業界初、慶應義塾大学医学部監修のコンテンツ「Keio 3D Anatomy」

医療関係者向けサイト「PfizerPRO」に3Dの新コンテンツ
～業界初、慶應義塾大学医学部監修のコンテンツ「Keio 3D Anatomy」を掲載～

道関係各位
2011年5月26日
ファイザー株式会社

ファイザー株式会社（本社：東京都渋谷区、代表取締役社長：梅田一郎）は、5月24日から慶應義塾大学医学部解剖学教室監修のコンテンツ『Keio 3D Anatomy』を医療関係者向けサイト「PfizerPRO」（Pfizer for Professionals : www.pfizerpro.jp）に掲載しました。

業界初の立体的な表現により、臨床に役立つ学術情報の提供が実現しました。まずは血管穿刺やカテーテルといった「基本手技を学べるシリーズ」を掲載し、今後、心臓の構造を詳しく解説するシリーズも掲載する予定です。「基本手技を学べるシリーズ」では、臨床医が必要とする解剖を、見分けやすいように脂肪、筋、腱、血管など標本の色に留意し、様々な視点からインタラクティブに3D観察できる情報を提供します。「心臓の構造を詳しく知るシリーズ」では、冠動脈微細造影や内視鏡を用い、これまでになかった手法を用いた3D画像として情報を順次提供していきます。今後も医療ニーズが高い情報を「PfizerPRO」で提供することにより、日本の医療に貢献してまいります。

コンテンツの監修者であるお二人の先生方は次のようにコメントされています。

慶應義塾大学医学部解剖学教室 教授 相磯 貞和先生のコメント
「臨床医学に重点が置かれている医学教育のカリキュラムの中で、解剖学に与えられている時間は近年短縮される傾向にあります。他方で、各診療科に求められている高度な医療を安全に行う為に必要な臨床解剖の知識を習得する機会は、得られにくい状況にあります。今般、ファイザーとの協力により、医師の方々にテキストでは表現が難しい臨床解剖学を3Dという画期的な方法で学んでいただける場を「PfizerPRO」に設けることが出来ました。この『Keio 3D Anatomy』が、医療安全の向上を通じて患者の方々に貢献できることを願っております」

慶應義塾大学医学部解剖学教室 准教授 今西 宣晶先生のコメント
「臨床医が必要とする解剖学的知識は、学生時代に学んだ系統解剖とは異なり、ある臓器の詳細な構造や神経、血管、各組織の相互の位置関係や施術者目線からみた解剖など実際の医療に即し、すぐに役立つ解剖です。この臨床解剖を十分理解するためには、臨床的視点からの解剖像を呈示するだけではなく、その像を3Dで見ることができることが非常に重要です。『Keio 3D Anatomy』ではまず研修医基本手技（血管穿刺・カテーテルなど）および心臓に関する臨床解剖から3Dで学んでいただきたいと思います」

「心臓の構造を詳しく知るシリーズ」の画像

3Dコンテンツ例

選択的血管造影による冠動脈走行の立体像

ホルマリン固定した心臓斜断標本における心室中隔膜性部の構造
【PfizerPRO のビジョン】

医療関係者向けサイト「PfizerPRO」を2010年2月にオープンした原点は、ファイザーの企業理念と願いを込めたスローガン「Working together for a healthier world より健康な世界の実現のために」にあります。 今日の医療を支える医師、薬剤師、看護師、その他医療関係者の皆様に有益な情報を、一人ひとりへより効率的にお届けすることで、医療を支える皆様のお役に立ちたい、そんな想いからPfizerPROは生まれ、運営されています。PfizerPROは日本の医療の発展のために活躍する皆様に貢献することを目的としています。私たちは信頼性に優れ、有益でかけがえのない情報や仕組みを創造・発信し、一人ひとりが実感できる価値を提供いたします。

アラブ諸国放送労働組合、ASBU 3D 放送を検討

アラブ諸国放送労働組合、ASBUは　３Ｄ放送の検討とその加速の意を明らかにしました。ワークショップとプレゼンテーションはメンバーに評価され　ＭＡＥＮＯＳマーケティングディレクターは衛星経由のＳ3D　放送に対する、サードパーティのプロバイダへの協力を含む　いくつかのアイデアに感銘を受けました。

The Arab States Broadcasting Union, ASBU, was presented with seed ideas to accelerate thinking in 3D, and the presentation and workshop was received with much appreciation from members present. The MENOS platform’s marketing Director was impressed with some of the ideas presented on how MENOS could help Stereoscopic 3D over Satellite to Homes and for services to third party providers looking at Stereoscopic 3D over satellite.

SONY, DISCOVERY AND IMAX TO LAUNCH 3NET, THE 24/7 3D TELEVISION NETWORK,

SONY, DISCOVERY AND IMAX TO LAUNCH 3NET, THE 24/7 3D TELEVISION NETWORK,
IN THE U.S. FEBRUARY 13, 2011 ON DIRECTV


-- Network to Debut Premieres Every Night Throughout February --


February 10, 2011 – Culver City, Calif. – 3net, the joint venture television network from Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation today announced that DIRECTV will be the first distributor to launch 3net, the 24/7 3D network, beginning February 13, 2011. 3net will initially be available to millions of DIRECTV customers across the country.

3net will go live at 8:00 PM ET on DIRECTV (channel 107) with a primetime slate featuring world premieres of new, one-hour, native 3D original programs CHINA REVEALED and FORGOTTEN PLANET, in addition to the world 3D television premiere of INTO THE DEEP 3D. Throughout February, the network will offer an unprecedented rollout of original 3D series and new program debuts every night at 9:00 PM ET.

3net will deliver compelling, native 3D content to the marketplace and thus serve as a critical driver for consumer adoption of in-home 3D entertainment. The partnership's commitment to the emerging 3D market is historic, with plans for the channel to offer viewers the largest library of native 3D entertainment content in the world by the end of 2011.

"Today's announcement marks the culmination of a dynamic collaboration, and we are very proud of what has been accomplished in the seven short months since the network began its development," said Tom Cosgrove, 3net's President and Chief Executive Officer. "DIRECTV is the leader in meeting consumer demand for video entertainment and has clearly been an industry innovator in 3D. We are proud to partner with DIRECTV on this historic launch and bring compelling, original 3D programming and key content from our partners to DIRECTV subscribers across the country on a 24/7 basis."

"Quality 3D programming is vital to the success and increased adoption of the technology, and with industry leaders like Discovery, Sony and IMAX making a commitment to this category, it is clear that 3D is here to stay and is only going to get better," said Derek Chang, executive vice president, Content Strategy and Development, DIRECTV. "We are excited to be the first distributor to announce the launch of 3net and we look forward to continuing to provide our customers with the largest and most compelling 3D programming lineup available."

"The broad availability of high-quality, native 3D content is a critical step towards consumers fully embracing 3D," said Rob Wiesenthal, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Sony Corporation of America. "Beginning February 13, a deep and diverse array of great 3D programming will be available in the home 24 hours a day. 3net is an important element in our strategy to maintain a leadership position in all things 3D."
"Discovery's business strategy has always focused on delivering groundbreaking content through new platforms and technologies. The launch of 3net represents a giant leap in our march to bring audiences the closest-to-real viewing experiences," said David Zaslav, President and CEO, Discovery Communications.

"3net brings together three global brands with a single mission – to deliver premium 3D entertainment experiences to audiences in the comfort of their own homes," said Richard L. Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "We are proud to embark on this new venture with Sony and Discovery, and we believe that our popular library of breathtaking IMAX content is in great company with the range of compelling programming from our partners."

3net Premiere Night Schedule (all times Eastern):

CHINA REVEALED (8:00 PM)
China's beauty is little seen, often hidden and always surprising. This hour-long series explores the thronging cities, epic vistas and spiritual heartlands of this huge and mysterious nation in stunning 3D. Produced by Natural History New Zealand Ltd.

INTO THE DEEP 3D (9:00 PM)
This IMAX special takes audiences on a spectacular three-dimensional exploration of the undersea world. Using the IMAX 3D camera in its underwater housing for the first time, this film captures unique marine life and magnificent underwater vistas.

FORGOTTEN PLANET (10:00 PM)
Explore the strangest places on earth – once vibrant cities now completely devoid of all humanity. This series of one-hour programs imagines the world humans will one day leave behind by exploring what we've already abandoned. Produced by Flight 33 Productions.

DIRECTV delivers more 3D programming than any other distributor with its suite of dedicated 3D channels. DIRECTV HD customers received a free software upgrade that enables them to have access to the 3D channels on DIRECTV. DIRECTV HD customers will need a 3D television set and 3D glasses to view 3D programming on DIRECTV. For more information on DIRECTV's 3D programming platform, please visit: www.DIRECTV.com/3D.


About 3net
3net, the joint venture of Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation brings together three of the world's leading media, technology and entertainment companies to bring a fully programmed, 24/7 3D network to U.S television audiences. The three partners bring an extraordinary collection of award-winning 3D content, technology and production expertise, television distribution and operational strength to the project, with a mission to bring viewers the highest quality and most immersive in-home 3D viewing experience possible. The channel will feature the most extensive library of 3D content in the world, featuring genres that are most appealing in 3D, including natural history, documentary, action/adventure, travel, history, hyper-reality, lifestyle and cuisine, concerts, movies, scripted series and more. For more information, please visit www.3net.com.

About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is the world's most popular video service delivering state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming, the most comprehensive sports packages available and industry leading customer service to its more than 25 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 18.56 million customers the capacity for more than 200 HD channels in Dolby 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, award winning technology like its DIRECTV® DVR Scheduler and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for nine years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil,
Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 6.5 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

JVC GS-TD1

『Everio GS-TD1』は先日発表されたソニーの3Dビデオカメラと同じように2レンズ2CMOS構成で、フルHDを左右2枚ずつ記録する高画質機。視聴環境は、明確にこの3Dテレビで観られる！とはうたっていないのですが、記録方式が従来のサイドバイサイドのAVCHD（パナソニックのビデオカメラで採用されていた3D形式）でも撮れるとあるので、画質を落とせば、3D Vision環境でもいけそうですね。気になる価格は1999.95ドル。単純に日本円に換算すると約16万6000円とソニー機よりもやや高め……。日本でははたしていくらで売られるのか気になるところ。

　メインストリームのモデルでは本体で2D-3D変換できる『Everio GZ-HM960』を発表。こちらは2Dで撮影して、再生するときに本体の液晶で3Dに変換して立体視できるというしろもの。

Everyone is at it! Hot on the heels of the Sony TD10 comes the JVC TD1. With such similar names and numbers this is going to get confusing fast! Anyway this is another dual stream full 1920×1080 3D camcorder with some impressive specifications. This taken from the JVC press release:

The new GS-TD1 uses two camera lenses and two 3.32 megapixel CMOS sensors – one for each lens – to capture three-dimensional images much the same way that human eyes work. JVC’s new high-speed imaging engine simultaneously processes the two Full HD images – left and right images at 1920 x 1080i – within that single chip. The newly developed “LR Independent Format” makes the GS-TD1 the world’s first consumer-oriented camcorder capable of 3D shooting in Full HD. JVC’s new camcorder offers other shooting modes as well, including the widely used “Side-by-Side Format” for AVCHD (3D) and conventional AVCHD (2D) shooting.

Side by side recording is going to be very usefull for going direct to consumer TV’s or for YouTube uploads so this is a nice feature indeed. It appears to only have a 5x optical zoom in 3D compare to the Sony’s 10x, like the Sony it features image stabilisation. It’s certainly an impressive looking unit. The flip out LCD screen once again uses some kind of parallax barrier for 3D viewing without glasses. The consumer 3D market is certainly growing at a rapid rate and I’m really excited about these new cameras. Sony.. JVC.. Anyone want to lend me one for my 3D shoot in Iceland in March???

The GS-TD1 should be available in March for $1995. More details on the JVC web site: http://newsroom.jvc.com/2011/01/jvc-full-hd-3d-consumer-camcorder-is-world’s-first/

テッド・シロビッツ氏と、ジョン・セグード氏に訊くEPICの秘密

今回発表されたエピックの最新スペックは次の通り。

5Kモードでの120fps撮影
2Kモードでの240fps撮影
RED FLUTカラーサイエンス
本体ボディ重量：2.3kｇ
シャッターシンク/リバーシブルセンサースキャン機能搭載（3D対応機能）
3D撮影用メタデータ＆メニュー搭載
HD-SDI出力/720、1080p、2K、4:2:2/4:4:4対応
高ダイナミックレンジ/13.5ストップ（HDR機能にて18ストップ）
ホットスワップ・バッテリーシステムによる連続的な撮影が可能（1個で30分稼働）
24bit/48Khzサンプリングの２ch、4chオーディオ入出力対応
ISO 200〜12800対応
RED CODE 30〜250までの圧縮レベルの可変撮影
HDMI出力搭載
16GB CFメモリーカードによるRED CODE RAW記録
効率的なクーリングシステム（湿気、粉塵を排除）
さらに正式発表された新しいモジュール群が登場してきた。

256/512GB　SSDモジュール（REDCODE RAW/ロスレス2.5：1記録）
PRO I/Oモジュール：XLR/AES Digital Input
タッチスクリーンＬCＤ：メニューコントロール機能付き液晶カラーモニター
BOMB EVF：5インチ/9インチ 24bit電子ビューファー
H.264モジュール：HQ1080pストリームCFカード出力対応
REDMOTE/REDMOTE PRO：ワイヤレスリモートコントロール（100mの遠距離からのワイヤレスリモートコントロール）

今回のEPIC in Japan開催にあたり、来日した、お馴染みのTED SCHILOWITZ（テッド・シロビッツ）氏と、スチルカメラ設計部分を担当する初来日のJON SAGUD（ジョン・セグード）氏に、EPICの最新仕様とRED社の構想についてインタビューした。

-　今回EPICに搭載された、3Dカメラ用に開発された新たな技術について教えて下さい。

TED氏（以下Ｔ）：RED ONEではゲンロック機能により、2台同期での3D撮影が可能でした。しかし２台の完全同期というのはなかなか難しかったので、EPICでは新たに開発したセンサーロックによる同期機能を搭載したことにより、2台のEPICの完璧な同期による3D撮影が可能になります。センサー自体を動かすことも出来ますし、2台のセンサーとセンサーの読み出しもハーフミラーリグ使用の場合でも、反転時にCMOS内のデータ読み出しも反転させることが出来るので、完全な同期が可能です。この点でも現行の他のカメラよりも優れた機能と言えます。

JON氏（以下Ｊ）：我々は"Power 3 Access Control"と呼んでいますが、メカニカルデザイン的に解説すると、画像をセンサーの中心部分からだけではなく、センサーのエリア内で選びたい地番を指定して、X軸／Y軸／Z軸で自由に選択／制御できるという優れた設計になっています。3D撮影における２つのセンサーの理想値が75mmとされており、２台のEPICを並べると約80mmなので、他社のカメラを２台並べるよりは、その理想に遥かに近づいていると言えます。このEPICの機能は、EPIC複数台のセンサーを同期させることも可能なので、3D以外にも使用用途はもっと広がるかもしれません。制限として何台まで可能か？というのはまだテストしていないのでわかりませんが、物理的には何台でも可能です。
-今回はHDR機能やスチルカメラとしての機能アップが目立ちますが...。

Ｔ：今回スチル機能に関しては、2つの新しい技術を発表しました。その一つが"メタデータタグ"です。24／25pもしくはHS撮影でのムービー撮影時に、シャッターを切ったその瞬間をスチル画像として切り取れるという機能です。それも動画も静止画も同じ港解像度の画像切り出しが可能です。

Ｊ：今回のEPICやSCARETは、スチルとムービーの機能を上手くブレンドするということが、ようやくカタチなった製品です。ダイナミックレンジも優れていて、尚かつフォーカス機能も優れているという部分ですね。EPICでは、例えば風船が割れるようなシーンを、14メガピクセルのカメラで２秒間に240コマの撮影ができ、その中でスチル画像が必要なら240コマの中のどれか一つを選べ、ムービーならばスローモーション画像が同時に得られるわけで、それがこれまでのRED ONEとは一番の違いです。

Ｔ：RED ONEでは、このところムービーとスチルを同時に撮影するという需要も増えています。すでに多くのメジャー雑誌の表紙がRED ONEで撮影されました。そういう需要にも応えるため、今回はニコンとキヤノンのスチル用レンズの電子制御マウントを開発しました。特徴的なのは電子制御の方法が、フォーカスとアイリスはLCDのタッチスクリーンで、ズームはハンドル部分でコントロールできるという点です。

Ｊ：ニコンとキヤノンとは、両社と技術提携をして各レンズ開発メンバーとディスカッションを積み重ね、プロトコルの確認など電気的制御ができるようになりました。今後はREDからも電子制御レンズを発表する予定ですが、高解像度な高性能レンズで、シネマ用途にももちろん使用出来ます。自社開発のレンズなのでさらにEPICやSCARETとの相性も良くなるはずです。もともとRED ONEというカメラは（プロ向けとして）安い価格帯のカメラなので、レンズもキヤノンやニコンのレンズを使っていたという需要は多かったと思います。今後EPIC／SCARETになると、さらにスチル撮影での需要が増えると予想されることから、この技術が必要だと思いました。
-低価格帯機種のSCARETについて何か進展はありますか？

Ｔ：近々発売を予定していますが、まだ正式な時期は言えません。完成したときが出荷できる時です（笑）が、それはもう間近ですでに製品化への最終のテストに入っています。センサーサイズが違うという部分以外には、SCARETもこのEPICとほぼ同じ機能／仕様になります。SCARETのラインナップには、８倍のズームレンズ一体型のモデルがあり、こちらが先に市場に登場する予定で価格は＄5〜6,000相当を考えています。その後に出てくるレンズ交換式モデルには、もちろんこのキヤノン／ニコンマウントも使用出来ますし、EPICの他のほとんど全てのパーツに互換性があります。
- 今回のEPICの改善点はどのように決定されたのでしょうか？また今後の開発の方向性はどのように考えていますか？

Ｔ：我々は事前に市場マーケティングに力を入れたり、宣伝に力を入れてお客様が喜ぶであろうという商品を作るというメーカーではありません。最初から目的を持った技術開発先行で、その後ユーザーからのフィードバックを次の開発に反映させるという手法で製品開発を進めています。ですので、RED ONEもすでに初期の約60％を改造しているわけです。最新のEPICには"マジックコンポーネント"と呼んでいる動画撮影時のHDR機能が追加され、ダイナミックレンジ13+〜18+のストップが得られるなど多くの画期的な機能が盛り込まれました。これも我々の試行錯誤の中で発見された技術です。

Ｊ：RED様々な開発におけるカギとなる哲学は"シンプルで、ロジカルで、エレガントである"ということですが、創業者のジム・ジャナードは40年間の写真撮影歴をバックグラウンドに持っている情熱的な写真家でもあります。レッドの製品には、彼が考えていたデザインや様々なアイディアがインプットされています。それをバックグラウンドに『夢のカメラ』を作ろうという理念に基づいて、REDのカメラは基本設計がなされているのです。そうしたユーザー視点は、もちろん彼だけでなく開発エンジニアたちも、元々がカメラユーザーとして何年もカメラを扱ってきた人たちが開発して来ているので、常にユーザー視点で開発を進め、ユーザーに第一に考えているということです。

EPIC

リリース直前のEPIC実機を日本初公開
RED Digital Cinema社（RED社）のアジア環太平洋地域の総代理店を務める西華産業は11月18日、千葉・幕張のアパホテル＆リゾート東京ベイにおいて、プライベートセミナー／EPIC in Japanを開催。日本では実機初公開となるREDの次世代機"EPIC"のリリース直前の最終仕様に近いモデルが公開された。

11月上旬からのアジアンツアーの一環として行われたこのイベントは、シンガポール、香港、ホーチミンに続いての開催で、 EPICの最新仕様の日本初公開に基づいたプレゼンテーションセミナーを中心に、周辺機器のセミナーなどが開催された。また会場内では同社が取り扱うELEMENT TECHNICA社（米）の3Dリグ、P+S TECHNIK社（独）のハイスピードカメラのWeisscam（ヴァイスカム）なども同時に展示、またBlackmagicDesign社のカラーグレーディングシステムDaVinci Resolveや、The Foundry 社のプロダクション支援ソフト"STORM"など、REDカメラ周辺のソフトウェア／機材も多数展示された。

一昨年、次世代のカメラシリーズとして自社が推進するDSMC（デジタル・スチル・モーション・カメラ）のコンセプトを具現化したモデル、EPIC（エピック）とSCARET（スカーレット）を発表。5KサイズのCMOSセンサーを積んだ上位機種のEPICのプロトタイプ機が、今年4月のNAB2010会期中に開催されたREDユーザーのための特別イベント『RED DAY』で実機が初披露されたが、その後は"TATOO MODEL"と言われる初期バージョンが限られた台数のみ販売されたのみ。その後、世界のトップクリエイターがこの"TATOO MODEL"を検証、そのフィードバックにより、今回持ち込まれた最新のEPICでは、REDの目指すDMSCとしての機能を満載した出荷最終仕様に近いモデルに仕上がったようだ。

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* 5.1 Megapixel Digital Still Photos
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* Capture Still and Video Images Simultaneously
* 10x Optical Zoom Lens / 10x Digital Zoom Lens
* Built-in Digital Image Stabilization
* SD Memory Card Compatibility (Cards Sold Separately)
* High Quality Stereo Recording (AAC-LC)
* TDVComposite, TDVS-Video Output
* Dimensions: 4" x 5" x 4"


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CineForm Teams Up with AJA to Deliver Stereo 3D Workflow Support for New KONA 3G

(Solana Beach, California--November 15, 2010) CineForm®, Inc., creators of high-fidelity compression-based workflow solutions for the post production marketplace, announced today that it has teamed up with AJA to offer full stereo 3D workflow support for the newly launched KONA 3G card, the multi-format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K video I/O hardware for Mac.

As part of this cooperative effort, AJA released updated version 8.1 KONA software which has added 3D video controls to the KONA 3G’s Control Panel software interface enabling direct ingest into, and playout of, CineForm 3D files, further simplifying production workflows for customers working with 3D content. During ingest, KONA 3G enables simultaneous real-time capture of separate left eye and right eye sources through HD-SDI – including sources previously recorded in stereo mode on HDCAM SR – directly into CineForm 3D files. Each individual eye is multiplexed together into a CineForm 3D file that is available for immediate editing with CineForm’s Neo3D software when used in combination with Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and other compatible software applications. The new KONA software also adds support for recording and playout of CineForm 4:2:2 2D media.

The AJA KONA 3G card featuring support for CineForm Neo3D is available immediately.

“One of our primary goals with the KONA 3G was to deliver a solution that could handle just about anything our customers are dealing with today. Stereo 3D, and our ability to support it, is rising to the top of the list for many customers,” said Nick Rashby, President, AJA. “Through our collaboration with CineForm, our customers who wish to work with stereo 3D in post can eliminate the time consuming step of transcoding material after ingest and instead be ready to edit immediately when using CineForm Neo3D.”

CineForm Neo3D is CineForm’s award-winning 3D post production workflow solution that enables users to edit 3D projects in real time with full frame rate playback to an external 3D monitor. With CineForm First Light 3D as the enabling 3D workflow and production engine, Neo3D users are provided comprehensive control of the 3D image processing workflow.

The new AJA KONA 3G provides professional editors with the utmost in workflow flexibility, supporting a broad range of video formats including: 10-bit uncompressed video 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O, new HDMI 1.4a output for stereoscopic monitoring to consumer 3D displays, 8-channel AES digital audio I/O (16-channel AES with optional K3G-Box) and 16-channel SDI embedded audio I/O, real-time hardware-based up/down/cross conversion to support a range of SD and HD formats, dual-link HD, even 2K formats, a hardware-based downstream keyer and more.

About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality and cost-effective digital video interface, conversion and Desktop solutions supporting the professional broadcast and post- production markets. With headquarters in Grass Valley, California, AJA maintains an extensive sales channel of dealers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see our website http://www.aja.com.


About CineForm
CineForm develops compression-based workflow solutions for film and video acquisition, post production, and archive applications. Offering the industry’s highest-fidelity compression, CineForm software products are used by discerning film studios, television producers, and digital media artists to enhance their file-based workflows. CineForm products are available for both end users and OEM integrators, offer cross-platform compatibility, support most camera and file-based sources, and enable 2D and 3D editorial workflows with spatial resolutions up to 8K. http://www.cineform.com

James Cameron says glass-less 3D TV is 8 to 10 years away.

As we all know, James Cameron loves to talk about 3D. And considering the guy spent several years and millions of dollars developing 3D technology in the depths of the ocean in order to make Avatar, the least we can do is listen. Cameron believes the next big step in 3D is getting rid of those pesky glasses and that glasses-less 3DTV is about eight to ten years away from hitting critical mass here in the United States. Considering HDTV has been around since the 1990s, but didn’t really hit big until about five years ago, that estimate sounds about right. So, once Avatar 2 and 3 come home, maybe you won’t have to feel silly watching them with 3D glasses on.

However, the main conceptual issue with glasses-less 3DTV is most people have a problem actually visualizing what it means. Even though we live in a 3D world, it’s hard to imagine a 3D movie or TV without glasses. Well, the answer is coming home much sooner than you’d think. March’s release of the Nintendo 3DS will be most people’s first foray into the whole new world of glasses-less 3D entertainment and we attempt to describe the experience after the jump.

Note: I’m fully aware this is a crude example and there surely will be some difference between the 3D technology Nintendo is using in 2011 vs. what we will see in a decade from now. But playing with the 3DS was my first glimpse into this next stage and that knowledge seems apropos with recent Cameron’s declaration at Blu-Con 2010. Thanks to Gizmodo for the heads up

ESPN 3D

ESPN broadcasting is about to bring the world a legit 3D network. ESPN 3D is promising to show no less than 80 live 3D events in its inaugural year, to include FIFA World Cup matches, football, basketball and expanding to cover the X Games featuring skateboarding and rally car racing all live, and all right in the middle of your living room.

Of course to have access to all this high tech wizardry you will need a 3D ready television, and some 3D glasses, and we’re not talking about the newest plastic ones that replace the cardboard red eye, blue eye numbers of yesteryear, we’re talking sophisticated battery operated shutter glasses and you will need a 3D ready set top box from your multichannel video provider.

Discovery Communications is following right behind ESPN and has teamed up with the folks that bring you IMAX in the hopes of having their own 3D offering sometime next year. Unlike ESPN 3D, the Discovery Channel will have 3D programming available 24/7.

source: espn

8 million 3D TV sets by 2015

Oct 31, 20108 million 3D TV sets in Germany by 2015
3D television sets will strongly grow in popularity in Germany in the forthcoming years: By 2015 one in five households will have a 3D set, corresponding with around 8 million 3D sets in German living rooms.

This is the result of a new study “3D Home-Entertainment in Deutschland” compiled by consultancy Goldmedia which industry association BITKOM will present at its 3D conference in Berlin on 9 November.

3D TV sets became available in German retail stores in March. Until the end of 2010, market researchers GfK expect around 150,000 3D sets to be sold with the average price being €2,000.

According to the Goldmedia study, one in three Germans (35%) say that they can imagine watching 3D programmes on television using 3D glasses. On top of the list are movies: Almost two thirds (62%) would watch 3D movies on television while 44% would access them on Blu-ray discs or on video-on-demand services. Almost one third (31%) are interested in sports coverage in 3D.

With Deutsche Telekom and Sky Deutschland, there are currently two TV platform providers in Germany offering 3D content. By the end of 2010, around 25 3D movies will be available on Blu-ray disks in Germany with most current cinema blockbusters to be released on 3D home video next year. There are also already more than 400 computer games with 3D visualisation.

The study „3D-Home Entertainment in Deutschland“ can be ordered at no charge from 9 November at http://www.goldmedia.com. Further information on BITKOM’s 3D conference is available at http://www.bitkom.org/de/veranstaltungen

Lumiere™ Awards” Honor 3D Technologies

Oct 21, 2010The International 3D Society presented Panasonic Corporation and Chris Condon with awards for “breakthrough” innovation and 3D achievement at the 3D Technology Awards last night at the Hollywood Mann Chinese Theatre.



The first 3D Technology Awards honored individuals and organizations whose contributions advance the stereoscopic medium. Eighteen different technologies were recognized.



Panasonic Corporation received the organization’s first “Charles Wheatstone” Award honoring its advocacy, technology and consumer engagement in the development of the stereoscopic 3D products. Chris Condonwas honored with the “Charles M. Brewster” Award for lifetime achievement. Condon, whose work in 3D filmmaking spans 50 years, is the first individual to be honored for a lifetime of 3D innovation.



3ality Digital was honored for its Stereo Image Processor (SIP) technology; Autodesk for its “Maya®” 3D visual effects software technology; Dolby Laboratories for its “Dolby 3D” system; Steve Hines and The Walt Disney Studios for the “Disney Dual Camera Rig”; In-Three for its “Dimensionalization®” technology;MasterImage 3D for its “Digital 3D Cinema System”; Nvidia for its “3D Vision™” technology; Quantel for its “Pablo” 3D color correction and finishing system; Sassoon Film Design for its “2D to 3D Conversion” technology; Sony Pictures Imageworks for its “3D Pipeline”; The Walt Disney Studios for its “3D Pipeline”; and XpanD for its “Active 3D Cinema System.”



The International 3D Society Gold Award recipients were: Colonel Robert Bernier for his “Optics” technology,IMAX for its “Solido Dual Strip 3D Camera” technology, and IRIDAS for its “Dual Stream” technology.



“There was an excitement in the theater tonight reflecting the growing confidence that 3D is an art, a craft and a good business to be in,” noted Jim Chabin, President of the International 3D Society.



Buzz Hays, Society Chair and Executive Stereoscopic 3D Producer for the Sony 3D Technology Center, Sony Corporation of America, added: “These innovators are helping pioneer the next generation of storytelling. Without them, we, as creators, would not have the bright 3D future ahead that we do.”



The 3D Technology Awards Show featured MasterImage digital 3D cinema system technology and passive glasses, as well as NEC projectors and equipment.



XpanD, Panasonic and RealD are Platinum Sponsors of the 3D Technology Awards Show. NEC Display Solutions, Deluxe and Texas Instruments are Gold Sponsors. Nvidia, In-Three and Amazing 3D Post are Silver Sponsors. International 3D Society underwriters include Signature Sponsor XpanD and Founding Sponsors MasterImage 3D, Panasonic Hollywood Lab, The Walt Disney Studios, PIXAR, DreamWorks Animation (DWA), Dolby Laboratories, Sony Corporation of America and IMAX; and Member Sponsors Discovery Communications, Autodesk and DirecTV.

BBC’s iPlayer

Yesterday 3DTVWatcher reported on BBC’s 3D plans, and Sharp’s new wi-fi enabled 3D Blu-ray player the BD-HP90S, and now the two products look set to form the nucleus of what might well become a major part of the future of 3DTV. We are talking of course, about internet hosted 3D content and specifically BBC’s iPlayer. Sky have a dedicated 3D channel, and Virgin host their 3D content through their on-demand service, and it looks as if the BBC will host a similar service to the latter with their 3D content.

Danielle Nagler, the head of BBC 3D spoke to Broadband TV News and others about their strategy.
“Part of our thinking around a pipeline of projects is how we can distribute content as widely as possible. It is quite important as consoles have 3D and more and more people have laptop and smaller screen capability and connected-TVs that we think about how we can use iPlayer as a way to get limited pieces of content to people.”



The opinion of the 3DTVWatcher team has been that 3D on the go will be a winner, and will aid the popularity of the format, and it is apparent that the BBC believes this to be an essential part of their own plans for 3DTV. Nagler’s description of the BBC’s plan to spread their 3D content as far and wide as possible is encouraging for the industry, as it has been feared that the tridimensional format may become a niche interest.
Another concern has been the price of 3D hardware, let alone the higher price of seeing a 3D film at the cinema or paying for 3D on-demand, through Virgin for example. Affordability is a principle the BBC has always stood by, and the corporation has always endeavoured to provide value for money. According to Nagler, 3D will not be the exception to this rule.



“For us the goal is what we make in 3D can be accessed by audiences, without paying a premium for it, I would bet that in five years time that will be possible.”



Whilst a few years away, the wheels seem to be firmly in motion, and modest ambitions are in place to ensure that no hype will spoil the BBC’s 3D pledge. “I think it will be one-offs, we’re starting with three minutes, it could be in five years we choose to make a whole series in 3D…”
Nagler’s plans for taking the BBC’s programming to the next level are good for the industry, and the next few years will be interesting; our only hope is that Total Wipeout will be produced in 3D…

NetBlender Ships MPEG-4 MVC Encoder for Blu-ray 3D

NetBlender announced that it is now shipping its DoStudio MVC 3D Encoder for Blu-ray 3D title creation.

According to the statement, the DoStudio MVC Encoder license ($6,995) also includes the DoStudio AVC Encoder for 2D Blu-ray encoding. A free trial of the DoStudio Encoder is available for download from the company web site.


“We believe that the current excitement around 3D will provide a tremendous boost to the Blu-ray production community because BD3D truly offers the highest quality 3D experience available,” said John Harrington, NetBlender CEO. “Since unveiling our 3D solutions at NAB, we have seen strong interest in BD3D both from traditional entertainment companies and from industries that to date have not pursued Blu-ray as a distribution platform.”

“The DoStudio MVC Encoder is a key addition to 21st Century 3D’s production studios in New York and Los Angeles,” said Jason Goodman, 21st Century 3D Founder and CEO. “The DoStudio Encoder enables us to quickly and cost-effectively share our cutting-edge high-def 3D footage with clients throughout the production cycle – something that was not practical before getting this encoder.”

“Interest in Blu-ray 3D in Germany and across Europe is very strong and NetBlender’s DoStudio Encoder with MVC support allows Syrinx Productions to maintain its position as a leading innovator in video production services” said Marcus Herzog, Syrinx Producer and Sound Engineer in Hamburg, Germany. “Syrinx worked closely with the NetBlender development team to beta test the MVC Encoder and we are extremely pleased with the final product, which quickly and efficiently produces 3D streams in perfect quality” said Syrinx CEO Juergen Klimmeck.

For more information visit: www.netblender.com

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3D Vision - VC1300HD Camera

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3D Vision - VC1300HD Camera

At IBC this year 3D Vision Inc released a working prototype of the VC1300 HD. The 3D camera system is a duel lens synchronized zoom, focus and iris unit. The unit also has electronic synchronization of exposure, color and frames. The marketing for the camera describes it as “Ortho-Stereoscopic Perspective Camera For ‘Live 3D’ HDTV Broadcast Transmission”.


With little details released, we gave Cliff Hall at 3D Vision Inc a call to chat about the system.

Can you tell us more about the internal workings of the VC1300HD camera?
The camera is designed to be modular. The prototype system has been built with two Panasonic AK-HC1800 units and Fuji 2/3” HD lenses. The Fuji lenses have full digital servos and a focal length of 7.6 to 137mm. However, if customers require a different option we will talk with our engineers to see if we can make it compatible.

What’s the connection to South Korea?
The system was originally designed in South Korea. My partner at 3D Vision had the contacts to look at the system early in its development. We then took the option to control the worldwide rights. We have modernized the unit from its original concept into what we see is a workable 3D system. Parts for the system come from Japan, South Korea and the US. The system is now built and engineered here in Southern California and is stamped “Made In USA”. We also provide full support from here and there is no longer a Korean connection.

What market is this camera for?
We believe this camera with a few tweaks can be for any market. We showed the camera to a few guys from the ASC at Mole Richardson in LA a few days ago. They had a few modification suggestions, but all of them could be implemented without a major issue. The prototype at IBC is currently being tested in the UK, filming soccer in 3D. That’s the great thing about the system, its modular and genlockable, so it can be used on a sitcom running 3cameras or on a sports mobile with 12 other units or as a stand alone system on an independent film set. The camera is designed and built to meet the needs of TV production and to shoot 3D where you might have only done 2D before.



Will you have an external paint box?

We plan to have a fully functional control unit for all paint functions through a RS232 or 422 unit. We also have an external device for pulling convergence on the fly from a truck or control room. The cameras have tri-level sync, black balance, white balance all the standard functions of today’s broadcast cameras. We can also run the system on 12-volt batteries for location work.

What Frame rates does the unit support?
The prototype is 1080i switch able so in Europe its running 1080/50i and the American version will be 1080/60i (59.94), but we can option in any known frame rate including 24p. The camera will also do 600fps through an electronic interface.

Will you have fibre or Triax connectivity?
This is an option but at the moment we have decided that it will be client specific and not something we will add to a standard model. The unit has 3x 2 HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) out for left and right stream’s, we can also give an AVI or MPEG4 output. The unit uses a mux system so you can choose multiple options for the output. We use the raw AVI for storage of data content that can be used later for different applications such as 2K or 4K digital theatre. The larger 4K may require other modifications to the camera or the output for such theatrical 3D applications. This is an area now undergoing testing.

What’s the minimum/maximum interocular of the system?
Minimum 100mm ~ Maximum 175mm

Does the system have a built in disparity corrector to align the images internally?
There is no built in disparity corrector to align the images. However, we have a button on the external part of the unit that will control this manually.





And the cost?
This is still being finalized but we think it will be around $500,000 per unit. The cost reflects R&D and the custom electronics designed to control synchronization of not just the lenses but also the picture (color, exposure, frame sync) etc. This will include an on sight technician for production days for customers who request it for 12 months. Obviously, we are looking to rental house and broadcasters who will purchase in larger numbers and we will negotiate a suitable price for these customers.

When will working models be available for purchase?
We can supply a working model now. Lead-time is one month from the order, hopefully sooner if we speed up manufacturing.

When will we see actual footage?
We have a few people testing the camera now and we will have a demo reel very soon. The system really needs to be seen up close though. At the ASC demo, everyone who attended was surprised how quickly the camera was set up and ready to go. It took longer for people to get the external 3D monitor into the correct format to see the images in 3D. We also had to stop the participants from judging the image before we had even one light up. The camera is so sensitive that the images look amazing even in low light.

Future Developments?
By December we hope to have a working prototype of a steadicam/crane system. This system will be an over/under system, so the lenses are basically on top of each other. The system will be able to offer a smaller interocular distance. It will be lighter and smaller and it will have an electronic interface similar to the VC1300 HD.


Thanks to Cliff Hall for taking the time to speak with us.

3D Vision Inc have filed 4 international patents:

Parallel Moving Axis Stereoscopic Camera (Registered)
Main Viewpoint/Focus Interlocked (Registered)
Main Viewpoint Control Cross Stereoscopic Camera (Pending)Main Viewpoint Interlocked Zoom Control (Associated)

More information can be found at:
www.3dvisioninc.com



posted on Oct 12, 2010

Fashion News JFW一般参加イベントでファッションショー3D中継

2010.10.07 　

http://www.fashionsnap.com/news/2010-10-07/jfw-lifestyle-exhibition/

2010年10月開催の第11回「東京発 日本ファッション・ウィーク（JFW in Tokyo）」にて、初の展示会「JFW Lifestyle Exhibition」の開催が決まった。一般参加が可能で、会場では展示の他にファッションショーの3Dライブ中継などが行われる。入場無料。

ナショナルアミューズメント 4Ｋ 3Ｄ採用

米　映画大手映画配信　ナショナルアミューズメントは２４箇所でソニー4Ｋプロジェクターの採用を発表。
2011年には配備完了予定。（以下原文）

National Amusements Moves to a Digital Future with Sony 4K Digital Cinema Projectors
Multi-national VPF Deployment Model Enables Delivery of Enhanced Movie-going Experience, 3D Capabilities and Alternative Content to Drive the Circuit’s Technology Upgrade

National Amusements is adopting Sony Electronics’ 4K digital cinema technology for the majority of its U.S. screens. The Massachusetts-based exhibitor is rolling out 304 Sony 4K systems across 24 locations, with the implementation scheduled for completion by summer 2011.


Continuing its role of offering exhibitors a complete turnkey solution, Sony’s Digital Cinema Solutions group is working with National Amusements on every aspect of its 4K conversion. The exhibitor is implementing the 4K systems through Sony’s virtual print fee business model as part of a long term lease. The agreement includes full maintenance, service and warranty support for National Amusements, allowing them to reduce their operating costs over the term of the agreement. Sony will also manage and support National Amusements’ existing 2K systems currently installed across the circuit.


National Amusements chose the Sony 4K technology for its proven track record, its unprecedented resolution and image quality, flexibility and ability to keep its operation at the highest current technology standards. The exhibitor is also currently working with Sony to roll-out 53 4K systems in the U.K. and 32 4K systems in Argentina and Brazil, with ongoing negotiations to convert a significant number of additional screens in those countries throughout


“National Amusements is committed to enhancing its operations from the auditoriums to the lobby to the lounge areas,” said Gary Johns, senior vice president of Sony’s Digital Cinema Solutions business. “They are an extremely creative and innovative exhibitor, whose ultimate goal is to continually deliver an excellent customer experience. Sony’s 4K technology offers real and proven benefits for exhibitors and their customers, and we’re excited to be working with them as they move to the next level of their digital future.”


As part of its ongoing digital conversion, National Amusements also plans to outfit approximately 40 percent of all its screens for 3D digital projection, combining Sony’s single-projector 3D lens system with RealD® 3-D technology, to enable the highest-quality 2D and 3D digital projection.


National Amusements also has the ability to use the Sony 4K systems to present alternative content programming, which can offer a broad range of media and entertainment content such as sports, music, and gaming -- creating new business opportunities and expanding its program offerings for consumers

３Ｄ関連

1. http://www.3dmovielist.com
2. http://www.3d.curtin.edu.au
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereoscopic_Displays_and_Applications
4. http://www.vimeo.com/channels/stereoscopic3d
5. http://www.binocularity.org
6. http://tangohead.com/3dtango.html
7. http://www.stereo3d.com
8. http://www.ssi-3d.it
9. http://www.merritt.com
10. http://www.archiviostereoscopicoitaliano.it

ビデオ作品のビエンナーレ

YouTubeとグッゲンハイム美術館、ビデオ作品のビエンナーレを開催
MarkeZine 6月15日(火)11時40分配信

　「YouTube Play」は、ビエンナーレ（1年おきに開催される展覧会）として開催され、アニメーション、モーショングラフィック、ドキュメンタリー、ストーリーもの、ミュージックビデオなど、分野を問わず作品を募集している。

　参加希望者は「YouTube Play」のサイトから7月31日までにビデオを投稿。グッゲンハイムが各分野の専門家を集めて審査を行い、10月に選ばれた20作品がニューヨークのグッゲンハイム美術館で発表され、作品が展示される。また、ビルバオ、ベニス、ベルリンにある同美術館の分館でも同時に展示が行われる。

【IFA2010】プロジェクターも3D時代が到来，ホームシアター用途で競争激化へ

ドイツのベルリンで開催中の民生機器関連の展示会「IFA2010」で，ホームシアター向けにフルHD（1920×1080画素）の3次元（3D）映像の表示に対応した前面投射型プロジェクターの出展が相次いでいる。ソニーが製品の投入を発表。三菱電機やシャープ，韓国のSamsung Electronics社などが試作機でデモを見せた。いずれも単眼式の3D対応機だ。民生用プロジェクターの需要が大きい欧米で，開発各社の3D対応競争が激しくなりそうだ。

　ソニーがIFAに合わせて発表した3D対応の前面投射型プロジェクター「VPL-VW90ES」は，表示素子に同社が開発したLCOS（liquid crystal on silicon）方式の反射型パネル「SXRD」を搭載した。2010年11月に欧州で発売する。

　表示素子の寸法は0.61型で，画素間ピッチは0.2μm。3D映像はフレーム・シーケンシャル方式で表示し，左目用と右目用の映像を240Hzで投影する。3D映像を見る際は，アクティブ・シャッター型のメガネが別途必要になる。光源は200Wの高圧水銀ランプで，輝度は1000ルーメン，コントラスト比は15万対1と高い。

　ほぼ同等の性能を備えた試作機を参考出展したのは三菱電機だ。SXRDを表示素子として搭載しており，フレーム・シーケンシャル方式で左目用と右目用の映像を240Hzで投影する。表示素子はソニーが出展した機種と同じと見られる。2010年末に欧州で製品化することを目指している。詳細の仕様は今後詰めるが，試作段階でのコントラスト比は12万対1，輝度は1000ルーメンである。会場では，来場者に製品化する際の名称を募集していた。

　このほか，韓国LG Electronics社もSXRDを表示素子に採用した3Dプロジェクターを使ったデモを見せた。2010年のCESに出展した機種で，左目用と右目用にそれぞれ二つずつの光学エンジンとランプを搭載し，一つのレンズを介して円偏向方式で投影する。通常のスクリーンよりも光の反射率が高い，いわゆる「シルバー・スクリーン」に映像を投影するデモを見せた。


Samsung社やシャープはDLP方式で実現

　Samsung社は，通常の映像を3D映像に変換する機能を備えたDLP方式のプロジェクターの試作機を出展した。2011年の早い段階で製品化する考えだ。フレーム・シーケンシャル方式で3D映像を表示し，アクティブ・シャッター型のメガネを使って視聴する点はソニーや三菱電機と同じ。HDMI 1.4の入出力端子を備える。

　このほか，シャープもDLP方式の3Dプロジェクターの試作機を出展し，フレーム・シーケンシャル方式で映像を投影するデモを見せた。