(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
2010年11月26日金曜日
2010年11月9日火曜日
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
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
2010年11月3日水曜日
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
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
2010年10月23日土曜日
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.
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.
2010年10月22日金曜日
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…
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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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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