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Bored of textbooks? 3D is here to make classrooms fun

6.1.2011

[Source: Dailybhaskar.com]

New Delhi: Sitting in the classroom, is it possible to walk through a pyramid, know its secrets, before entering the door leading to the tomb of Tutankamen?

Multi-media education can make it possible as it is all set to get the third dimension, which can make learning almost a real experience.

More and more institutes are adopting audio-visual techniques like 3D projectors and LCDs to incorporate 3D technology into their education system.

The advent of 3D technology in education system marks a revolution as this is bound to better equip the teachers in imparting knowledge. In fields of engineering, medicine, architecture etc, 3D can empower teachers and students with a life-like experience of learning.

India’s education sector is likely to step up its I-T spending to about USD 704 million in 2012, reflecting in a CAGR of 19 percent during 2007-2012.  In times to come, traditional education sector is going to witness a sea change. Education today has moved out of the realm of the blackboard, classroom and conventional methods of teaching to a more intelligent, digitized and smarter way of imparting knowledge.

NEC India Pvt. Ltd, a renowned IT & Networking solutions provider has always been a significant contributor to the Indian Education Sector with its path breaking products and solutions. They have recently launched projection solutions that are 3D ready and can enable an entirely stimulating learning experience, hereby contributing to the education sector.

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ISU International Congress (3D Community)

6.1.2011

 

[from web page]

The International Stereoscopic Union (ISU) was founded in 1975 in Wageningen, The Netherlands, and is the only international 3D association in the world. The ISU is a club of individual 3D enthusiasts as well as a club of stereo clubs. The ISU’s members currently number more than 900 and come from 38 countries world-wide. 

3D-Photography, 3D Video Imaging, Computer Stereo, Digital Stereo Projection, Holography, Virtual Reality and all other stereoscopic photography techniques are used by members of the ISU. 

Although the ISU caters mainly to the 3D amateur photographer, the ISU also has much to offer to members who are professional stereo photographers as well as to those who are more involved in the scientific aspects of the stereoscopic image. 

The quarterly Jounal of the ISU, Stereoscopy – the publication of 3D image-makers, is circulated to all members and is considered to be an important item in cementing the “family” into a coherent whole. Apart from tuition in 3D photographic techniques, the Journal carries information and articles from around the world on new equipment, literature and all manner of related subjects. Many articles are well illustrated with 3D drawings and stereo photos – and since 2007, every issue is printed in full color! 

A major activity of the ISU is the organization of a Congress every second year in one of the major member countries. The ISU is considered a “family” by its members and the biennial Congress is seen as a genuine “family reunion”! New “family members” are always most welcome.

It is easy to become a member of the ISU. For instant ISU membership, payments by PayPal are accepted through the website of the ISU ( http://www.isu3d.org ). Current ISU membership dues are less than US$2 per month and should be affordable to anybody. 

The ISU Congress in 2011 will be organized in Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands.

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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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