February 2010
74 posts
Today3D
Samsung’s 3D LED TV Glasses Don’t Come Cheap
Although 3D TV is starting to catch on, it certainly doesn’t come without a price. Currently, Amazon.com and a few other online resellers are selling Samsung 55-inch 3D LED HDTV television sets with a price tag of around $3,000. While the TVs have received…
LG Electronics to run 3D TV ad campaign with top theater operator |...
FilmJournal International - News
Odeon U.K. in u-turn over ‘Alice’
LONDON — Odeon/UCI cinemas has brokered an 11th hour deal with Walt Disney to show “Alice in Wonderland” in the U.K., apparently ending the dispute that had threatened to keep the movie off Odeon/UCI screens in the U.K. and Italy.
Tempo introduces new seat-mounted LED light
Tempo Industries is introducing the Sentinel™ Seat Light 2...
Today3D
CEA Cuts 3DTV Forecast For 2010
The Consumer Electronics Association — which last month projected more than 4 million 3DTV sets would ship this year — is now putting the number at 1.05 million units, after narrowing the definition of what it considers a 3D television set.In December…
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ELECTRIC PICTURE SOLUTIONS TEAMS UP WITH AEG DIGITAL MEDIA
Los Angeles, CA - Electric Picture Solutions (EPS) and AEG Digital Media have joined forces to provide encoding and distribution of content across television, broadband and mobile platforms. With this partnership, EPS becomes a reseller of AEG Digital…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Musical Alchemy Blossoms Sonically
On Stage With...
Today3D
ESPN Taps Orlando as 3D Hub
s it prepares to launch its new 3D network, ESPN 3D, in June, cable sports giant ESPN has decided to make its “ESPN Innovation Lab”, located within the newly-rebranded ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., the center of its 3D development…
Technicolor Aims to be Leader in 3D HDTV Technology
Technicolor is a name synonymous with film,...
Digital Cinema Demystified
The long term advantage of 35mm and digital intermediate post
This is just a quick note, something I’ve been thinking about after advising a few people this week on the best acquisition mediums. Here’s my argument for film (16mm and 35mm) as the top choice, and 4K Red as the best digital alternative……
Shifting your paradigm – digital acquisition and post
It seems the digital revolution is...
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Songs To Your Eyes Signs Acclaimed French Indie Label, Noted Swedish Composer and Renowned Hip-Hop Producer
Woodland Hills, CA, Feb 26, 2010– Renowned music library company Songs To Your Eyes (STYE) and its founder Opher Yisraeli, have signed an acclaimed French indie label, a noted Swedish composer, and a renowned hip-hop producer to its roster. STYE has…
MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ART, MUSIC...
Dolby Labs
Dolby Axon Voice Chat Software Now Available for All Multiplayer Online Games
Dolby Axon Voice Chat Software Now Available for All Multiplayer Online Games
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Today3D
France’s UGC joins digital game
Gaul’s top cinema circuits have now all joined the 3D cause.One of Europe’s major exhibitors, UGC, has announced a pact with Paris-based digital cinema provider Ymagis for digital conversion of all its 605 screens: 373 in France, 88 in Spain, 80 in Belgium,…
Vizrt to Intro Viz Trio One-Box for Cost-Effective Live 3D Graphics and Animation...
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International 3D Society Presents First Ever “3D Lumiere Awards” in Hollywood
Hollywood, CA, Feb. 24, 2010 – The first ever, International 3D Society “Lumiere Awards” were bestowed last night at Hollywood’s Mann Chinese Theater, honoring talent—both in front of and behind the cameras– within the rapidly burgeoning…
Eden FX Creates Digital Effects for HBO Films Presentation “Temple...
Today3D
Christmas launch for Canal 3D channel
Canal has confirmed plans to launch a dedicated 3D channel in France by Christmas 2010.“During the first half of this year we are busy solving the remaining technical issues and we expect to launch a channel dedicated to 3D this Christmas,” deputy…
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Digital cinema news (Google)
W-Cinema: District 9 (2009)
It’s certainly a risky decision, but Blomkamp makes it work with the instrumental aide of cinematographer Trent Opaloch, whom employs digital cinema to achieve this realism in a fantastical tale about extraterrestrials. …
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Located on the SECOND FLOOR, this Cinema hall is equipped with SMART...
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PRG takes the field at Super Bowl Halftime
Production Resource Group (PRG) provided the lighting package and crew for The Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show, one of the most intense twelve minutes in live entertainment.
EBU selects Nevion’s HD video transport equipment for the Vancouver Winter Games
Ventura’s JPEG 2000, multiplexing and system management solutions provide visually...
Today3D
Michael Jackson’s Captain EO Returns To Disneyland in 3D
Disney have announced that Michael Jackson’s thrilling 3D adventure featurette ‘Captain EO’ will return to Disneyland this coming Tuesday, February 23 after being remastered in 3D and last played in the Tomorrowland theatre where it made it’s…
Samsung 3D-Enabled LED/LCD TVs Now At Sears
Samsung steps up to plate to be the first to...
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Gearhouse South Africa in Top Gear
For the fourth year running, Gearhouse South Africa supplied technical infrastructure to the Top Gear Live show, part of the 2009/2010 Top Gear Live World Tour on its recent visit to South Africa. The event was staged in the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg…
BIRD Completes Comprehensive Brand Strategy for Wise Brother Media
Hollywood, CA, February 23, 2010 –...
Today3D
Avatar will cross astonishing $2.5bn in global ticket sales soon!
Domestic: $687,821,000 + Intl $1,775,000,000 = Worldwide $2,462,821,000 today. This is only a summary. Visit Today3D for more.
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XL Video on The Brits 2010
The glorious., glamorous, glittering 30th anniversary of the annual Brit Awards took place at London’s Earls Court on the 16th February 2010, presented by comedian Peter Kay and broadcast live on ITV 1. XL Video once again provided LED screens, projection,…
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FilmJournal International - News
Marcus Corp. celebrates 75th anniversary with volunteer campaign
The Marcus Corporation announced plans to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary in 2010, beginning with its “Moving Forward - Giving Back” associate volunteer campaign.
Berlinale chooses Barco digital projectors
Barco was chosen as the exclusive digital-cinema projector supplier for the Berlinale’s...
Today3D
Tarantino Considering 3d Kill Bill Sequel
QUENTIN TARANTINO is set to make his movies even more graphic - he wants to make the next KILL BILL sequel in 3D. James Cameron’s Oscar-nominated 3D epic Avatar has inspired a number of other filmmakers to adopt the popular technique. George Lucas is…
The “Twilight Saga” may be released in 3D
Are Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson the...
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CANON’S FLAGSHIP EOS-1D MARK IV DSLR CAMERA CAPTURES ITS FIRST MAJOR SPORTING EVENT: SUPER BOWL XLIV
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 19, 2010 – The excitement of Super Bowl XLIV was viewed by millions, making it the most watched program in American television history[i]. Several professional photographers captured every moment of the action using Canon’s…
DIVE’s Team Keeps “Happy Tears”...
Today3D
3D OLED In 2011?
Several days ago, Reuters (via engadget) reported that Sony is no longer selling theXEL-1 OLED TV in Japan, a product that many consider to be the future of television display. Let’s be realistic though about the XEL-1; the price was astronomical, and…
Sony to revamp movie classics for 3D era
Sony is planning to take old movies, convert them into 3D and bung them out on...
The Briefing Room
XL Video Part of Winning Team for the Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show
How do you design a 12-minute Halftime show for The Who, one of the most iconic rock bands in the world? You push the envelope on what’s possible and exceed expectations by putting together a visual spectacle integrating LED video technology, lighting,…
MASSIVE 4.0, Supporting V-Ray Rendering, is Now Available
Academy Award...
XDC News
EIB to lend up to EUR 65 million to XDC for its digitization roll-out plans in Europe
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Dolby Labs
Dolby Showcases True End-to-End Solution for Mobile Entertainment
Dolby Showcases True End-to-End Solution for Mobile Entertainment
Dolby Laboratories and Omnifone Collaborate to Introduce Dolby Pulse Multi-Platform File Format …
Dolby Laboratories and Omnifone Collaborate to Introduce Dolby Pulse Multi-Platform File Format for the Cloud
LG and Dolby Collaboration Brings Joy to the Ears of...
Today3D
Avatar Role Playing
Not relay 3D news…but a very funny joke… This is only a summary. Visit Today3D for more.
3D TV available in Gulf this summer, UAE Personal Goods, Consumer - Maktoob Business
Sony will begin selling 3D TVs in the Gulf this summer, its regional managing director said on Wednesday, as the Japanese electronics giant looks to capitalise on interest in the format...
Digital Cinema - Business Exchange - Business Week
HD 3D Theatre for Vancouver Olympic Games
Open February 12-28 from 11 am to 11 pm daily, the theatres will screen high definition, three dimensional images of the Opening Ceremony, highlights footage of the 2010…
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Digital Cinema Report - Big Picture
Shooting The Hurt Locker - The Big Picture
By Nick Dager By Melissa Keeping
The buzz surrounding 3D was tangible at the International Digital Film Forum held last month in Paris, with exhibitors keen to display the latest cameras and 3D HDTV, and Avatar was being eagerly discussed both as a special effects masterpiece and a pivotal point in the evolution of cinema.
via: Digital Cinema Report
The Briefing Room
Company 3 Teams with Murakami, McG and Backyard for ‘Pop Life’ Exhibit
Company 3 recently worked on the short film “Akihabara Majokko Princess,” in collaboration with McG, Backyard Productions and internationally renowned artist Takashi Murakami. A celebration of Japanese anime culture, the four-minute film features…
The Hot Seat: Superfad and Athletico Take Shakira on a Wild, Animated...
Today3D
Sigma Designs Integrates SENSIO(R) 3D Format Decoder Into New Generation of 3D Media Processors
SENSIO Technologies Inc. (“SENSIO” or the “Company”) (CA:SIO 2.00, +0.14, +7.53%) today announced that Sigma Designs has selected the SENSIO(R) 3D format decoder for integration into its next generation of media processors. A leading provider of highly…
James Cameron to...
Digital cinema news (Google)
Warner Bros. Pictures International Partners with ODEON & UCI …
Pictures International (WBPI) has entered into a comprehensive digital cinema deployment agreement directly with Digital Deployment Associates Limited to advance the conversion to digital cinema in ODEON sites throughout the UK. …
Cine-tal presents its Color Management training program in Bangkok …
Cine-tal...
The Briefing Room
MTI Film Places Nucoda Film Master at the Core of a New Cutting Edge Workflow
Expanded Services from MTI Rely on Digital Vision Tools (Los Angeles, CA) Digital Vision, a company globally recognized for powerful picture enhancement and color grading tools, has announced that MTI Film will position Nucoda’s Film Master as a…
PANASONIC DEBUTS “50 SERIES” FEATURING CAMERA, SWITCHER AND SUPPORT...
Lenny Lipton
The Oculus3D Projection System
Technology follows patterns. Early on there’s a system or product that people are using, but that product is available only to well-heeled early adopters because of its price. Next somebody comes along with a product that has equal or superior performance,…
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Season Two of Animation Dance Association Closes With Impressive Flair
Los Angeles, CA – ADA Sports, the leader in animated league style competition recently crowned The Cardinals as its second-season winner of the “Super Cup Trophy” and a $15,000 prize. The Animation Dance Association (ADA) pools world wide animation…
Oscar Nominated Barney Burman, Make-Up Artist for “Star Trek,”...
Today3D
PS3 firmware update 3.20 to include 3D video output option
VG247 has come upon some screenshots of the debug build of the upcoming PlayStation 3firmware update, version 3.20, which shows that3D video output will soon be an option.With developers now testing the 3.20 update, it shouldn’t be too long until it hits…
China’s multiplexes grow
The recent boffo run for...
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Arctic Winter for XL Video
XL Video UK continues its close working relationship with UK’s favourite indie rockers The Arctic Monkeys, who are on the final European stages of their “Humbug” world tour which originally started mid way through 2009. The band’s…
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Today3D
Samsung’s 3D HDTVs arrive February 26, starting at just under $2,000
The first of this year’s 3D HDTVs from Samsung are available for preorder at a few internet retailers. The edge-lit LED and 1.1-inch thin C7000 series hits in 40- 46- and 55-inch sizes. Best pleasant surprise? Price. The UN46B7000 are $1,929 on Amazon….
Panasonic Plans NAB in 3D with AG-3DA1
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FilmJournal International - News
Palm Beach Film Festival invites movie exhibitors
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is inviting theatre owners and film bookers to attend this year’s event, scheduled for April 22-26, as the festival’s guest.
US Polarizer enters 3D market
A new company, US Polarizer LLC, has entered the polarized film business. Industry veteran Paul Caramagna is the general manager.
Black Eyed Peas to...
Today3D
Berlin Film Festival: S3D Campus brings 3D training to Europe
Berlin Film Festival: S3D Campus brings 3D training to Europe! Meet us at the Berlin International Film Festival. MEDIA Day, Monday, February 15th 4 pm (Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin) On February 15th, during the Film Festival in Berlin,…
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The Briefing Room
Digital Vision Selected to Return to HPA Tech Retreat Demo Room
Next Generation of Grain Tool Makes Debut (Stockholm, Sweden) Digital Vision has again been selected to participate in the Demo Room events surrounding the 16th Hollywood Post Alliance Tech Retreat, set for February 16th -19th in Rancho Mirage, CA. The…
CHRISTIE® AT THE HEART OF VANCOUVER’S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE
To...
Today3D
EIB to lend up to EUR 65 million to XDC for its digitization roll-out plans in Europe
The European Investment Bank will grant financing of up to EUR 65 million to XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, in the framework of the financing structured by BNP Paribas Fortis to contribute to its digitization roll-out plans in…
Cinedigm Announces Agreement With B&B Theatres for...
Digital Cinema Demystified
The bigger picture!
I want to clear something up that has been bothering me since I’ve been attracting major traffic and lots of comments. The pitfall of having such a wide range of interests and opinion as I do on topics that are usually highly polarized is that people…
The Canon “Rebel” T2i – Digital Cinematography at $899?
I’ve often joked about HD cameras that will come free in a box of...
CinemaTech
Announcing The Conversation 2010, in New York: On Social Media, Digital Distribution, and the Future of Film
I’m excited that we’re finally announcing the date, place, and a few of the early speakers for the next edition of The Conversation, a gathering we first held in the Bay Area back in 2008. It’ll be held Saturday, March 27th at Columbia University (thanks…
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The Briefing Room
WAVES RELEASES VOCAL RIDER, A REVOLUTIONARY PLUG-IN FOR MIXING
— Waves Vocal Rider intelligently raises or lowers vocal volume without coloring or compression — TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Waves Audio is now shipping Vocal Rider, the first of Waves’ pioneering series of innovative new Mixing tools. Vocal Rider is…
AJA Releases Ki Pro Support for Apple ProRes 422 LT and Proxy
Ki Pro 1.1 Software Drop...
Today3D
Spider-Man in 3D - July 3, 2012.
When the new “Spider-Man” movie lands in theaters in two years, on-screen crooks won’t be the only ones getting caught in the comic book crime fighter’s web, audiences may just feel the sticky strands, too.Film studio Columbia Pictures on Wednesday said…
Panasonic to release four 3D Blu-ray recorders and players in Japan
The VIERA 3D...
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2010 Pixie Awards winners announced
Winners for the 2010 Pixie Awards, which recognizes outstanding creativity in motion graphics, effects and animation, have been announced. (See www.PixieAwards.com) Winners included such firms as Animax, Cookie Jar, Dream Balloon Animation, Fresh TV,…
Bonita fastest selling Vicon camera ever
More than 150 cameras shipped in first 90 days Vicon, developer...
Barco | Digital Cinema
2009 best year ever for Barco’s digital cinema business
Kortrijk, Belgium, 10 February 2010 – Digital cinema pioneer Barco announced that 2009 has been a record year for its digital cinema business, with a very significant growth of more than 100% in sales, orders and production capacity. By the end of 2009,…
Cobb Theatres select Barco for luxury theatre launch
New upscale CineBistro...
Neil Sadwelkar - Digital film post
Why the iPad will succeed
A lot has been written for ‘industry pundits’ and columnists about the new Apple iPad. Some slam it, many give it a lukewarm review, and few hailed it as the next big thing. But universally, most are circumspect about announcing it as a failure - or a…
Canon to adopt MPEG-2 for forthcoming pro HD video camera
Canon announced yesterday that their...
Today3D
Analyst: 15-20 Console Games In 2010 To Be In 3D
Is Avatar-style Sterescoppic 3D going to be big in video games? A report in Consumer Electronics Daily finds few video game publishers ready to sound excited about 3D gaming, except Disney, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t 3D games coming.From the report:Insight…
Panasonic’s 3D full HD TVs get priced and dated (in...
Digital cinema news (Google)
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Super Bowl XLIV: Autodesk Software Helps Post Houses Score Commercial Work
Every year during the Super Bowl, global brands premiere commercials that showcase the best visual effects and animation in television advertising — for over 15 years, much of this creative work has been shaped with Digital Entertainment Creation software…
Company 3 Wins Big at Super Bowl XLIV
– Post house...