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NAB: Dashwood Cinema Solutions unveils 3-D test platform

3.22.2011

[by BroadcastEngineering.com]

At the 2011 NAB Show, Dashwood Cinema Solutions, based in Toronto, will unveil a new line of Macintosh-based stereoscopic 3-D software tools designed to accelerate 3-D productions from camera lens calibration to mastering. The company said its new product line automates complex production tasks while addressing gaps in typical 3-D workflow.

Visitors to the NAB Show can also see some of the new Dashwood 3-D solutions at the DSC Labs (C10215),Matrox (SL2515), Stereo3D Unlimited(C10514D1) and Panasonic (C3707) booths.

 

Among the new tools is Stereo3D CAT, an on-location software calibration and analysis system that simplifies the calibration of left- and right-eye cameras. Equipped with an eyestrain warning system, Stereo3D CAT scans 3-D footage and calculates the correct camera alignment points. Feedback guides illustrate the depth of the 3-D shot and provide directors and cinematographers with a visual aide for making convergence adjustments and proper interaxial separation.

 

There’s also a new Dashwood 3D Chart, developed in conjunction with DSC Labs, which automates the display of accurate 3-D rig calibration. When integrated with the new Dashwood Stereo3D CAT calibration software or Stereo3D Toolbox v3, the chart’s visual code trackers work alongside the applications to automatically track to 1/1000th of a pixel for ideal stereo alignment. The chart also offers an interface for live feedback to assist in automating camera alignment, sync testing and slating, and color and gamma calibration. For those aligning manually, the Dashwood 3D Chart offers a new manual pattern alignment that features DSC Labs’ FiddleHead spirals for corner-to-corner focus.

 

Dashwood will also showcase its new utility applications. These tools support ingest of 3-D material from new cameras on the market and output of stereoscopic files to monitors and recording devices.

 

See Dashwood Cinema Solutions at the 2011 NAB Show in Booth C10514D3.

See the original story here: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/daswood-cinema-solutions-unveils-3-d-test-platform-20110322/

 

NAB: muvee Device Solutions Group Releases 3D Video Editing Technology for Android

3.22.2011

[Press Release}

muvee Device Solutions Group [DSG], the pioneer and leader in video editing applications for mobile devices, today announced the release of 3D video editing to accompany a suite of HD editing tools for Google’s Android operating systems announced last month at Mobile World Congress.

muvee recently released CODEN (Compressed Domain Editing Engine), a technology stack that bypasses the need to decompress video before making basic edits. To add to this, muvee has now added enhancements to make this also work for 3D HD videos which could mean up to 2x the amount of video.  Now HD 720p video files in 3D can be edited while in a compressed state with the muvee application.

“Consumers who shoot and share video on their mobile phones expect instant gratification,” said Terence Swee, CEO, muvee.  “However, editing video has traditionally been a computationally expensive operation, given the large resolution and complex compression used.  By going the way of 3D, this problem doubles.  Using smart technologies like CODEN enable users to be able to quickly edit their 3D videos on device, bypassing the need to transfer to a PC.”

muvee’s announcement follows that of handset maker LG which recently released the LG Optimus 3D smartphone and tablet with user-friendly 3D capture and upload features.

“LG has been the first to announce the availability to record 3D-HD video on consumer mobile phones,” Swee said.  “We believe this trend will continue in tandem with 3D TVs continuing their relentless march toward widespread adoption in the living room.  Making the CODEN stack usable for 3D video is valuable to the industry’s efforts to promote user generated 3D content.”

muvee’s technology uses novel software techniques to accomplish all of the four basic video editing functions in a fraction of the time usually needed, and also requiring much less heap memory space on the phone.  This translates to a superior user experience and product differentiation without an increase in manufacturing costs to include more main memory and faster CPUs.  With muvee’s new technology, now every camcorder phone is able to achieve this. Devices with dual-lens cameras for 3D video and image capture will be able to utilize muvee’s 3D editing tool.

The HD video editing toolkit is now available for both feature phone and smartphone handset manufacturers and operators. For more information please visit http://devices.muvee.com/. Each of the four operations can be used to build separate applications or be licensed separately. They are also ready to be shipped as a complete video editing application immediately.

About muvee DSG

muvee Device Solutions Group was established in 2004 with the release of the world’s first video editing application onSymbian mobile phones for Nokia (NYSE: NOK). In 2006, DSG delivered the world’s first digital camera video editing application, Pictmotion for Nikon (TYO: 7731). Today, muvee DSG continues to be the leader in producing cutting edge applications for video editing on-the-go that have been embedded in devices by LG (KRX: 066570), Samsung (KRX: 005930), Nokia and Nikon. The formal creation of Device Solutions Group is a demonstration of muvee’s deep focus and commitment in embedded software, and to its device OEM customers. Visit http://devices.muvee.com/ for more information.

About muvee

Since 2001, muvee has been developing software and services featuring patented technology that lets people create and share professional-quality instant home movies out of unedited video, photos and music. muvee develops consumer products for a range of platforms and devices including PCs (muvee Reveal), Online (shwup.com), digital cameras, mobile phones and photo kiosks. muvee’s global customers include HP (NYSE: HPQ), Dell (NASDAQ: DELL), Nokia (NYSE: NOK), LG (KRX: 066570), Samsung (KRX: 005930), Sony (TYO: 6758), Olympus (TYO: 7733), Nikon (TYO: 7731) and Creative Technology (SGX: C76).  Visit www.muvee.com and www.shwup.com for more information.

See the original press release here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/muvee-device-solutions-group-releases-3d-video-editing-technology-for-android-118410264.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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