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NINTENDO TV GOES 3D!

2.2.2012

[Press Release]

Nintendo TV, Future Publishing’s on-console video show made its debut in December on the Nintendo 3DS™ and the second episode is available to view via Nintendo eShop now.  Powered by Official Nintendo Magazine, the upgraded show has already received over a million views on the Wii™ console in 18 months and is now available in full 3D on Nintendo 3DS.

In each episode, Nintendo 3DS owners can access original 3D footage from the latest games in Select, news in Update and hot tips on what every gamer needs in Nintendo eShop Essentials. The monthly show also features behind-the-scenes footage, plus a fantastic competition and is available to be streamed directly from the Nintendo eShop.

The second episode, which is live now features Resident Evil Revelations and reveals news about upcoming titles The Last Story and Mutant Mudds. Nintendo eShop Essentials features Pullblox and 3D Classics Kid Icarus, plus there’s a terrifying feature filmed at London’s premiere horror attraction, the London Bridge Experience, all filmed in high-definition 3D.

The first competition in the new-look show gives gamers the chance to win an Ice White Nintendo 3DS system with Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time 3D .

James Honeywell, Marketing Manager at Nintendo UK said “We are always striving to bring fun and exciting new content to Nintendo 3DS users and Nintendo TV will do just that. We are looking forward to launching a new episode each month, adding to the host of other unique 3D content available from our various partners.”

The innovative eight-minute, entirely 3D show is yet another example of pioneering digital publishing from Future, who scooped the AOP Digital Consumer Publisher of the Year and Grand Prix Awards earlier this year.

Lee Nutter, Publisher of Future’s Nintendo Group said: “The new 3D video show really is the first-of-its-kind. The original show has been hugely successful on the Wii since launch and this cutting-edge upgrade embraces the new technology of the Nintendo 3DS perfectly. Our partnership with Nintendo continues to go from strength-to-strength and has witnessed Nintendo’s consoles transform the UK games market forever.”

The latest episode is available to Nintendo 3DS users now via the Nintendo eShop.

For more information on Nintendo 3DS and SpotPass™, visit the official Nintendo 3DS website atwww.nintendo3ds.co.uk.

Read the original press release here: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/82470/NINTENDO_TV_GOES_3D.php

Panasonic reveal London Olympics Super Hi-Vision recorders

2.2.2012

[3D Focus]

3D Focus readers will be aware that three 15 metre Super Hi-Vision outdoor screens will be installed across the UK to display live Olympic coverage at 16 X the resolution of current HD standards but Panasonic will also be recording the event using a specially designed tower.

A Panasonic insider has revealed images of the recording equipment that will be used to process and record the data heavy format.

Called the P2 Tower, the set up has been designed for Super Hi-Vision recording and playback by Panasonic Pro Video. It allows for two hours of Super Hi-Vision recording with AVC-Intracompression to 17 X 2 P2 cards. This is made possible by AVC-Intra’s ability to maintain high image quality with high compression, and the high reliability of P2 cards.

It will be able to handle a 7680×4320/60P video signal and the 22.2 channel 24 bit Super Hi-Vision sound format.

Ikegami Super Hi-Vision compact cameras will be covering the event live. The cameras are said to have comparable operability to that of a HDTV camera and feature 4 x 8 million pixel CMOS sensors.

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Read the full story here: http://www.3dfocus.co.uk/3d-news-2/3d-broadcasting/panasonic-reveal-london-olympics-super-hi-vision-recorders/7171

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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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