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This fifth edition of The One Minutes Belgian Open, calls for all filmmakers, whether artist, professional or hobbyist to participate in this innovative and resourceful event. We also want to invite those filmmakers who take 3D above and beyond the commercial level.

During the grandfinal on saturday april 30, the best films will be shown to the public and a carefully selected professional jury will award a film in each of these categories:

1. art & narration
2. documentary & portrait
3. animation & visual effects

A new category will be awardes this year: The best 3D oneminute film.
Nominees and prize winners will be notified personnaly and promoted on this website.

Make sure your film is exactly 60 seconds including credits.
Choose only one category per film, but enter as many films as you want.

Each film should be accompanied by it’s proper filled out and signed application form.
All films should be QuickTime or AVI, submitted eiher on data-DVD or sent (wetransfer.com) to applic@theoneminutes.be. 3D films come on Blu-ray disc.
Please read the copyright agreement on our website before filling in an application form and entering your film. In case of borrowed sound or images, make sure not to violate any copyright laws.

Send your film plus the application form to:

The One Minutes Belgian Open
Jozef Kluyskensstraat 2
B 9000 Gent
Belgium

Submit entries before March 25, 2011.

participate

See details here: http://www.theoneminutes.be/E_Start.html

[by Don Reisinger, cnet.com]

About 15 million 3DTVs will be in homes across the United States by the end of 2012, a study released today by Futuresource Consulting claims.

If sales hit that mark, it would represent a notable uptick in 3DTV sales. A previous study from Futuresource found that 4 million 3DTVs were sold worldwide last year and only 8 million will be purchased around the world in 2011. Out of that 8 million, the research firm believes 5 million will be purchased for use in the United States.

The growth of 3DTV adoption will rely upon the availability of 3D content, Futuresource says. The company claims broadcast content will not only get 3D to consumers, but also play a role “in educating the consumer and driving awareness.” In North America, 11 3D services, 2 3D channels, and 6 video-on-demand offerings were available to customers at the end of 2010, Futuresource said.

As more customers buy 3DTVs, Futuresource sees a positive impact on disc sales, as well. The research firm said 3D sales accounted for less than 1 percent of Blu-ray revenue in the U.S. last year, but will reach approximately 25 percent in 2015. Sales of 3D Blu-ray discs this year will likely be led by “Harry Potter” and “Transformers,” the research firm noted.

However, trying to get the entire market to warm to 3DTV could be an uphill battle for vendors.

In September, Deloitte released a study that found 83 percent of consumers don’t believe 3D is enough to make them want to purchase a new television. Even worse for companies, 30 percent of respondents balked at the idea of having to wear 3D glasses.

Deloitte found that 31 percent of those surveyed said they don’t believe 3D can “enhance their entertainment experience.” Another 13 percent of respondents said 3D programming makes them “physically ill [or] uncomfortable.”

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