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Samsung Predicts 3D TV and Smart TV Will Drive the HDTV Market

3.19.2011

[by Chris Chiarella, Big Picture Big Sound . com]

[Excerpt from a lengthy article with many images]

Two prevailing themes became apparent as Samsung took the time to show us their latest and greatest product offerings during an exclusive event at The Samsung Experience in New York City. The manufacturer is coming on strong in both 3D and the growing “Smart TV” initiative.

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Samsung has also claimed more than 60% of the 3D TV market share, both in units and revenue, while predicting as much as six timesgrowth of 3D TV in 2011. A greater percentage of their product lineup than ever will support the 3D standard, with more models now being bundled with two pairs of glasses, for more enjoyment right out of the box. On this burgeoning 3D front, Samsung is continuing to tweak the 3D video performance in various ways, as I mentioned in my recent roundups of Samsung’s new crops of Plasma and LEDdisplays, while key products for 2011 will also incorporate first-of-its-kind 3D Sound Plus to go with it. Using a proprietary digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm to enhance the sonic illusion of depth, 3D Sound Plus will create vertical surround and horizontal sound waves for even more of a “you are there” experience.

3D is also being bolstered by four new models of 3D active glasses from noted eyewear designer Silhouette. They are not only less dorky but more evenly balanced front-to-back and featherweight (model SSG-3700CR tips the scale at only about an ounce), for comfortable extended viewing. They utilize Bluetooth technology, for a dependable 30-meter range and no limit of the number of pairs that can be synched to the TV, although they will only be compatible with Samsung’s 2011 3D TVs. They will also recharge easily when simply placed upon their recharging base.

And showing further commitment to 3D, Samsung has also announced that their newest 3D Starter Kit will come with the exclusive Blu-ray 3D version of DreamWorks Animation SKG’s Megamind (conspicuously 2D in its recent home video release), along with the complete Shrek 3D collection and the two pairs of 3D active glasses.

The full, original story is here: http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Samsung-Predicts-3D-and-Smart-TV-Are-the-Future.shtml

Flat TV Markets in Germany: Will 3D Television Sets be a Success?

3.19.2011

[by GfK]

The answer is ‘yes’. GfK Retail and Technology recorded a total of 200,000 3D Television Sets sold in 2010. This number is expected to exceed one million TV sets by the end of 2011. One can therefore speak of a successful market penetration with further growth potential.

It is also positive to see that the sales of 3D Blu-ray Players, 3D AV Receivers and 3D Home Theatre Sets are developing parallel to 3D TV Set sales. In others words we can expect to see Germans equip their living rooms with 3D Home Cinema products this year. The future is bright for hi-fi and video devices in 2011.

See the original post here: http://www.gfkrt.com/news_events/market_news/single_sites/007524/index.en.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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