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HDMI Licensing announced that it will add 3D support to the HDMI 1.4 specifications which will allow consumers to watch 3D movies and play 3D video games on their High Definition TV sets.

HDMI, which stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface, allows devices like gaming consoles and set-top boxes to display media content on televisions sets and other output devices. The consumer electronic world is on the verge of a revolution in 3D technology as several major electronics manufacturers Sony, LG and Samsung announcing products with 3D support.

2010 is going to be the year of tiger…tiger 3D!Roaring 3D broadcasting.

source: itproportal.com

What do you think is better than HD (High Definition)? HD in 3D, of course! It would seem that the folks are DirecTV are planning to launch an all HD 3D channel sometime in 2010. This will be possible thanks to a new DirecTV satellite being launched sometime soon, and should be fully operational by March 2010. With that in place, you should be served a variety of movies and sports that conform to the latest 3D standard. The good news in here is that all this should work just fine with your DirectTV HD box after a firmware update; but the bad news is that you’ll probably a need a new TV that is compatible with 3D, and there should be plenty of such TVs announced at CES 2010. Will be all be watching 3D HD movies by the end of 2010? We certainly hope so.

Source: ubergizmo.com

Let’s start out by talking a little bit about the evolution of 3D. You may have heard the news recently about 3D Footage of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth shot back in 1953. You might think, wow, 3D was around way back then. However, if you are a 1950’s film fan, you might remember Vincent Price in the House of Wax or Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder originally presented in 3D. The truth is, is that 3D, or more accurately Stereoscopic 3D, was first created with still pictures in the 1840’s with a device called a stereopticon. Think of it as an early forerunner of the Viewmaster, which started in 1939 and reached its height in popularity in the mid-60’s.

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Last December 1-3, 2009, 3D Stereo Media was held at the Convention Center of Liège, Belgium. Literally, it was like a “Festival” of 3D technology and a Festival of 3D films. It showcased a series of seminars and presentations tackling everything about the aspects of 3D stereo, today and beyond. It also features an exhibit showing the state-of- the-art in many areas of 3D, in particular for 3D in the cinema and in the home for advertisement, and for communication.

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Rock Hill-based 3D Systems Corp. has started selling its prototype- and parts-making system in Europe.

3Dproparts, the system name, is supported by a new German-language Web sitebut plans to add other language feature soon.

3D Systems also plans to expand its sales in Europe by “strategic acquisitions,” the company says.

The company’s machines will “provide our European customers with the ultimate one-stop shopping experience for all their design, prototyping and manufacturing needs,” says Greg Elfering, vice president of 3D Systems European sales and marketing.

3D Systems (NASDAQ:TDSC) produces equipment that makes three-dimensional prototypes and working parts for a range of industries.

source: Charlotte Business Journal

GLC_Player is an open source 3D model viewer that can display models in COLLADA, STL, 3DS, and OBJ, and other file formats.

With GLC_Player, you can easily make albums with your 3D models to quickly browse folders. Also, it has screen capture features, to take images of your models.

Moreover, it adds a cool feature; multi-capture, which enables you to take a snapshot of your model in rotation (for example, to make a rotating gif or flash animation of your model).

GLC_Player runs in Mac, Linux and Windows. The interface is very easy and there’s no need to read manuals. Once the model is loaded, the application uses very little system resources.

source: hiperia3d.com

Sony Pictures is planning to produce Zombieland in 3D.

3D films are progressively becoming a hit for maximizing profits, giving many recent films — such as Sony’s “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” — a momentous increase.

Zombieland producer Gavin Polone, said, “Everyone had fun watching (the first) Zombieland; making it a more visceral experience can only make it better. I don’t think you want to see ‘Ordinary People’ in 3-D. But Zombieland is clearly one movie that will benefit from (the technique).”

Sony has closed deals with Polone and director Ruben Fleischer to return for the sequel, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick returning to pen the screenplay.

Zombieland cost $24 million and has earned $85.2 million worldwide to date though can only be viewed on selected places.

Source: rabiddoll.com

If you are sick of looking at the same old isolated two dimensional desktop which has barely changed over the last 20 years then we have just the thing for you!

Bump Top is an alternative 3D desktop which enables users to visually connect with their desktops. It is described by its creators as having ‘the natural feel of a desk only with the power of a computer underneath to help make you more productive’.

It has one flat layer which has three ‘walls’ surrounding it, one horizontally and two vertically.  The 3D desktop allows you to pin your most important files on one of the surrounding walls which helps to make them more prominent in comparison to others. This is especially ideal for any important files that you may not want to forget about. As well as moving files to these walls, Bump Top allows you to create ‘sticky notes’ which you can simply keep reminders on and then stick them to your wall. Such as; ‘Stop playing on your computer and do your laundry!!!’

An example of the 3D Bump Top desktop in use!

The files that are in use most regularly become larger than other files which aren’t used quite as much, which again makes particular icons and files easier to find. As well as things becoming larger, Bump Top lets you create piles of files as you would in real life. Using these piles is an extremely easy way to keep organized and your desktop clutter free! With the piles you can simply scroll though them to see the files, like you would to glance at a magazine’s pages.

Within this fully 3D space, all walls are clickable and when clicked they will move you to focus on a particular viewpoint. As well as Bump Top being ideal for keeping things tidy, it has the ability to keep you up to date with what’s happening in your friends and families lives from just looking at your desktop. From the Bump Top desktop you can create a photo frame within which all your friends’ online photo feeds will become viewable, or you can simply drag a picture onto the facebook or twitter widget and it will be automatically uploaded to the social networking site.

So if you and your computer fancy a change, then we recommend that a three dimensional desktop is a good place to start. Bump Top is available for a free download from BumpTop.com

Source; BumpTop.com

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2D vs 3D what is in store and where are we going? What usually starts out as a friendly discussion can easily turn into a venom spewing argument about what’s better, what sells more, and if the 2d era is still relevant.

It seems Mr. Miyamoto, someone who’s made his fair share of both 2d and 3d titles, weighed in on a similar discussion in the latest Nintendo Power.  Miyamoto thinks that not everything needs to be 3d while conceding that there are huge benefits to it. On the the 2d front, he says these games should focus on fun and gameplay and not worry too much about visual experience.

What he says could be misconstrued to mean 2d games look like a pile of brownie mix, but on second thought you can take it to mean sometimes 2d games try too hard to be like 3d games and lose focus on the important aspect (i.e. FUN).  This couldn’t be more true as New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a blast to play and doesn’t require too much skill to just pop in and have some fun .

2D gaming is far from being over although it’s fears are valid with the new breed of 3D games and gamers it is a great lesson in sustainability and weathering time. Lets just keep it fun and play nice there is room for 2D and 3D. Right?

Source: http://mmomfg.com

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As everyone is aware, 3D cinema has rapidly established itself in the Hollywood limelight as the decade draws to an end. This year has possibly being the most eventful year in 3D audience’s history, over the past eleven months brand new invigorating news is released on a daily basis which leaves technological consumers in awe. At this moment in time cinema screens are filled with 3D films, advertisements are now literally jumping out of the screen at audiences, laptops with 3D capabilities allow gamers to be completely emerged in their virtual world and now television audiences are invited into the three dimensional experience.

Channel 4, a British television station has recently brought UK audiences a full week of 3D television programming and it was received with open arms. Although the 3D technology has had a tendency to re-appear then disappear just as quickly, the modern advancements in electronic technology are sure to see the three dimensional ‘gimmick’ becoming a permanent fixture in a television consumer’s life.  In 2010 many companies are set to release full HD 3D television sets into the market, as well seeing popular gaming consoles being updated to bring the 3D experience into the console gaming world. As well as the technology improving, television broadcasters are also constantly in talks over potential future 3D programming. Most recently the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been said to aim for at least 50% of its games to be aired in HD 3D, whilst the director of the London 2012 Olympic games aims to bring the global event to audiences in this new exciting way. As well as individual events being discussed about airing in 3D, ‘SKY’ television has taken the process a step further by stating that they would launch the United Kingdom’s first ever 3D channel by the end of 2010. After hearing of all the upcoming releases and plans, and by reviewing Hollywood’s intended output, the future is certainly set for a surge of ‘in your face’, three dimensional experiences which will not fade away quite as easily as before.