Queen’s 3D Christmas speech: monarch dons jewelled glasses to view footage
The spokeswoman said the monarch had watched the 3D footage, which had been filmed in Buckingham Palace's white drawing room, and thought it "absolutely lovely".
See the full story here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/dec/24/queen-3d-christmas-speech-glasses
Editor Tim Squyres Talks Challengs of CG Tigers and 3D for ‘Life
3D films and films shot in 48 frames per second reduce the level of abstraction film creates, he notes. As technology advances, it makes the film seem more real, something which the Chinese embrace, but Americans have been slow to adopt.
See the full story here: http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/15/3758926/life-of-pi-editor-tim-squyres-challenge-shooting-3d-cg-tigers
3D PRINTING GOES PRIME TIME AS STAPLES TO OFFER “EASY 3D” SERVICE
In a partnership with Ireland-based commercial 3D printer manufacturer Mcor Technologies, the office chain megastore will be launching the “Staples Easy 3D” service. Through the company website, customers upload design files for printing and can then opt to either pick them up at the local store or have them delivered. The service is scheduled to launch in early 2013 in The Netherlands and Belgium, and plans to bring it to U.S. stores are surely in the works.
Read the full story here: http://singularityhub.com/2012/12/13/3d-printing-goes-prime-time-staples-to-offer-easy-3d-service/
3D TVs Today and 4D TVs Tomorrow
4D is about to hit some cinemas after being developed by a Japanese firm. The fourth dimension involves cinemagoers being sat in a motion-sensor chair that sees them feel during the film. This is an experience that, if a success, could be replicated in homes the world over. However, as 3D is still a relatively new innovation, there’s no reason to put those tacky 3D glasses in the bin just yet.
See the full story here: http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/features/3d-and-4d.php
Dolby Atmos, 3D, ETX, not HFR, rescue Hobbit
The new Dolby Atmos immersive theater sound system is the perfect complement to 3D, demonstrated convincingly with the New Line Cinema and MGM production of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”
In fact, “Hobbit,” viewed in a theater with Atmos, 3D, and the expanded screen size of the newAMC theaters‘ proprietary ETX experience, including the first-ever “High-Frame-Rate” of 48 frames-per-second (compared to normal 24 fps), delivers the most immersive cinematic experience ever.
Those technical elements also contributed mightily to the record-setting $85 million December opening weekend in North America, and $223 million worldwide for the Warner Bros release. The cost of a ticket with premium prices to see the movie with all these formats at the AMC Ontario Mills 30 in California is $16.50, and $18.75 at the AMC Century City 15.
See the full story here: http://hollywoodinhidef.com/2012/12/dolby-atmos-3d-rescue-hobbit/
Angry Birds movie confirmed
Rovio's hay-making continues under a blazing hot sun, as it announces that Angry Birds: The Movie will hit cinemas in summer 2016.
The company has signed John Cohen as producer of the 3D CG-animated feature film.
See the full story here: http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/angry-birds-movie-confirmed-for-3d-release-in-2016-1118451
Top 5 active shutter 3D TVs
1.Panasonic Viera TH-L47DT50 (47-inch LED)
2. Panasonic Viera TH-P55VT50 (55-inch plasma)
3. Philips 46PFL7007 (46-inch LED)
4. Samsung UA46ES6800 (46-inch LED)
5. Sony Bravia KDL-55HX855 (55-inch LED)
See the full story here: http://asia.cnet.com/top-5-active-shutter-3d-tvs-62219792.htm
Review: The Hobbit Is Insanely Gorgeous at 48 Frames per Second
In the 48-frames-per-second version of Hobbit, Middle-earth in 3D looks so crisp it’s like stepping into the foreground of an insanely gorgeous diorama.