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More Details Regarding Stereo 3D Conversions — Technology Is Growing

 

[3D TV]

… I ran into a very interesting report from Below The Line (via IBC), which mentions more professional methods of ; and goes into detail regarding how the process works.

What is also interesting about this piece is how it describes the advancements stereo  has made from the way it was as recently as 2010.

“we’re seeing a rise in stereo conversion. Converting standard 2D images into stereo 3D has come a long way since 2010’s Clash of the Titans, with the final installment of the Harry Potter saga providing a great example of tasteful and effective stereoscopy,” according to BTL’s Eric Philpott. …

Read the full story here: http://www.3dtv.com/news-reviews/more-details-regarding-stereo-3d-conversions-technology-is-growinng.php

Cineimage Invests In The Pixel Farm Software for Restoration and 3D Conversion Projects

 

[3D Roundabout]

Multi-license deal boosts productivity on restoration and 3D conversion projects

London-based restoration and 2D-to-3D conversion facility, Cineimage, has committed to the largest single European purchase of The Pixel Farm’s restoration and remastering software and systems. The facility, relaunching at 179 Wardour Street, Soho, has invested in multiple licenses of The Pixel Farm’s PFClean restoration and remastering system, with PFSilo forming the backbone of a high-performance collaborative pipeline and management workflow.

Cineimage has a proven industry reputation among archives, and an enviable track-record in high-quality restoration, being responsible for the full clean-up, repair and deliverables on a large number of classic movies using PFClean. These include Brief Encounter (BFI/David Lean Foundation/ITV), The Ipcress File (ITV), Babylon (Icon Home Entertainment), Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (Recorded Picture Company/Hanway Films), and The Last Emperor (Recorded Picture Company/Hanway Films).  …

Read the full story here: http://3droundabout.com/2011/09/5008/cineimage-invests-in-the-pixel-farm-software-for-restoration-and-3d-conversion-projects.html

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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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