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Disk Recorder can display uncompressed video.

2.2.2012

[ThomasNet]

With the launch of Pronto4K, DVS presents a further development of its renowned disk recorder product line. The new DVS Pronto4K disk recorder allows compressed or uncompressed material from HD to 4K resolution to be played out as well as compressed or uncompressed SD, HD and 2K material to be captured in real time. With support for a variety of file formats and 3D play-out at up to 2K resolution, the Pronto4K is extremely versatile. 

As a flexible disk recorder, Pronto4K is not just the ideal solution for trade shows or presentations – it is also perfect as a play-out device for video walls or LCD screens. Content is played out via one HDMI 1.4a or four HDMI 1.3 interfaces. And stereoscopic material can be played out via one HDMI 1.4a, two HDMI 1.3 or two 3-Gbit/s SDI interfaces which also makes the Pronto4K perfect for the 3D market.  …

Read the full article here: http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/Disk-Recorder-can-display-uncompressed-video-608913

First 3D Multi-touch Wall Launched by ZaagTech

2.2.2012

[Press Release]

At ISE 2012 (Integrated System Europe) held in Amsterdam (January 31st to Feb 2nd, 2012), the leading multi-touch solutions provider ZaagTech showed a customized multi-touch wall composed of multiple touch screen powered by HSIR+ (Hybrid Scattered Infrared Plus) technology and impressively demonstrated the 3D curved shape of the multi-touch wall which can be realized for the first time.

HSIR+ is a new generation of infrared technology which can transfer any shape with symmetry into a multi-touch screen. “The revolutionary innovation that HSIR+ brings about is breaking the constraint of traditional infrared screens which are only available on one single plane. We are the only provider that can make such 3D multi-touch walls,” said Olivia Yin, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at ZaagTech, “the multi-planes touch screen you see at the show was the first step, we will soon demonstrate the first round shape touch screen to the world. Our proprietary HSIR+ technology can add electrifying value to interactive solutions.”

At ISE 2012, ZaagTech also presented a customized multi-touch table that supports up to 40 simultaneous touch points at only 3 inch thickness; this solution enables smooth multi-user interaction based on any size of television panels, and is a ready-to-use end product for commercial use. Multi-touch table is a powerful addition to ZaagTech’s current product portfolio of X Series and N Series, covering multi-touch overlays supporting various number of true touch points (2-40) across sizes 32”-200”.

ISE 2012 is the largest professional AV and systems integration trade show ever held in Europe, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, integrators and technology managers from over 100 countries worldwide.

See the original press release here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9156013.htm

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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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