee. Notices of acceptance will be sent around 10 July 2026. Upon notice of acceptance, authors are sent detailed instructions for submitting a revised extended abstract for publication in the Appendix of the conference proceedings, including the CC BY agreement. Please note that each author is responsible for obtaining appropriate clearance as necessary.

Final extended abstracts are due 7 September 2026.

* To take advantage of the presentation-only option, mark your submission preference in the online submission system and submit 1-2 page extended abstract. Final abstracts will be made available to conference attendees, but will not appear in the CIC digital library. All deadlines remain the same.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Using OpenConf

1. How to Enter/Update/Edit Submission Information in OpenConf

  • Go to the OpenConf homepage and log in. If you have forgotten your password, there are measures to change your password on the OpenConf site.
  • Click on the submission tab > My submissions and a list will appear. Click on the pencil icon to edit the information.
  • Review the submission and correct any information that has changed.
  • Click Submit Changes.
  • Note: Please ensure that there is an entry for each author that includes the following: First/Given Name, Last/Family Name, Affiliation, Country, Email address.

 

2. How to Upload your Files to OpenConf

  • Go to the OpenConf homepage and log in. If you have forgotten your password, there are measures to change your password on the OpenConf site.
  • Click on the submission tab > My submissions and a list will appear. Click on the paper icon to upload documents.
  • From the dropdown "Upload Type" menu, select your upload type: (i.e., Manuscript PDF, Source Files, Copyright Agreement, etc.).
  • Drag your file or select from folder. Note file size and format restrictions.
  • Click Upload File.
  • Repeat steps for each file you need to upload.

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