Spatial View 3DeeScreen

The Spatial View 3DeeScreen combines the 3DeeLens and mounting frame with associated software to enable auto-stereo 3D viewing on a standard laptop. Using the laptop WEB cam, the 3DeeScreen system tracks the viewer’s eye position and adjusts the 3D image up to thirty times per second to maintain optimal stereo 3D viewing.

The 3DeeLens

The 3DeeLens is a lenticular screen calibrated specifically for laptop displays providing an optimal auto-stereo 3D experience. Using SVI’s screen analysis and lens calibration tools, the lens is manufactured to very high tolerances and uses optical grade materials to provide a bright and accurate stereo 3D display. The frame is designed for easy attachment and detachment with perfect alignment of the lenticules with screen pixels virtually every time.

The Software

Calibration – The calibration software makes it quick and easy to optimize the stereo 3D effect for every laptop. Using a simple interface the user makes slight adjustments to the interlacing software to adjust for minor horizontal and rotational shifts to the specific display. Laptop screens may vary slightly from sample to sample. Once calibrated, there is usually no need to re-calibrate the screen again.
3DeeCentral – 3DeeCentral is a PC application which provides access to Spatial View’s growing library of 3D content. Users can download free and paid content including, short animations, music videos, videos and image sets of exotic marine and animal life. Once downloaded the content can be played or viewed using the 3DeeCentral player.
blu-ray 3D – Spatial View is working closely with Cyberlink and Arcsoft to enable 3DeeScreen support. Now you can watch 3D blu-ray movies on your PC without glasses. SVI is working with other software vendors to include 3DeeScreen support in their products.

System Requirements

Intel i5 or equivalent CPU
Nvidia, AMD or equivalent GPU for hardware assisted video decoding
Screen sizes between 13″ and 17″
Screen resolution 720p or 1080p recommended
Optional – blu-ray disc drive for movie playback

Availability

Spatial View is currently engaging with laptop manufacturers for the 2011 product lines.

The 3DeeScreen is available immediately for demonstration and engineering samples to be provided when manufacturer has identified and supplied the target platform.

See the original webpage here; http://www.spatialview.com/product/3deescreen/

3D = Light+Light+Light

6.3.2011

[by StereoscopyNews]

All stereographers known that to shoot in 3D, you need a (very) bright set. Sometimes, the power suppy is not strong enough to answer the DOP needs. That is why Photon Beard introduces its new revolutionary light source based on a new RF-activated plasma technology. With a20,000 hours life and 14,000 Lumens output for a power drain of 273 Watts, it is equivalent to a Tungsten Fresnel lasting 1,000 hours and draining 2,000 Watts.

Expect lots of those new LEP (Light Emitting Plasma) lamps on 3D sets around the world soon! The lamp got already several awards. Visit PhotoBeard to learn more about LEP lighting.

See the original post here: http://stereoscopynews.com/hotnews/hotnews-1/hotnews-2/1595-3d-lightlightlight.html

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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