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Vizio integrates Sensio Decoder into new 3D HDTVs

1.10.2010

At CES this year, 3D stakeholders were closely watching deals between 3D providers and set makers.

Vizio revealed that it has selected Sensio Technologies in an agreement that will integrate Sensio’s decoder, the S3D Core, into Vizio’s new line of full 3D HDTVs.

vizio_3dThe sets are slated to rollout this summer.  A demo of a 3D-ready Vizio set is offered in a private room in the Sensio booth.

Said Matthew McRae, VP of products at Vizio: “Of all the 3D technologies currently available on the market, only Sensio’s met our exacting needs for a format that delivers true 1080p HD picture quality to complement our high performance line of HDTVs.”

Also during CES, Sensio announced that it is partnering with ViewSonic to integrate the Sensio 3D format into ViewSonic’s products.

Sensio has a 3DTV partnership with Hyundai IT, as well as with Arcsoft and Cyberlink for 3D software integration.

Create 3D Pics from a 2D Still Camera

1.10.2010

3DMedia Corporation unveiled software that will convert two nearly overlapping digital pictures into a well-rendered 3D image.  The Windows software retails for $99 (Mac, Linux versions are in development).

3D_Composer3DMedia hopes that its ViewFusion technology can be licensed to a variety of 3D products, including: HDTVs, phones, cameras and digital picture frames.

“Although it is expected that 2010 will be the year of wide adoption of consumer 3D display devices, there is currently very limited 3D content available for consumers to enjoy in their homes,” said Tassos Markas, president and CEO of 3DMedia.  “The basic premise of our technology is to solve the problem of content generation by enabling consumers to create and enjoy their own personal 3D content on all types of 3D monitors.”

Resolution can be 4K or below and the consumer must have a 3D display.  This is a good example of a product category that we expect will have many offerings in the near future.

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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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