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The Positive And Negative Aspects Of The Samsung PN58c7000 3D Plasma HDTV

2.17.2012

[Triakti]

An HDTV that has just come on the market that has many entertainment features is the Samsung PN58c7000 3D Plasma HDTV – let’s talk a little bit about it. Its most recent addition, this television from Samsung adds to the growing list of plasma and HDTV’s offered by this company. So if you are shopping for a new HDTV, this will help you make an educated choice in regard to whether or not you should buy this one.

The very clear trend with technology like this is to integrate it with other products.  …

 

Movies that are done in 3D are much more fun to watch, and, according to some consumers, is well worth the purchase price. You also should ask yourself whether you will be using this TV regularly, and also if it is really important to you or if you are just getting one because your friends have one as well. Samsung is one of the leaders in HDTVs, yet they are far from creating a perfect product despite all they have done.

Many times, the problem lies in the interconnectivity between the 3-D television and the 3-D glasses. Without a proper sync, the movie will not be visually sound.  …

Read the full story here: http://www.triaktilinedeepwrinklefiller.com/the-positive-and-negative-aspects-of-the-samsung-pn58c7000-3d-plasma-hdtv/

The 2012 London Olympics is 3D TVs’ big opportunity

2.17.2012

[Digital Trends]

The forthcoming Summer Olympics could give 3D TV sales the boost they so desperately need.

3D TV faces an undecided future. The medium has been simultaneously called doomed and awe-inspiring, and sales numbers have been anything but consistent. While the long term future of home 3D remains undecided, there is one lurking event that could give it a considerable boost: the Olympics.

Today the BBC detailed its planned 3D coverage for the Olympics, and it should be a beacon of hope for the struggling industry. The BBC’s Roger Mosey says the network will air the opening night ceremony, men’s 100-meter final, nightly highlights, and the closing ceremony in 3D.

Few events could be as perfect for 3D: it’s cinematic but revolves around sports; it’s internationally broadcast; and it has what you could call a captive audience. Now it’s up to 3D manufacturers to make the best of this moment and sell us on 3D TVs.  …

The Olympics and TV sales are a match made in heaven

Regardless of sports in 3D, the Olympics have always been an event that drives TV sales. During the Beijing Olympics, the demand for large screen TVs increased more than 84-percent year-over-year in China. The hosting country wasn’t the only one to experience this: New Zealandexperienced increased TV set sales two weeks out from the Olympics, and the North American TV set market saw big numbers in the third and fourth quarters of 2008.  …

Read the full article here: http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/the-2012-london-olympics-is-3d-tvs-big-opportunity/

 

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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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