Mingming He

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Mingming He is a leading researcher in computational photography and computer graphics, with a particular focus on creating immersive, high-resolution visual experiences. His most influential work introduces the first technique for generating gigapixel panorama video loops—wide-angle, ultra-high-resolution looping videos that bring static panoramas to life. By starting with a 2D grid of registered videos captured on a robotic mount, He developed a combinatorial optimization framework that determines, for each output pixel, the optimal source video and looping parameters. This innovation seamlessly blends dynamic content across massive spatial scales, enabling viewers to explore vast, living landscapes in unprecedented detail. With 16 citations, this foundational paper has inspired subsequent advances in video synthesis and large-scale visual media. He’s contributions bridge the gap between still panoramas and full-motion video, opening new possibilities for virtual tourism, digital art, and interactive media. His work exemplifies how careful algorithmic design can transform raw multi-camera data into coherent, mesmerizing visual narratives, establishing him as a key innovator in the field of computational imaging.