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Kabel BW adds 3D content

3.29.2011

[by Julian Clover, BroadbandTVNews.com]

Kabel BW has announced plans to add 3D movies to its on demand programme library.Kabel BW Videothek is available across the network that is concentrated on the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg.

“With the launch of 3D content in the interactive video library, we’re launching a further stage of development and demonstrate how innovative and powerful our platform is,” said Stefan Beberweil, head of product management at Kabel BW. No titles were named by the operator.

The company statement highlights the fact that Kabel BW runs a separate channel for each user and avoids the long download times and buffering associated with internet-based services. The line is becoming a familiar one for the cable sector as it looks to highlight its perceived advantages against over-the-top delivery.

Kabel BW customers can already enjoy a number of movies in the HD format.

See the original story here: http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/03/29/kabel-bw-adds-3d-content/

 

‘3D SAFARI: AFRICA’ Premieres on 3net

3.29.2011

[Press Release]

Stereoscopic 3D production company, Digital Revolution Studios (DRS), in partnership with Wild Eyes Productions and Executive Producer, Eric Ustian, announces the world television premiere of “3D SAFARI: AFRICA”.  The program is currently featured on 3net, the joint venture 3D television network from Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation.

“3D SAFARI: AFRICA” is a 90-minute adventure documentary, hosted by Emmy award winning, Hunter Ellis.  From hot air balloon rides to a wildebeest stampede, the action-packed journey through beautiful and exotic Africa becomes vividly alive in spectacular 3D. Viewers experience the animal kingdom in full-effect, from an unsuspecting zebra defending her life from a crocodile, to a mother cheetah searching desperately for her lost cub.  “3D SAFARI: AFRICA” immerses audiences in an adventure they will never forget.

3D SAFARI: AFRICA is currently available to millions of DIRECTV customers across the country on 3net’s channel 107.  According to Executive Producer, Gina Light Tanner (DRS CEO), “DRS is proud to be on the ground floor with the premier of 3net. Our mission is to drive the emerging 3D market with the highest standards for quality productions and compelling storytelling, and ‘3D SAFARI: AFRICA’ is a prime example of such work.”

See the original press release here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3d-safari-africa-premieres-on-3net-118787649.html

 

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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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