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Oskav, a new Brand for Designer Passive 3D Cinema Glasses

3D Vision Blog 25 Jan 2012, 9:00 pm CET

Oskav is the name of a new UK-based brand specialized in making passive 3D movie glasses with style and at an affordable price. The Oskav 3D designer glasses offer the perfect combination of classic style, sunglasses-quality frames and high density circular polarized lenses at a price that everyone can easily afford (£19.99 UK pounds or about $31 USD). Currently there are three different models available with worldwide shipping (free shipping in UK) that are intended for use by adults, but a specially designed range for children is also expected to be released soon. The designer 3D movie glasses made by Oskav are intended to be used in movie theaters using RealD 3D projection technology, but they are also compatible with a lot of passive 3D-capable HDTVs and could also work with some passive 3D computer monitors as well…

I’ve already mentioned here that I like more the classic designs for 3D glasses and the Oskav 3D glasses’ style is just ideal for every one else with such preferences, but it is not all about the design. The passive 3D glasses made by Oskav have very good technical specifications as well that ensure optimum quality. The use of thicker polarizing filters with 10 composite layers constructing each of the lenses means that you get no image distortion and the lenses are more durable. The optical characteristics of the lenses have been optimized to better light transmittance and to minimize the negative effects such as crosstalk, so that you can get the best experience watching 3D movies. And you can also soon expect a review of the Oskav 3D glasses…

- For more information about the designer 3D cinema glasses made by Oskav…

ATEN Has Announced 2/4-Port 3D Vision Ready KVM Switches

3D Vision Blog 24 Jan 2012, 9:03 pm CET

One more possible limitation for people with 120Hz 3D-capable monitors using Dual-Link DVI interface has been removed with the announcement of the first 3D Vision-ready KVM switches from ATEN. The new two- and four-port USB Dual-Link DVI KVMP (CS1782A/CS1784A) switches support the transmission of 3D video signals from various sources to a 3D-capable 120Hz LCD monitor and feature a USB 2.0 hub for flexible extension of peripherals. These KVM switches should allow you to easily have from two up to four different 3D-capable computers connected and used with a single 120Hz 3D-capable monitor with the help of a KVM switch, something that you could not do due to the higher bandwidth requirements associated with the use of 1080p resolution with 120Hz refresh rate with previous DVI KVM products. The new 3D-capable KVM switches from ATEN are also HDCP compatible, so you should have no trouble watching Blu-ray 3D movies as well through the KVM. The new ATEN CS1782A ad CS1784A KVM switches also come with support for bigger 2D monitors with a resolution of up to 2560×1600 @ 60Hz, so if you have a 30-inch 2D monitor with such a high resolution then these new KVM switches may be of interest to you as well.

- For more information about the 2-port 3D KVM switch, and for the 4-port 3D model…

The Game Alan Wake will Support Multi-Monitor and Stereo 3D Setups

3D Vision Blog 24 Jan 2012, 7:58 pm CET

The developers of the game Alan Wake have published some interesting photos on the official game’s blog that are hinting at some interesting features about to come in the PC version of the game. On the photo above you can see a three monitor configuration built with 2D-capable only Samsung monitors (probably an Nvidia Surround setup), and there is also a pair of the new 3D Vision 2 glasses lying around…

The PC version of the game Alan Wake itself should be released sometime in February and it should be available trough Steam according to the latest information available. It will apparently work on multi-monitor configurations very well, and although it probably will not be a 3D Vision-ready title it should work very will in stereo 3D mode with 3D Vision setups… hopefully in 3D Vision Surround setups as well. For playing in stereoscopic 3D mode however you should be ready with some quite serious hardware, especially in terms of GPU performance. The game does not feature AMD HD3D native support either, but it might also work well with a middle-ware such as the DDD TriDef 3D software and hopefully by the time the game gets released AMD will also release an official driver supporting Eyefinity 3D configurations as well as Crossfire setups in stereo 3D mode as well.

Interesting Stereo 3D Video Interview with DDD taken at the CES 2012

3D Vision Blog 24 Jan 2012, 7:40 pm CET

One more video interview in stereo 3D format taken by Neil Schneider from MTBS during this years CES, this time the “victims” are Chris Yewdall (CEO) and Larry Wang (VP of Business Development) for Dynamic Digital Depth or DDD in short. This time the video is a bit long as the guys from DDD have some interesting things to share, because unlike iZ3D that are being quite silent for a while, DDD is quite active in partnering not only with AMD for stereoscopic 3D gaming, but with a lot more companies licensing their stereoscopic 3D technologies. And just to let know all of you that might not know it, DDD’s TriDef 3D software solution is also compatible with Nvidia-based GPUs, so it not only works on ATI/AMD-based hardware, but of course you need to have a compatible stereo 3D-capable display solution as well.

Lately DDD is also very actively partnering with companies offering autostereoscopic 3D display solutions, as well as companies offering additional accessories for converting 2D displays into stereoscopic 3D-capable ones such as Sony with their VAIO S laptops. DDD’s 3D technologies have also been licensed by many HDTV manufacturers, especially the automatic 2D to 3D conversion from DDD. So take a look at the interview for some interesting insight into what the company offers at the moment and what more to expect from DDD in the near future…

- To watch the stereoscopic 3D video interview with DDD taken at CES 2012…

Interview with AMD About Stereoscopic 3D Gaming at CES 2012

3D Vision Blog 23 Jan 2012, 9:18 pm CET

Neil Schneider from MTBS interviews Roger Quero, Senior Technical Marketing Manager of Displays for AMD. In this stereoscopic 3D video interview Roger Quero talks about the new Radeon HD7970 GPU with the updated higher bandwidth HDMI, multi-monitor Eyefinity 3D setups, Crossfire in stereo 3D mode. And apparently AMD has been demonstrating these new features during CES 2012, however the company still hasn’t released an official driver for the new Radeon HD 7970 GPUs and now the first cards based on the slightly slower Radeon HD 7950 are around the corner. So if you want to be able to take advantage of all the new stereoscopic 3D features so of which will be supported also on older generation Radeon HD-based video cards, you should wait a bit more for the drivers that will be able to provide you with these.

- You can visit MTBS’ website for more stereo 3D video coverage from CES 2012…

Choplifter HD, a Game You Should Try in Stereo 3D with 3D Vision

3D Vision Blog 22 Jan 2012, 9:58 pm CET

I’ve just found a new and interesting game that works really well in stereo 3D mode using 3D Vision. The game is called Choplifter HD an in it you take the role of a rescue pilot asked to join the elite, international helicopter rescue team and in it you will be flying a helicopter doing a bunch of different stuff in more than 30 missions. The game combines things from reality with fantasy elements, and your missions will range from the extraction of captured military prisoners, to saving survivors of viral outbreaks. You will have to bank, hover, touch-down and sometimes even shake zombies from your chopper during lift-off in order to make the rescue and complete your mission. Oh, and there is a lot of shooting you have to do from your chopper, but even more enemies are going to be shooting at you…

Choplifter HD is based on Unreal engine and probably a fairly new version was used, because the game works really well in stereo 3D mode, although there is not yet an official profile for 3D Vision available in the latest drivers. Even without a profile the game looks quite nice in stereo 3D and you can easily crank up the depth level, but the real fun starts when you play a bit with the convergence as the game will look even better in stereoscopic 3D mode. The good thing is that the HUD is rendered in 2D and there aren’t any issues with lights, shadows or any pretty much any of the effects in the game, so you can have some fun playing this game in stereo 3D mode without any issues. You can pick up the game off Steam for $14.99 USD in US or for 9.99 Euro in Europe, but unfortunately there is no demo you can download and try before buying it.

- You can visit the official Choplifter HD game website for more information…

Stereo 3D Video Interview with Andrew Fear from Nvidia at 2012 CES

3D Vision Blog 21 Jan 2012, 11:13 am CET

Neil Schneider from MTBS has managed to catch Andrew Fear, Senior Product Manager for Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision for a short interview at the 2012 CES. In the interview Andrew Fear talks about a new VR racing simulator for stereoscopic 3D gaming with triple monitor setup, the new 3D Vision 2 Glasses and 3D Lightboost monitors, stereo 3D game profiles and compatibility as well as MTBS’ GameGrade3D, timelines for the next round of GPU technology, stereoscopic 3D notebooks and S3D-capable mobile devices based on Tegra…

Here is the first part of the video interview with Andrew Fear, Senior Product Manager for Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision, and the second part you can watch by following the link below. With the interview you can quickly catch up on the latest stereoscopic 3D-capable offerings from Nvidia and also get some information about what to expect from the company this year. Stereoscopic 3D-capable tablets with Tegra 3 is something that I’d be very interested to see not only as a demo, but as an actual products on the market…

Should You Pull the Trigger on Radeon HD 7970 for Stereo 3D Gaming

3D Vision Blog 19 Jan 2012, 9:06 pm CET

About a month ago the new Radeon HD 7970 GPUs were revealed by AMD as the must have solution for gamers willing to have a really powerful next generation video card in their system. And a bit earlier than that AMD has released a Catalyst Preview driver 12.1 announcing some new and exciting features for gamers. Both of these also came with some very interesting promises for gamers interested in stereoscopic 3D as well, such as multi-gpu CrossfireX support in stereo 3D mode, HDMI 1.4a 30Hz 3D mode on supported hardware, 60Hz 3D mode support over HDMI, Eyefinity setups with active stereoscopic 3D monitors.

So the question that many gamers interested in playing their favorite game titles in stereoscopic 3D mode were asking themselves (and me too) is if they should buy a new video card based on the new AMD Radeon HD 7970 GPUs. And while a lot of people may be really tempted in pulling the trigger on a Radeon HD 7970 for stereoscopic 3D gaming platform, I would strongly suggest to wait a bit more and not to be in a hurry. There are a lot of things that we are now expecting from AMD, but they are apparently not in a hurry to deliver them, especially after the release of the HD 7970 that yet again brings some architectural changes and probably way too many features for the company to quickly bring them to the users. It has been about a month already since the official announcement of the Radeon HD 7970 and while the card is “Out of Stock” already in most places or is being sold for an extra high price where there are some quantities, there is still no proper driver available for that GPU. Let me explain what I mean by that, on AMD’s website there is still only one driver available for the AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series of GPUs, released on 1/9/2012 with no version or information what features it supports, it is only available for Windows 7 64-bit OS, so you can pretty safely assume this is not the typical official video driver you are used in getting from AMD for their products.

The problem with this driver release is that there is no information about what features it supports, not only regarding the stereo 3D, but in general what from the all new things that were announced with the release of the new GPU are already supported. The latest official Catalyst Driver 11.12 is from 12/13/2011, or over a month ago and it does not have support for the new GPUs. So AMD may need some time for releasing a proper driver and for making available all the features initially introduced in the Catalyst Preview driver 12.1 as well as all the new things announced as supported for the new GPU. And especially if you are interested in using the HD 7970 for stereoscopic 3D gaming you might have trouble not only in getting the new software related features, but also in getting the 3D-capable hardware that is going to be compatible with them. Not to mention the fact that you may have trouble finding more than one of these cards or that you will have to pay extra for them and then find out that stereo 3D mode is not yet supported in CrossfireX in the driver. Better play it safe now, instead of being sorry later on, because of being too eager to get your hands on the new hardware. I do plan to do some testing of the new AMD Radeon HD 7970 in stereo 3D mode when a proper driver for it is released…

Now Available: GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and Professional

3D Vision Blog 18 Jan 2012, 7:50 pm CET

Just a few days after the release of public beta versions of the new professional GoPro CineForm Studio GoPro is releasing new version of its professional family of 2D and 3D production software – GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and GoPro CineForm Studio Professional. The GoPro CineForm Studio is available for free, the Premium version (replacing the CineForm Neo) is priced at $299 USD and the license for the Professional version (replacing the CineForm Neo3D) will cost you $999 USD. There are trial versions available for the Premium and Pro versions of the software available that you can test to see if you need the extra features they provide over the free standard version of the software.

What’s New in the GoPro CineForm Studio Product Line

GoPro CineForm Studio Available for both Mac and Windows platforms, GoPro CineForm Studio enables users of every skill level to adjust aspect ratios and instantly correct distortions or “image stretching” that typically occurs when resizing images. And for high impact, dramatic time lapse sequences, GoPro CineForm Studio now enables users to add keyframes anywhere in the video, and add effects such as pan and zoom to introduce movement and drama to time lapse sequences.

Other new features include: - Automatic recognition for 3D videos for YouTube uploads - Auto-update of HD HERO2 camera firmware - Support for popular .mov and .mp4 video formats to bring in content from other camera systems

GoPro CineForm Premium and GoPro CineForm Professional For professional cinematographers, filmmakers and videographers, GoPro has also strengthened its family of professional applications; GoPro CineForm Premium and GoPro CineForm Professional. GoPro CineForm Studio Premium captures the most popular features of both CineForm’s Neo HD and Neo 3D into a singular, new solution ideal for 2D and 3D broadcast and feature film production. GoPro CineForm Studio Professional extends even more powerful stereo 3D post-production capabilities to 3D broadcasters and 3D feature filmmakers, and is optimized for multi-camera stereo rigs, such as SI, PHANTOM, RED, and ARRI ALEXA. Additional features at-a-glance include:

GoPro CineForm Studio Premium: - New and improved user interface - Non-destructive Color correction - Non-destructive Reframing/Image manipulation - Non-destructive 3D correction - Support for a wide range of consumer and professional 2D and 3D (single body) video cameras - Support for HD and beyond

GoPro CineForm Studio Professional: - New and improved user interface - Non-destructive Color correction - Non-destructive Reframing/Image manipulation - Advanced Non-destructive 3D correction - Support for a wide range of consumer and professional 2D and 3D (all types) video cameras - Support for HD and beyond - Independent eye control for professional 3D camera rigs

- For more information about the new GoPro Cineform Studio application…

More About Silicon Micro Display’s Upcoming ST1080 3D HMD Device

3D Vision Blog 17 Jan 2012, 10:43 pm CET

Back in November last year I’ve mentioned the upcoming SiliconMicroDisplay ST1080 3D HMD and now the product is getting closer to soon becoming available on the market. Silicon Micro Display (SMD) was present at CES this year and there they were showing prototypes of their Full HD 3D-capable head mounted display unit. Neil Schneider from MTBS has managed to do a short interview at the Silicon Micro Display’s booth at CES, so now there is a bit more information about the device. It seems that SMD is not only interested in the possible use of their device for stereoscopic 3D entertainment, but also has interest in the use of the HMD device for Augmented Reality (AR) applications since the unit will feature semi transparent displays. The ST1080 HMD device you wear weights just 180 grams, so it is going to be pretty light and comfortable to be worn for longer time, but there is also an external control unit that has the HDMI input as well as some control buttons. In the interview they mention the device is HDMI 1.3a-capable, which can turn out to be a bit problematic for compatibility, with a HDMI 1.4 and even higher resolution model in the works. There is also a micro USB port that would allow you to use external power sources such as compact batteries when you want to be able to use the device on the go for example. No head-tracking features are planned for the device, so this may come as a bit of a disappointment for some gamers, but the guys at SMD have apparently decided to focus more on the core technology and functionality of the HMD device instead to fill it in with extra features that may not be that useable or well designed and functional. And now for the pricing and availability, initially these Full HD 3D-capable HMDs will be sold for $799 USD, no exact date for the product release on the market, but it will hopefully be this year with initial availability in the US.

- To watch the full stereoscopic 3D video interview with Silicon Micro Displays…

Stereo 3D Video of the HDMI Press Conference at CES 2012

3D Vision Blog 17 Jan 2012, 9:58 pm CET

Neil Schneider from MTBS has managed to capture the HDMI Press Conference at CES 2012 on a 3D video, so if you’ve missed it or were unable to visit CES this year, it is something that you will probably find interesting to watch. The video is over half an hour, so make sure you have some free time when deciding to watch it. In the press conference HDMI reveals details of their new HDMI Forum and introduces its leadership, it also includes some interested details for a proposed specification upgrade as well as a discussion of stereoscopic 3D gaming on both AMD and Nvidia platforms.

- Visit MTBS3D for more interesting video coverage from 2012 CES with more yet to come…

Camsports Fusion 3D Portable Action Camera is Coming Soon

3D Vision Blog 16 Jan 2012, 9:49 pm CET

The French company Camsorts has chosen the CES show this year to present their new 3D-capable action camera that is going under the name Fusion 3D (if you’ve been there and seen it live you are welcome to share your feedback). The interesting thing about the device is that it is going to be providing a dual sensor Full HD 3D camera in a single package with a fixed interaxial distance. Camsports has not yet officially announced what will be the interaxial distance of the Fusion 3D camera, however the interaxial should be roughly about 3 centimeters, judging from the official pictures of the device. You should know that the camera itself is not going to directly produce the output in a single file, instead it will be recording in two separate streams in two different SD cards, so you will have to join them in the post production. This may sound a bit inconvenient at first, but apparently the idea behind this design is to be able to offer a non 3D recording mode as well with the option to use the two sensors for recording with different settings. Both sensors should be well synchronized no matter if you use them in 2D or 3D mode, and when not in stereo 3D recording mode you should be able to use different resolutions, exposure, color temperature, white balance or even apparently shutter speed.

And now a bit about technical specifications, the Fusion 3D camera should be offering a 135°wide-angle Full HD recording in either 1920×1080 with 25 or 30 fps or 1280×720 in 25/30/50/60 fps modes (not too sure if it is interlaced or progressive as there is contradicting information). The Fusion 3D camera will apparently use a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor and should also be able to record photos in 5Mp resolution (not yet clear if this will also support 3D or only in 2D mode) and the videos are recorded in MOV file container (hopefully with H.264 compression). As mentioned, the camera records two separate streams on two different SD flash cards with two 4GB cards included with the product and up to 32 GB cards supported. The dimensions of the Camsports Fusion 3D camera are: 13 cm in length, 7 cm in width, 2.5 cm in depth and the weight is 230 grams with the battery included (should last you for 60 minutes of use). The device will not be waterproof apparently and waterproof case should be offered as an accessory should you need to make it more resistant to not so good environmental conditions, something that is quite common in action sports.

The new 3D-capable Fusion 3D action camera should become available on the market in the spring this year with a recommended price of $599 USD and that is something that might be a bit of a setback at first, but it also depends on the level of quality and performance that it will be offering as compared to other already available alternatives such as GoPro’s 3D HERO system using GoPro Hero/Hero 2 cameras for example. So be on the lookout for first reviews and/or sample 2D and 3D footage recorded with that new camera when they start becoming available online, hopefully very soon.

- For more about the Camsports Fusion 3D camera visit the official website…

The Best 3D Video of 2011 on 3DVisionLive.com – Deus Ex Homine

3D Vision Blog 15 Jan 2012, 9:59 pm CET

Nvidia has chosen what is the best 3D video of 2011 from the clips published on their 3DVisionLive.com portal the one they’ve considered to be the most ambitious, compelling, and technically excellent. That video is Peter H. Chang’s Deus Ex Homine that is an impressive compilation of motion-controlled stereo 3D time-lapse photography taken in the San Francisco area, a video that was also featured here on the blog back in October last year. So if you have missed seeing it back then, then you should take a look at it now as it is indeed impressive and looks really well in stereo 3D mode. You may also want to take a look at the gallery containing the best 12 stereoscopic 3D photos that Nvidia has chosen from the thousands of 3D photos uploaded by users in 2011 in their stereoscopic 3D community website.

- The best 3D Photos of the Year 2011 from all published on the 3DVisionLive…

ViewSonic V3D271 is an Upcoming 27-inch Passive 3D Monitor

3D Vision Blog 12 Jan 2012, 4:06 pm CET

When I saw the announcement of the new 27-inch 3D-capable ViewSonic V3D271 monitor I was quite interested to get more information about it, as it was supposed to be a 3D Vision ready monitor according to the official information released by Viewsonic. This would of course mean another 27-inch 3D Vision 2 and 3D Lightboost capable solution appearing on the market, but unfortunately it has turned out to be just a mistake in the announcement. This I’ve learned after asking ViewSonic for information if the new monitor is actually a passive 3D or an active 3D solution, and the official announcement was then edited to reflect the fact that the monitor is indeed a passive 3D solution. You can still however find a lot of websites that have reported the monitor as being an active 3D one and Nvidia 3D Vision ready as per the initial information contained in the official press release…

So if you see a news or announcement about this monitor containing this:

V3D271 3D monitor: An ideal home entertainment monitor, the V3D271 is an active 3D display that provides stunning 1920 by 1080 Full HD resolution for home and technology enthusiasts. The 27″ display comes with NVIDIA glasses and dual 2-watt stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound to provide users with both a high-sensory audio and visual experience. The expansive screen gives users even more display space for high-impact 3D multimedia and gaming.

You should read it in the following correct way:

V3D271 3D monitor: An ideal home entertainment monitor, the V3D271 is a polarized 3D display that provides stunning 1920 by 1080 Full HD resolution for home and technology enthusiasts. The 27″ display comes with dual 2-watt stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound to provide users with both a high-sensory audio and visual experience. The expansive screen gives users even more display space for high-impact 3D multimedia and gaming.

According to ViewSonic the 27-inch V3D271 passive 3D monitor should be available in the second quarter of the year and there is no information about pricing available for now.

- Visit the official product page that doesn’t yer reveal a lot of details about the monitor…

WikiPad:3D – an Autostereoscopic 3D Gaming Tablet Coming Soon

3D Vision Blog 12 Jan 2012, 3:36 pm CET

WikiPad:3D is claimed to be the first autostereoscopic 3D Android 4.0-based tablet with an attachable video game controller designed to offer maximum comfort and designed especially for mobile gamers. The device made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and while there is still not too much information about it yet, it has clearly drawn a lot of attention and is turning to be a product generating a lot of interest in the stereoscopic 3D community. The device has been designed for portability (it is a tablet after all), using an 8-inch autostereoscopic 3D touch screen with a claimed resolution of 1080p (or capable of playing back 1080p video, although some sources talk about 1280×800 resolution?) and should come with Android 4.0 OS. The resolution in stereo 3D mode however is probably less than the claimed 1080p or the higher resolution is most likely only available in 2D mode. The WikiPad video game controller can be attached directly to the tablet, making the device almost like a portable gaming console, but with a bigger display and with some extra capabilities like the stereo 3D support. And while you should be able to play games directly on the tablet it seems that the makers of the device plan to support new cloud gaming services on it, so you could be able to even play PC games on your portable device with much higher graphics quality that the tablet’s hardware could normally offer.

The WikiPad should be available for purchase in March this year with a price maybe of around $249 USD, and hopefully we are going to be seeing some more information about the device including detailed technical specifications and a list of all the features it is going to offer.

- Visit the official WikiPad website, although there isn’t much info on it yet…

GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and Professional Beta Software

3D Vision Blog 11 Jan 2012, 10:23 pm CET

GoPro has released public beta versions of the new GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and Professional software for working with 3D video for PCs for Windows and MAC, software that is going to be replacing the CineForm Neo and Neo3D products. These new beta versions of the software come fully functional with 15-day trial and the first official release of the GoPro CineForm Studio should be available in a few weeks. The new GoPro CineForm Studio Premium (Neo level) and GoPro CineForm Studio Professional (Neo3D level) applications incorporate much of the functionality of the products they are going to be replacing in a new and more user friendly user interface and of course are bringing new features such as the added support for MVC 3D cameras for example. You should uninstall any previous versions of CineForm, Neo, or GoPro CineForm Studio (if you have them installed) before installing and trying these new beta products. You are also welcome to report any issues you may find while trying the software to help in its improvement.

- To download the beta versions of the GoPro CineForm Studio (Win/Mac)…

Test Stereo 3D Video Shot with LG Optimus 3D with Firmware V21b

3D Vision Blog 11 Jan 2012, 9:55 pm CET

Here is a short 3D video showing RC cars doing snow jumps, recorded with the LG Optimus 3D smartphone after applying the latest firmware update (V21b), the one that doubles the recording bitrate from 6 Mbps to 12 Mbps in stereo 3D mode. After the update the device still records in Side by Side format with 720p half horizontal resolution (squashed). You can download the original clip (not the modified from YouTube version) from the link below if you wish to get better idea about the full quality of the 3D video recording after the latest update for LG Optimus 3D. You can notice a bit more crosstalk/ghosting due to the highly contrasting moving darker objects (RC cars) over the white snow, also the automatic white balance is not perfect and the snow tint changes from bluish to reddish while panning the device.

- To download the 3D video clip shot with LG Optimus 3D in MP4 format…

Panasonic With New 2012 Smart VIERA Plasma 3D HDTV Lineup

3D Vision Blog 11 Jan 2012, 11:43 am CET

Panasonic’s 3D-capable Plasma HDTVs are still considered among the best for stereoscopic 3D use and each year the company is improving and adding new features in their new lineup and now it is time for the 2012 lineup. There is of course a new top model – the VT50 Series, that will offer all the top features and it will be only available in 55-inch and 65-inch configuration, but also four more new 3D-capable series – GT50, ST50, UT50 and XT50 as well as just one non 3D-capable series – the U50. The focus of the new 2012 lineup is of course the Smart functionality that should make the TV set way more functional and go beyond just a TV, but the 3D capabilities and image quality are also among the key points and the new and improved Plasma panels should bring better quality in stereoscopic 3D mode as well.

The 2012 models employ NeoPlasma Black 2500 provide a crisp image even when the content shows very fast motion. The 2012 panel further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. In addition, a new panel structure and pre-discharge control technology contribute to an increased native contrast level. Additionally, all the 3D models include DLNA connections for easy link-up to other DLNA equipped products. Improved power efficiency has been addressed with, among other technology advances, new and improved phosphor mixtures and more efficient electronics.

The six VIERA Plasma series, VT50, GT50, ST50, UT50, XT50 and U50 (the only 2D one), feature self illuminating panels with ultimate black levels, NeoPlasma technologies (VT/GT/ST) providing a black filter with a higher efficiency panel that generates the best balance of black and white under brighter environments. The new Louver filter and new high performance panel result in improved external light shading, improved clarity and improved light transmittance. The 2012 models employ the NeoPlasma Black 2500 (VT/GT/ST/UT), a 6,220,800 pixel cells FULL local dimming, 24,576 steps of gradation technology (VT/GT) (previously only available in professional monitors), a new custom driver LSI and a fast switching phosphor panel on all of Panasonic’s 1080p 3D models. Panasonic also continues its relationship with THX with six Full HD 3D Plasma HDTVs, certified in both 2D and 3D mode by the prestigious company founded by George Lucas. THX certification indicates to the consumer that the picture quality has been certified to meet the stringent standards of Hollywood’s top film makers.

All in all what you should expect from the new 2012 lineup of 3D-capable Plasma HDTVs from Panasonic is better image quality – brighter picture, higher contrast, richer colors, better external light blocking and faster response. And when all this is applied in stereoscopic 3D mode you should get even nicer looking and realistic image with less crosstalk. The built-in media player should also be further improved to support more formats. What is not mentioned however is if the new 2012 lineup of 3D-capable Plasma HDTVs from Panasonic will use higher bandwidth-capable HDMI 1.4 chips, so that you could be able to run them in 1080p 30Hz 3D mode or even 1080p 60Hz 3D mode as this is something that will immediately make them way more attractive for stereo 3D gamers and not only for 3D movie lovers. Hopefully we’ll get more details about the extra questions that arise as soon as the first reviews of the new 2012 product line start to appear online.

- For more information about the new top model Panasonic Smart VIERA VT50 3D HDTV…

Fisher Price and Spatial View to Digitize 3D Photos from View-Master

3D Vision Blog 10 Jan 2012, 10:49 pm CET

The toy manufacturer Fisher-Price has announced a new partnership with Spatial View that will bring back some of the 3D photos from the View-Master back to life in digital format for 3D-dnabled devices. The digital 3D content will be available trough a specialized digital content store expected to be available in late Q1 this year that will offer a selection of titles consisting of national parks, travel, nature, and history that will be sold in packs of 18 to 21 images for $1.99 USD.

Since 1939, View-Master images have brought the world to life for children and adults alike through its iconic reels and viewers. With over 1.5 billion reels sold, the View-Master image archive contains thousands of images covering a century of pop culture, current events, nature, science, history and travel.

The access to the digitized View-Master reels will be available through Spatial View’s 3DeeSlide accessory for the iPhone 4/4S, allowing users to see View-Master images in 3D, without 3D glasses. Support for 3D-capable Android smartphones, Windows PCs, and 3D TV platforms is also expected to follow after that.

- For more information or to be notified when the View-Master 3D images will be available…

New More Compact Sony HDR-TD20V 3D Camcorder Announced

3D Vision Blog 10 Jan 2012, 12:46 pm CET

At the 2012 CES Sony has announced a new more compact 3D-capable consumer camcorder in the form of Sony HDR-TD20V, a camera apparently based on the last year’s HDR-TD10, but with reduced size in order to make it more compact. According to Sony the new HDR-TD20VE is around 66% of the size of its predecessor, and while it is not bad to have the camera becoming more compact, there is something that suffers from the size reduction. I’m talking about the fact that the interaxial distance of the new model (Sony HDR-TD20V) has been further reduced to about 21 mm, and while this makes it more suitable for shooting closer things in 3D, if you shoot more distant things they will be looking flatter than with the older HDR-TD10.

Sony HDR-TD20V 3D Camcorder Main Features:

- Up to 4hr Full HD 3D on 64GB memory - Dual 1/3.91 type Exmor R CMOS Sensor and dual BIONZ processor - Dual G Lens with 10x optical zoom; 12x extended zoom (3D) / 17x extended zoom (2D); 33.4mm wide angle (3D) / 29.8mm (2D) - Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode - Up to 20.4 effective megapixel still photo (2D only) - 5.1ch surround sound with Auto Wind Noise Reduction and Closer Voice - 8.8cm/3.5″ wide Xtra Fine 3D LCD touchscreen - Stereo speaker with S-Master Amplifier technology - Connect and quick charge with built-in USB cable - GPS with detailed mapping

The new Sony HDR-TD20V apparently is also not capable of recording 3D photos, you can capture only 2D photos with even higher resolution than with the older model (HDR-RD10) that also was not capable of taking 3D photos. The new model HDR-TD20V is also only capable of recording in 50i/60i (depending on region) 3D mode, so still no 24p 3D recording option… or with order words Sony just made the 3D camera more compact and with a bit smaller interaxial, there is not much improvement in the functionality it offers. The Sony HDR-TD20V should be available on the market around the end of March this year with the same price as the Sony HDR-RD10 is currently available at.

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