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We created RG Specs because we felt that there was a vast amount of information that was scattered all over the web about the growing 3D media world . We wanted to consolidate all of it so that our viewers would have a 3D information portal to learn and share the 3D experience. On our site you will learn all about news regarding past, present, and future film releases, reviews, 3D technology, theaters and locations.
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17 to 6! Stereoscopic 3D beats Converted 3D in Oscar Nominations « 3DContentBlog
Yesterday the nominees for the 84th Academy Awards Oscars were announced. See details on this Wikipedia page. Hugo, widely regarded as the best 3D film of all times, leads with eleven nominations. But how did 3D fare overall? And did Stereoscopic Native 3D beat converted 2D to 3D?Overall, 3D films received a total of 23 nominations; Not bad considering that many critics have declared 3D for dead in year 2 “post- Avatar”. Scorsese’s masterpiece Hugo collected nominations in many categories 11. Other notable 3D nominations included Transformers and Harry Potter 3each. And six films were nominated for one Oscar each: Tintin, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots, La Luna, Pina and Rio. As always, the total number of nominations a film receives is not necessarily interesting as there are many minor categories like best original song Rio, best makeup Harry Potter,
via 17 to 6! Stereoscopic 3D beats Converted 3D in Oscar Nominations « 3DContentBlog.
Torsten Hoffmann: Why the Canal+ 3D initiative failed | Broadband TV News
We are currently experimenting an interesting phase on the 3D TV “hype cycle” with a few very promising statistics coming from Asia and Middle East.In a few European countries 3D seems to be taking off slower than expected. This week the news that Canal+ is ceasing its 3D channel has shocked various stakeholders in the industry. Disclaimer: As distributor of 3D content I am biased, but here is my opinion and two reasons why Canal+ 3D failed:
via Torsten Hoffmann: Why the Canal+ 3D initiative failed | Broadband TV News.
Delving into the 3D TV Technology Dispute through 3D Glasses
Delving into the 3D TV Technology Dispute through 3D Glasses.
Hello, I’m Yoo-chul Kim and I am in charge of software and global R&D strategy in the CTO Technology Strategy Team. What did you think of my last post, ‘Delving into the 3D TV Technology Dispute through Picture Quality’. Following that post, Today, we are going to talk about the glasses, which is an important factor in choosing 3D TVs.
Via, http://whylgtv.lge.com/archives/2343
Asias moviemakers embrace 3D revolution – Yahoo! News
A 3D horror movie set in a public toilet block is part of a revolution underway in the Asian film industry as low-budget 3D productions take on the big studios at their own game.At the 16th Busan International Film Festival BIFF, audiences have been lining up to see the likes of multi-million dollar 3D productions “The Three Musketeers” and the re-imaged version of the local monster hit “The Host”.But there?s also been a groundswell of support for two debut features that use the same cutting edge digital technology to help entertain at a fraction of the price.”Budget doesn?t matter, it is story that matters in cinema and it?s the same when you are using 3D,” said South Korean Choo Sang-rok, director of the 3D feature “Persimmon.”Choo?s edgy horror movie, which had its world premiere at BIFF — Asias largest film festival, was shot on a budget of around US$2 million.
Study finds passive 3D TVs superior to active | Crave – CNET
Passive 3D TVs come with up to 4 pairs of inexpensive glasses, but a new shoot-out says active 3D TVs, which use expensive shutter glasses, perform worse.Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET
A new study comparing the two current types of 3D TVs available for sale, active and passive, finds that passive 3D TVs had superior image quality to their active counterparts. I was personally surprised by the finding, since Ive found the opposite in my reviews comparing the two types of 3D TVs.
The author of the study, Raymond Soneira, is the man behind the DisplayMate evaluation and calibration software. Ive found his past work generally on target and well-researched, with plenty of supporting labs-based observations. This study, encapsulated in an article called 3D TV Display Technology Shoot-Out, is in the same vein.
If youre at all interested in 3D TV or 3D imaging in general, the entire article is worth a read. Heres the main conclusion:
Based on our extensive lab measurements and visual test comparisons between 3D TVs with FPR Passive Glasses versus 3D TVs with Active Shutter Glasses, we found that the Passive Glasses TVs delivered substantially and demonstrably better all around 3D imaging, 3D Contrast and sense of 3D depth, better 3D sharpness, better overall 3D picture quality, immersion and realism, and freedom from 3D ghosting, image Crosstalk, and flicker. This was true in all but a small number of situations, all of which we document [in the report].
From the passive camp Soneira tested an LG 47LW6500 and a Vizio E3D470VX, while from the active camp he chose a Samsung UN46D7000 and a Sony KDL-46HX729. All are LCDs, and all but the Vizio use LED backlights. He did not test any plasma TVs but writes that “they all use Active Shutter Glasses that are virtually identical to the LCD models, so our conclusions regarding their flicker, comfort, convenience, and cost apply to them as well.
“The meat of the article is devoted to breaking down the observations and measurements of the various 3D picture quality factors, among them image brightness, flicker, crosstalk/ghosting both straight on and from various viewing angles, positions, and head tilts, resolution, and sharpness. In every category Soneira found passive superior to active, and he backs up his findings extensively with lab tests, charts, and precise descriptions of program material complete with time stamps. The idea is that interested parties can check the shoot-outs findings for themselves.
via Study finds passive 3D TVs superior to active | Crave – CNET.