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Sthreeam – Capture 3D photo and video from your iPhone.

6.13.2011

[Philip Lelyveld note:  Crowd Funding request through KickStarter.  This is not a product yet.  They are seeking funding.]

[from KickStarter website]

First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to have a look at our project. We are confident that with your help, we´ll be able to make it a success. Just by spreading the word about our product to your friends you can be a great help to us!

Mobile phones have become a device that mixes work, leisure, entertainment and consulting. They are what we call smartphones, and among smartphones, people love the iPhone*. So do we.

Among their many applications, people use their iPhones to take pictures and record videos, often seeking to convey much more than a simple image. Sometimes people want to share not an image, but an experience. Your iPhone is always there for you to do that, and when it comes to sharing experiences, doing so in 3D is much more meaningful. Our dream is to create a device that, while offering the same extraordinary quality of Apple* products, can convey this emotion.

This is why we have developed Sthreeam: A plug-and-play device that gives your iPhone the capability to take 3D photos and videos that can be displayed on conventional 2D TV and computer screens using Red-Cyan glasses, and on specially-designed 3D screens.

Sthreeam 3.2 is our first development in 3D around the iPhone 3GS. Designed according to the aesthetic and quality requirements of a true Apple user, it allows you to take 3D photographs with a resolution of 3.2 MP.

Always keeping in mind the aesthetic characteristics and the impeccable quality that Apple gives all of its products, Sthreeam 5.0 sets a new landmark for your iPhone 4: In addition to being able to produce photographs in 3D with a resolution of 5 MP, it allows you to record videos in 3D in VGA at 30 fps.

In our daily work, as the new start- up that we are, we offer engineering, hardware and software development services to a variety of companies. Nonetheless, our goal is to create and develop our own products and to make them a reality. The first of those products is Sthreeam.

As you can imagine, the technical effort invested in the development of a device like Sthreeam, and its corresponding software, has been immense. To certify, produce and distribute it is another world, and this is where we´re asking for your support: In order to bring our Sthreeam to your home, to the user. We´ve been able to bring the product to this point on our own, but now we need you in order to complete our mission.

We are certain that with your help we will be able to start to send a Sthreeam to all of the Kickstarters during the month of August. We hope that this project will make you passionate enough to get into action, and help us with your support.

Thank you very much!

* iPhone and Apple, are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

See the original post here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/engineea/sthreeam-capture-3d-photo-and-video-from-your-ipho

Sony Vegas editing software now has professional-grade 3D capabilities

6.9.2011

Award-Winning Application Introduces Stereoscopic 3D Editing, Simplified Workflows and Added File Format Support in Latest Upgrade

[Press Release]

Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of a new version of its award-winning consumer video editing software Vegas™ Movie Studio HD Platinum 11. The latest version of the application provides professional-grade stereoscopic 3D capabilities and added file format support, enabling users to produce more immersive media projects in nearly any format. Specifically, support for Sony MVC and MPO files allows users to work natively with these 3D formats directly on the Vegas Movie Studio timeline.

Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 is an easy-to-use, full-featured video editing application that provides users with the capabilities to create professional-looking, high-definition projects as well as continued support for standard-definition media. This software’s powerful new tools previously only available in professional suites – including stereoscopic 3D editing, support for new file formats and precise audio editing controls – add exceptional value for hobbyists and video editing enthusiasts who want to produce and distribute content via devices such as the PSP® and Apple® iPod, or services such as Vimeo, YouTube™ and Facebook®.

“The easier it becomes to capture 3D video and still images on affordable consumer devices, the more people are interested in editing that 3D footage into movies that they can share with their family and friends,” said Dave Chaimson, vice president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. “Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 provides professional-level tools and expanded support that allow consumers to create compelling 3D videos and post them to online 3D services like YouTube 3D, or burn the 3D content to Blu-ray disc for viewing on their 3D televisions.”

New Features in Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 Include:

  • Stereoscopic 3D Editing – Users can now create stereoscopic 3D projects as easily as 2D projects, with support for a wide range of 3D formats; no additional software plug-ins required
  • Stereoscopic 3D Monitoring – Customers can view their 3D projects on dedicated 3D monitors, or use their current 2D monitor via the Anaglyphic Preview mode
  • Added File Format Support – Creative professionals, students and hobbyists working with studio and cinema-level progressive formats are able to edit and output videos in the following file types:
    • MVC and MPO 3D – Sony cameras that support these formats include: HDR-TD10, HXR-NX3D1, PMW-TD300 and the Alpha, Cyber-shot® and NEX cameras
    • 24p/50p/60p – Users can now choose these progressive format settings for their projects
  • GPU Accelerated AVC Encoding – Users can improve their AVC rendering performance and speed using the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in computers equipped with ATI or NVIDIA graphics cards
  • Titles and Text Plug-in – Utilizing a broad selection of presets and templates, users can quickly and easily achieve dynamic and visually stunning text animations and effects which can be modified and adjusted for even further creative options; new features deliver professional-looking results through an intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Improved “Render,” “New Project” and “Make Movie” Dialogs – Users can create new projects, render to specific file formats and deliver with increased efficiency and speed
  • Audio Event Effects – Users can now apply effects directly to the event level for more precise control over the placement of audio effects
  • New Video Effects Plug-in SDK – The new SDK enables third-party developers to easily create plug-ins for Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum

 

The Production Suite and Imagination Studio are now updated with Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11:

Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum Production Suite 11

In addition to Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 software, the Production Suite features additional applications to help consumers create more polished and dynamic video projects. The Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum Production Suite 11 includes: DVD Architect Studio 5, Sound Forge Audio Studio 10, iZotope Vocal Eraser technology, NewBlue Effects and Transitions NewBlue 3D titling plug-in, a complete and comprehensive training and tutorial DVD, 400 exclusive original music soundtracks, and deluxe paper 3D glasses.

Imagination Studio 3

Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 is also included in the Imagination Studio bundle, which offers a comprehensive Sony software collection to create the ultimate home multimedia studio with a personal touch. Equipped with the tools to create outstanding multimedia projects, Imagination Studio also features DVD Architect Studio 5, ACID Music Studio 8, Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 and Photo Go, as well as 360 original music soundtracks. For pricing and information, please visit:www.sonycreativesoftware.com/imaginationstudio.

Price and Availability

Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 (MSRP: $99.95; Upgrade: $69.95), Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum Production Suite 11 (MSRP: $129.95; Upgrade: $99.95) and Imagination Studio 3 (MSRP: $179.95) are now available online atwww.sonycreativesoftware.com and at retailers worldwide. Language versions include English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.

See the original post here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-creative-software-announces-vegas-movie-studio-hd-platinum-11-123448809.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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