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3D TV Finds Favor Among Majority Of Consumers

9.25.2011

[Good 3DTV]

The positive shift of consumer preference towards 3D TV and a corresponding movement away from 2D TV has been recorded for the first time in a survey carried out by Frank N. Magid Associates. The survey was carried out by the firm for Panasonic and included 500 individuals in a face to face question answer session. The number of test may be too small but there is an indication alright if the results are anything to go by. A whooping 71 percent of the respondents said that 3D TV is “much better” or “dramatically better” than 2D TV, while 99 percent of all attendees answered that it was “somewhat better.”

Fifty percent of the respondents also had the statement of “I wish I had this in my home.” Similarly, 34 percent of the respondents also felt that 3D TV “brings things alive in a way I’ve never seen before.” As far as the experience of viewing 3D TV goes 27 percent attendees used the term “fabulous”.  …

Read the full post here: http://good3dtv.com/3d-tv/3d-tv-finds-favor-among-majority-of-consumers/

 

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Second story on same finding here: http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/2011092515488/3d-considerably-improves-tv-experience.html

… Despite the feeling of many the 3D is overhyped; Panasonic expressed satisfaction with the development of 3D TV. “We’ve always said that, just as with HDTV, once consumers experience 3D TV, they will want it,” said Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, Panasonic Corporation of North America’s Chief Technology Officer. …

Gartner Pegs 2011 Tablet Sales at 63.6 Million

9.23.2011

[3D Tablets]

Gartner forecasts that global tablet sales will rise 261.4 percent year over year, to 63.6 million units in 2011 — and with Apple accounting for 73.4 percent of the total by shipping 46.7 million iPad units.

Moreover, Android OS tablets are expected to account for 17.3 percent of the remaining sales this year. No other platform is projected to grab more than a 5 percent share of the market in 2011, the firm’s analysts said.

Looking ahead to 2012, Gartner expects Apple to capture a 66.7 percent market share by shipping 69 million iPads. By comparison, Android tablet shipments are forecast to reach 22.8 million unit shipments and a 22 percent market share next year.

Gartner also expects continuing strong growth for tablet shipments through 2015, when total sales are forecast to reach 326.3 million units — and with Apple continuing to hold in excess of a 50 percent market share until 2014.

“This is because Apple delivers a superior and unified user experience across its hardware, software and services,” said Gartner research Vice President Carolina Milanesi. “Unless competitors can respond with a similar approach, challenges to Apple’s position will be minimal.”

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Read the full story here: http://www.3dtablets.ca/gartner-pegs-2011-tablet-sales-at-63-6-million

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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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