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Army eyes glasses-free 3D display technology for future combat vehicles and unmanned vehicle control system

3.30.2012

[Military Aerospace]

U.S. Armyvetronics researchers are canvassing industry to see which companies might be able to provide glasses-free 3D display technology, orautostereoscopic displays, and to determine if the time is right for a formal solicitation to acquire glasses-free 3D display technology for future armored combat vehicles or unmanned vehicle control stations.

The Ground Vehicle Robotics branch of the Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Mich., on Wednesday issued a request for information (RFI: W56HZVRFI3D) as part of a market survey to assess the potential to obtain an autonomously adjustable autostereoscopic display system and test it on an Army vehicle.

The market survey is part of a potential TARDEC 3D Display Without Glasses and Head Tracking program. Autostereoscopy refers to displaying stereoscopic images without the aid of special headgear or glasses — typically by using eye-tracking and multiple views so that the display does not need to sense where the viewer’s eyes are located. …

Read the full story here: http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2012/03/army-eyes-glasses-free-3d-display-technology-for-future-combat-vehicles-and-unmanned-vehicle-control-stations.html

Fraunhofer HHI reveal details of 3D TV Producer Bootcamp

3.30.2012

[3D Focus]

For the first time, the MIPTV 3D conference will include a 3D Bootcamp, hosted by the Fraunhoher Heinrich Hertz Institute. Kathleen Schroeter, Executive Manager of the 3D Innovation Center in Berlin, reveals a sneak preview of what will be on show.

Ahead of the opening of the 3D Innovation Centre in Berlin, the Fraunhofer HHI will be holding a special 2.5 hour bootcamp on Wednesday April 4th between 10.00 – 12.30pm. Kathleen Schroeter will talk about some of the projects the institute has been involved with, including recent research in the field of broadcasting cameras plus provide some details about what the 3D Innovation Centre will offer.

Stephan Heimbecher from Sky Deutschland will talk about “3DTV past and now”. He will discuss the problems and solutions of broadcasting live German football in 3D and illustrate the optimum positions for cameras during a live 3D sports broadcast.

Marc Briede from Chroma TV & Film, will present three different productions including a 3D concert. Chroma can boast a lot of experience in 3D, especially in the commercials sector.

Gerd F. Schultze from Music Delight, will present a ‘behind-the-scenes’ session about ‘The Scorpians Live in 3D’ concert. Gerd F. Schultze is new in the 3D field, coming from 2D DVD concert production field and can show that one should not hesitate to work in 3D when working with in partnership with experienced 3D companies.

Sven Weissenfels, from D Telekom, will present a session called  ‘3DTV live & on Demand to Entertain’ and Sebastian Knorr from imcube labs will put his case forward as to why so many movies and parts of movies need conversion. Part of this presentation will include a 5 min showreel illustrating imcube’s 2D to 3D conversion processes.

All speakers will then join a panel discussion joined by Guenther Herrmann from EX3D/ Marchon 3D who will be bringing their designer passive 3D Glasses to the event. Marchon 3D have recently launched a 3D glasses shop called 3eyed.

Attendees to the MIPTV market will be free to attend the 3D Bootcamp on April 4th which follows the 3DTV conference on April 3rd. The Korea 3D Showcase also returns this year on Level 01/13.14.

See the original post here: http://www.3dfocus.co.uk/miptv-3d/fraunhofer-hhi-reveal-details-of-3d-tv-producer-bootcamp/7913

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Specification for Naming VFX Image Sequences Released

ETC’s VFX Working Group has published a specification for best practices naming image sequences such as plates and comps. File naming is an essential tool for organizing the multitude of frames that are inputs and outputs from the VFX process. Prior to the publication of this specification, each organization had its own naming scheme, requiring custom processes for each partner, which often resulted in confusion and miscommunication.

The new ETC@USC specification focuses primarily on sequences of individual images. The initial use case was VFX plates, typically delivered as OpenEXR or DPX files. However, the team soon realized that the same naming conventions can apply to virtually any image sequence. Consequently, the specification was written to handle a wide array of assets and use cases.

To ensure all requirements are represented, the working group included over 2 dozen participants representing studios, VFX houses, tool creators, creatives and others.  The ETC@USC also worked closely with MovieLabs to ensure that the specification could be integrated as part of their 2030 Vision.

A key design criteria for this specification is compatibility with existing practices.  Chair of the VFX working group, Horst Sarubin of Universal Pictures, said: “Our studio is committed to being at the forefront of designing best industry practices to modernize and simplify workflows, and we believe this white paper succeeded in building a new foundation for tools to transfer files in the most efficient manner.”

This specification is compatible with other initiatives such as the Visual Effects Society (VES) Transfer Specifications. “We wanted to make it as seamless as possible for everyone to adopt this specification,” said working group co-chair and ETC@USC’s Erik Weaver. “To ensure all perspectives were represented we created a team of industry experts familiar with the handling of these materials and collaborated with a number of industry groups.”

“Collaboration between MovieLabs and important industry groups like the ETC is critical to implementing the 2030 Vision,” said Craig Seidel, SVP of MovieLabs. “This specification is a key step in defining the foundations for better software-defined workflows. We look forward to continued partnership with the ETC on implementing other critical elements of the 2030 Vision.”

The specification is available online for anyone to use.

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