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Xbox 360 3D Announcement Expected at E3

5.23.2011

[ by Wesley Yin-Poole, EuroGamer, via StereoscopyNews.com]

Eurogamer reveals that 3D will come to the Xbox 360. This stereo 3D support works exactly like the PlayStation 3’s, i.E.  with full-on HDMI 1.4 stereoscopic 3D in the 1280×1470 twin 720p framebuffer configuration. This would mean a 720p image per eye. An E32 announcement is expected really soon.

This new change is set to occur through a firmware update. While it is unclear exactly how Microsoft will enable full 3D, there is more than enough bandwidth to sustain it, even on HDMI 1.1, let alone the 1.2 the Xbox 360 uses. Read more about this 3D game console in Eurogamer.

See the original post here: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-23-full-stereoscopic-3d-hitting-xbox-360

 

See the StereoscopyNews post here: http://stereoscopynews.com/hotnews/3d-games/others/1563-xbox-360-3d-announcement-expected-at-e3.html

Sky 3D wins BAFTA for Attenborough’s Flying Monsters

5.23.2011

[by Julian Clover, Broadband TV News]

Sky 3D has been presented with a BAFTA for its Flying Monsters 3D production, the first time a programme captured in 3D has been honoured by the UK’s premier TV awards.

Commenting on the award, Sophie Turner Laing, Sky’s managing director, Entertainment and News said: “I’m thrilled that Flying Monsters 3D has been celebrated by BAFTA. It’s a truly remarkable piece of film-making by David Attenborough and the team at Atlantic Productions, and a ground-breaking first in television. We’re very proud to have been part of Sir David’s continued legacy at BAFTA in Black and White, Colour, HD and now, with Sky, in 3D.”

Flying Monsters offered viewers the chance to see prehistoric creatures brought to life. Sky is also working with the veteran broadcaster on other projects, including a 3D documentary on penguins.

Sky received a total of six BAFTA nominations, the highest-ever figure for the broadcaster.

See the original post here; http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/05/23/sky-3d-wins-bafta-for-sir-david-attenborough’s-flying-monsters/

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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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