Time to celebrate stereo 3D technology. Did you know there is a Thank God It’s Monday Day? It was January 3. Blue Monday? January 17. No Brainer Day? February 27. National Awkward Moments Day? For many of us, that is nearly every day. Officially, it is March 18—which seems fitting as it comes the day after St. Patrick’s Day, when the Irish celebrate big, and those who … [Read more...] about It’s National 3D Day!
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Immersive technology innovators to gather in Toronto
A new conference aims to be the meeting ground for the nascent immersive technology industry. A new conference in late November aims to gather the professionals building new business with the tools of immersive computing: virtual reality, stereoscopic 3D, augmented reality, gesture technology, and more. Immersed will be November 23-24 in Toronto. Immersed is about giving … [Read more...] about Immersive technology innovators to gather in Toronto
Drs. Peddie and Wallen talk virtualization in stereoscopic 3D
Virtualization helped DreamWorks move from one project annually to three without hiring more artists or buying more computers. Watch the Siggraph conversation shot in 3D. For your YouTube viewing pleasure, we recommend a video created by MTBS3D.com. At the annual JPR Siggraph Luncheon, August 13 in Vancouver, MTBS3D (Meant To Be Seen) founder Neil Schneider caught up with … [Read more...] about Drs. Peddie and Wallen talk virtualization in stereoscopic 3D
Year in review: Looking forward to moving forward
2012 may be remembered as the year the computer graphics industry waited for better times. By Kathleen Maher [Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles from team at Jon Peddie Research. Links to previous articles are at the end.] What, another year over? On one hand it feels like so much has happened, and on the other hand, it doesn’t really seem like … [Read more...] about Year in review: Looking forward to moving forward
Stereoscopic 3D market study reveals fast-growing market with incompatible platforms
New report from Jon Peddie Research identifies new opportunities and challenges in photography, video, gaming and augmented reality. The current marketplace for stereoscopic 3D (S3D) is small but rapidly growing, filled with both opportunity and challenges. Five incompatible markets are emerging on 13 different platforms, according to a new market research study from Jon … [Read more...] about Stereoscopic 3D market study reveals fast-growing market with incompatible platforms
Anthropomorphic robot, 3D HD camera rig highlight Siggraph 2012 Emerging Technologies Preview
The hands-on displays give Siggraph attendees a chance to explore cutting-edge technology research on the show floor. Other projects include virtual tennis and wiring a potted plant to be a computer interface. Attendees at Siggraph 2012 will have the chance to get hands-on with 26 novel research projects at the Emerging Technologies Preview on the Siggraph show floor. The … [Read more...] about Anthropomorphic robot, 3D HD camera rig highlight Siggraph 2012 Emerging Technologies Preview
Infinite Z launches zSpace virtual holographic 3D display for designers
Five years in the making, zSpace delivers a highly realistic 3D experience. zSpace will initially ship with support for Autodesk Maya and Showcase. After five years of development, Silicon Valley start-up Infinite Z is now ready to ship the graphics industry’s first virtual holographic 3D interactive display for design work. The device, called zSpace, is immediately available … [Read more...] about Infinite Z launches zSpace virtual holographic 3D display for designers
The potential for growth in stereoscopic 3D
The recent Dimension3 stereovision conference in Paris was a meeting of doers and market makers, not hobbyists or fans. Jon Peddie assesses the state of the business. By Jon Peddie The Dimension3 conference in Paris covers everything being done in stereovision on the PC, TV, mobile, and cinema. Unlike many S3D conferences, this brings together the doers rather than the … [Read more...] about The potential for growth in stereoscopic 3D