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SONY, LG, PANASONIC AND SAMSUNG XMAS TV PROMOS: ALL IN ONE PLACE (Australian market)

With today’s announcement of LG’s Christmas TV promotion, all four major suppliers have now revealed how they will be attracting consumers to their biggest and best panels this Yuletide. We’ve put the major details all here below for easy comparison.

LG Electronics

In total, 27 different TVs are included in two gift with purchase promotions, with 13 TVs participating in a free Xbox 360 Kinect bundle pack (RRP $839) and 14 TVs rewarding consumers with a bonus 22-inch TV (RRP $449). There are 10,000 Xbox 360 packs to give away and 20,000 bonus TVs, with both promotions running until 31 December 2010.

The free Xbox 360 bundle pack TVs are: 55LX9500, 47LX9500, 55LX6500, 47LX6500, 42LX6500, 55LE7500, 47LE7500, 55LE5510, 47LE5510, 55LE5310, 47LE5310, 50PX950 and 60PX950.

And for a free 22-inch TV, the models are: 42LE7500, 42LE5510, 42LE5310, 42LE4500, 42LD460, 42LD560, 52LD560, 42LD650, 47LD650, 55LD650, 50PK550, 60PK550, 50PK750 and 60PK750.

For more information:http://www.lg.com/au/springpromos/

Panasonic

Consumers of any Panasonic 3D TV will receive an Avatar bonus pack consisting of the eponymous film in 3D on Blu-ray, a Blu-ray Home Theatre System and a bonus pair of medium sized 3D eyeware. The total value of this promotion is RRP $1,348. This promotion runs until 31 December 2010.

There are four models involved in this promotion: TH-P65VT20A, TH-P58VT20A, TH-P54VT20A and TH-P50VT20A.

Furthermore, consumers who had already purchased a Panasonic 3D TV as at 1 November 2010 can redeem a free copy of Avatar 3D on Blu-ray.

For more information:http://www.hdbonus.com.au/bonus3dplasma/

Samsung

Samsung is running gift with purchase offers on 11 of its 3D TVs and 9 of its 2D TVs. Consumers who buy an applicable 3D model will receive a bonus 22-inch Series 4 LED TV, 4 3D Blu-ray movie titles and 4 pairs of 3D glasses. This bonus is RRP $1,294.

Furthermore, with the purchase of a participating 2D TV, consumers will receive a bonus 3D Blu-ray player values at RRP $299.

There are 15,000 units of each giveaway to be redeemed, with both promotions closing on 9 January 2011.

The participating 3D TVs are: UA65C8000, UA55C8000, UA46C8000, UA55C7000, UA46C7000, UA40C7000, PS63C7000, PS58C7000, PS50C7000, LA55C750 and LA46C750.

The participating 2D TVs are: UA60C6900, UA55C6900, UA46C6900, UA40C6900, UA46C5000, UA40C5000, PS58C6500, PS50C6500, PS50C550.

For more information:http://www.samsung.com/au/promotions/

Sony

Arguably the most successful TV promotion ever is back in a new form, with Sony giving away PS3s to purchasers of participating models. There are 11 models in the mix this Christmas, with Sony giving away a prize pack valued at up to RRP $1,043.

This pack includes a 160GB PlayStation 3, 2 Sony 3D glasses, a Sony 3D transmitter, 2 3D Blu-ray movie titles, a copy of Gran Turismo 5 and a voucher to download four more games for the PS3.

There are 21,000 of these packs to be claimed, with the promotion running until 24 December 2010.

Also on offer from Sony is a free Blu-ray player (RRP $229) with the purchase of one of five 2D TVs.

The TVs included in the PS3 promotion are: KDL60LX900, KDL52LX900, KDL52HX900, KDL46HX900, KDL55HX800, KDL46HX800, KDL40HX800, KDL60NX810, KDL55NX810, KDL46NX710 and KDL40NX710.

The TVs included in the Blu-ray player promotion are: KDL55EX710, KDL46EX710, KDL40EX710, KDL60EX700 and KDL40EX600.

For more information:http://www.sony.com.au/section/home

It is worth noting that there are a stack of terms of conditions applicable to all four of these promotions. Interested parties should use this only as a guide, with the included links the best place to review the exact details.

By Patrick Avenell

source: http://www.current.com.au/2010/11/08/article/Sony-LG-Panasonic-and-Samsung-Xmas-TV-promos-all-in-one-place/QYWWQMXXLZ.html

Vimeo The Stereoscopic 3D Channel – TESTBED; a do-it-yourself 3D resource

The Stereoscopic 3D Channel – TESTBED
316 members / 1986 videos

The Stereoscopic 3D Channel – TESTBED

This open group is the offshoot of THE__STEREOSCOPIC__3D__CHANNEL (vimeo.com/​channels/​stereoscopic3d) where members are requested to post their 3D tests, tutorials and completed stereoscopic 3d videos.

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THE STEREOSCOPIC 3D CHANNEL
Please visit (vimeo.com/​channels/​stereoscopic3d) and
subscribe for the BEST 3D ON VIMEO.
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The “STEREOSCOPIC 3D BOOTCAMP” link below provides an album for stereo 3d TRAINING using videos that have been located on Vimeo and urge other members to please post training videos and materials to the group & album.

In the files section we currently have an exclusive 3d desktops for the group an over time we hope that this can be an area to share other suitable resources.

Any other suggestions of how we may use this group would be most appreciated.

Our team from Enhanced-Dimensions.com will be around regularly to offer tips and help where-ever we can.

The most suitable, complete videos posted will be considered for inclusion on The Stereoscopic 3D Channel – vimeo.com/​channels/​stereoscopic3d

What can I do in this group?

  • Only members can add videos
  • Only members can comment on videos
  • Only members can participate in the forums
  • Only members can upload files
  • Only moderators can create calendar events
  • Only members can invite people to this group

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from http://stereoscopynews.com/hotnews/history/market-a-trends/1034-vimeo-3d-channel-gets-4k-3d-content.html

The VIMEO Stereoscopic 3D Channel testbed is a web site gathering some 2000 3D videos from more than 300 contributors, some in very high resolution. One of te last additions, “Okinawan Dancer” is in Side-by-Side format (3840×1080 pixels).

This kind of video has to be downloaded before watching with Stereoscopic Player. To watch it online in 3D, you will needBerezin glasses or similar. The VIMEO Stereoscopic 3D Channel testbed is here. The Okinawan dancer video is here.

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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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