News Stories

Soon, virtual reality contact lenses to offer 3D panorama

2.5.2012

[Philip Lelyveld comment: I saw Innovega at CES.  Their solution projects an image onto the back of glasses and the contacts enlarge the image so wearer can focus on both the image and their normal field of view.  This is the concept.  They were far from a working prototype.  Vuzix is ahead of them in R&D.]

[TruthDive]

Contact lenses, which are being designed by scientists using military funding, help enhance normal vision with megapixel 3D panoramic images.

The researchers added that for those who do not want to rely on contact lenses, future versions could involve lenses directly implanted within the eye.

Now, researchers from Washington-based company Innovega, funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the National Science Foundation, are developing novel contact lenses that can help view tiny full-colour megapixel displays.

“Over the past months, we have demonstrated contact lens-enabled eyewear for mobile devices, including smart phones, portable game devices and media players that deliver panoramic, high-resolution experiences for entertainment and planned augmented reality applications,” Discovery News quoted Steve Willey, chief executive officer of Bellevue, Innovega as saying.

The new system consists of advanced contact lenses working in conjunction with lightweight eyewear. Normally, the human eye is limited in its ability to focus on objects placed very near it.

The contact lenses contain optics that focus images displayed on the eyewear onto the light-sensing retina in the back of the eye, allowing the wearer to see them properly.  …

Read the full story here: http://truthdive.com/2012/02/04/Soon-virtual-reality-contact-lenses-to-offer-3D-panorama.html

European Film Market 2012

2.5.2012

[MovieScopeMag]

…  How is EFM responding to changing technologies, for example 3D and the digital age?
We strongly focus on keeping up to date and respond swiftly to new developments in technology. For an international market like the EFM, it is crucial to adapt quickly and accommodate our clients’ demands about new screening formats. That’s why we invest this year especially in the digitalisation of our cinemas.  …

Read the original post here: http://www.moviescopemag.com/24-fps/european-film-market-2012/

< PREVIOUS ARTICLES NEXT ARTICLES >

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.

Oops, something went wrong.