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Teranex Introduces 3D Applications at IBC

9.15.2010

Teranex Systems, Inc. (www.teranex.com), a leading manufacturer of high-performance video processing platforms, will introduce a suite of 3D applications for the VC100 product family.

Engineered as a dual channel architecture, the VC100 product family is uniquely suited for stereoscopic processing.  The programmable platform can evolve with the transition to 3D to provide a feature set that meets the needs of the industry.  Existing VC100 product family customers are able to take advantage of the new 3D applications without the need to install new equipment, making the switch to 3D very simple.

The three applications available are VC1-3DSP for stereoscopic processing allowing 2D to 3D conversion, VC1-3D-CCP for capture and correction processing of 3D content, and VC1-3DE for encoding and decoding of various 3D formats.

Advanced stereoscopic processing is available with the VC1-3DSP software application used to transition from 2D to 3D enabling broadcasters to use standard 2D programming and simulate 3D programmes.  VC1-3DSP gives clients the ability to mix 2D content with 3D and create seamless 3D content including the addition of 3D logos.

Capture and correction processing is available with the VC1-3D-CCP application which includes format and frame rate conversion, positional and axial rotation adjustments to compensate for mechanical, optical and electronic stereoscopic camera misalignments, and includes 3D logo insertion.

The VC1-3DE application provides encoding and decoding of 3D streams, and supports all popular 3D formats as well as some optional proprietary transmission formats.

These applications and other Teranex innovations will be on display at IBC in Amsterdam at the RAI from September 9th to 14th in stand 13.C46.

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Miranda Licenses RealD Format for its Stereoscopic 3D Signal Processor

9.14.2010

The RealD Format is a patented version of a side-by-side 3D formatting technology./

Miranda Technologies today announced that it has licensed the stereoscopic RealD Format, from ReadD Inc, to broaden the conversion capabilities of its Densité 3DX-3901 stereoscopic 3D signal processor module.

“By adding RealD Format conversion to our 3DX-3901, the processor now offers the full breadth of stereoscopic 3D conversion capabilities”, said Jean-Marc d’Anjou, Vice-President Infrastructure at Miranda. “It can now interface between all the common 3D formats, and thereby simplify the transition to 3DTV playout using an existing HD infrastructure”.

The Densité 3DX-3901 provides high quality conversion of multiple 3D formats, including Dual Link 3Gbps/1.5Gbps and Single Link 3Gbps/1.5Gbps, with RealD encoding. It features a single 3Gbps/HD input and dual 3Gbps/HD outputs; this allows previewing of conversion effects, as well as 3D/2D simulcasting.

The processor also offers horizontal and vertical flip, interaxial adjustment, and Horizontal Image Translation for adjustments to depth positioning, and for simulating a 3D landscape from a 2D scene. The monitoring output offers anaglyph, Difference-Disparity, and left/right eye display.

The RealD Format is a patented version of a side-by-side 3D formatting technology.  It utilizes a unique set of filters and other technology to multiplex left eye and right eye 3D image streams into a single channel for delivery of high-definition progressive or interlaced 3D video using today’s HD infrastructure, including existing HD set-top boxes and DVRs, to any 3D-enabled display type. The side-by-side format was recently named in HDMI Specification Version 1.4a as a mandatory format for the transmission of 3D content between devices.

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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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