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Mars Needs Moms 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD Arrive August 9th

5.7.2011

[press release]

This Fall, families will not want to miss the chance to own Mars Needs Moms, the story of a young boy’s intergalactic adventure to find his Martian-nabbed mother as it arrives into living rooms across the country in a Blu-ray Combo Pack with 3D, DVD, Movie Download and On-Demand August 9, 2011. From Disney and Academy Award-winner Robert Zemeckis (Best Director, Forrest Gump, 1994), comes the craziest adventure in the galaxy- complete with out-of this world special effects and jam packed with bonus features, it’s a thrilling journey that’s pure fun.

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Report: iPad 3 Will Feature a 3D Display

5.7.2011

 

[By Leslie Horn, PC Magazine]

Although it’s only been about two months since Apple released the iPad 2, rumors of the iPad 3 are already surfacing, with the latest report claiming that the next-generation tablet will feature a 3D display.

“The fact that the iPad 3 is 3D is a dead cert,” a “Hollywood insider” reportedlytold RCR Wireless.

The source also allegedly said that “the big film studios [are] currently running around like blue arced flies trying to gear up to release plenty of 3D content in time for Apple’s next launch.”

There has also been buzz that the iPad 3 could be released as early as this fall, however notorious Apple rumor monger DigiTimes debunked that myth last month. It said releasing another iPad so soon “wouldsimply bit off share from iPad 2.” DigiTimes reported that Apple is still in the “initial planning stage” with the device. Considering Apple reported a decline in iPad sales in its most recent quarterly earnings call, down to 4.69 million from 7.33 million, there might be truth to that report.

The iPad 3 will allegedly have a brighter, higher-resolution Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode AMOLED display screen, DigiTimes also claimed.

If Apple’s past history of product releases is any indication, a third iPad won’t be released until Spring 2012. Apple generally sticks to an annual product update cycle.

ever, the company could break this habit with the iPhone 5. It’s been widely reported that the phone is delayed and won’t appear this June at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) as it has in the past. Some have said the phone won’t be unveiled until this fall at the earliest.

However, Apple product rumors are a dime a dozen, and they should be taken with a heaping dose of skepticism. Apple rarely, if ever, comments on rumors.

 

 

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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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