Quantel Tells of Broadcasters' Interest in 3D
November, 2008
In an interview published by The Broader Issue, executives from Quantel (Newbury, UK; www.quantel.com) described their yearlong mission to showcase their 3D workflow tool, Pablo, and some of the lessons, insight and changes it yielded. Naturally, the movies studios have been interested in their product, but what surprised Product Marketing Manager Norman Rousse and Strategic Marketing Manager Mark Horton was the enthusiasm with which broadcasters are evaluating 3D. Continue >
ShoEast at the Tipping Point?
November, 2008
3D and the shift to the digital cinema technology that empowers it were the hot topics at this year’s ShoEast, the theater-owners’ expo. So much so that in a recent article in the Hollywood Reporter, Carolyn Giardinaasks, “Have we reached the tipping point in 3D?” Continue >
Coming Soon to Your Home Theater: 3DTV
November, 2008
Mitsubishi’s approach to getting the word out about 3D is through its “Mobile Multimedia Showroom,” a 53-foot big rig trailer that has been touring the country for the past year. You can catch it at trade shows, select retailers and PGA (Professional Golfers Association) tour events. Continue >
Market Opportunities for 3D
November, 2008
While some companies are commercializing 3D visualization applications with walk-in immersive rooms used for product design, the bigger market actually may be much smaller-scale: computer gaming. Continue >
3D Innovations Running Fast and Furious
October 8, 2008
We have been saying for a while that activities in 3D are at a near fever pitch. Recent news from IFA, IBC and CEDIA has confirmed this trend. Over the last week, 3D Biz-Ex ran in LA, the CEATEC exhibition concluded in Japan and the 3D @ Home Consortium held its quarterly meeting in LA. Continue >
Fujifilm Unveils 3D Digital Consumer Camera
September 30, 2008
Last week, Fujifilm introduced a 3D camera / display and printing system for the consumer market that could jump start 3D display demand with a plethora of new consumer-driven content. The company’s "FinePix Real 3D System," announced at the European Photokina ‘08 photography conference in Cologne, Germany, could mark the beginning of a brand new 3D digital-photography category. Continue >
3D, 3D and More 3D
September 10, 2008
I recently returned from a visit to Taiwan and the 3D Imaging & Display Technology International Conference (3DID) in Taipei. In addition to the papers and exhibits on display at the event, our hosts, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) scheduled visits with CPT and AUO to highlight their activities in 3D displays. The combination provided a good overview of the 3D activities in Taiwan. Speakers at 3DID from Korea and Japan provided rundowns of activities in their countries too. Continue >
3D Isn't so Easy
August 29, 2008
I am here in Berlin to attend IFA, but also to attend a small 3D event focused on stereoscopic 3D (S-3D). So far, I have learned some interesting points and seen some interesting demos. I am becoming more and more bullish on the 3D markets, but the show has also reminded me how difficult doing 3D can really be and the dangers the industry faces if it does not do it right this time. Continue >
Groups Take in Depth Look Into 3D Television
August 29, 2008
First, the most recent news. The Blu-Ray Disc Association (www.blu-raydisc.com) is in the process of developing a position on stereoscopic 3D. The Association’s activity is at least partially in response to growing pressure from Hollywood studios desirous of creating a home video market for their rising number of stereo 3D movies. Continue >
3D@Home Consortium holds First General Meeting
August 10, 2008
The 3D@Home Consortium held its inaugural quarterly general members meeting in East Palo Alto, California yesterday. The gathering provided an opportunity for member company representatives to get an update on activities, to hear about other 3D activities and standards interests, and to begin the process of forming the four steering teams that will comprise the main activities of the consortium. Continue > |
