3D technology the future of mainstream use?

3d technology the future of mainstream use?

3d technology is finding itself everywhere today but some movies still don’t use it. Why not? It's used in movies, games, computers, and now even Newspapers.

"Iron Man" just came out this weekend and I had the pleasure of watching it. I thought it was great, but I was wondering why it was not made in 3D. Based on the research I have done, I feel that one of the biggest reason "Iron Man" wasn’t made in 3D was because the cost of upgrading the movie after the fact is immensely expensive. Another reason not to, Thanks to the horrid post 3D work on "Clash of the Titans", is knowing that remaking the movie simply won’t look as good as if they first made it in 3D to begin with.

Sony has just announced that it's next generation of console games is now in 3D. They first introduced these new 3D games for the Play Station 3 System and I’m almost positive that the next gaming system that they come out with will be entirely 3D.

Computers are also on the verge of including 3D entertainment options, with talks of making the first 3D desktop is in the near future. Google is one of the project leaders on this endeavor. The new technology will allow the desktop users to have multiple icons on different levels making them stackable. Also they would include a range of other browsing and surfing features that would look really cool on a 3D desktop.

In London a local newspaper is introducing the first 3D article for their readers. It is featuring pictures from this upcoming world cup in Africa and should really set the bar for newspapers going forward. They are including with there paper some 3D glasses to enjoy the article.

Is this 3d Technology becoming mainstream? If so what’s next Sports? I hope so!

Businesses around the world are looking at 3D entertainment and are embracing it. I personally think it's going to be the future but we will find out in the years to come.

By Brian Zippin

3D Stereoscopic video tutorial

This is a great basics tutorial for Side by Side Stereoscopic shooting take a look and learn a little. Zip In Media will be offering 3d Stereoscopic video very soon.

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Pre-Sales for the Panasonic AG-3DA1 are out there!

If you are interested in the first 3D camcorder be sure to get out your pocketbook. Two sites have started pre-selling the new Panasonic Camera the AG-3DA1.
Texas Media Systems and AValive. The going rate is $21,000!


The Full Released Description:

Panasonic AG-3DA1 Integrated Full HD 3d Camcorder

The AG-3DA1 is the world’s first professional quality, fully-integrated, full HD 3D camcorder offering SD media card recording. Built to order, this offer is being made as a result of the tremendous demand for the Full HD 3D camcorder since its introduction at the International CES show.

At less than 6.6 pounds, the AG-3DA1 is equipped with dual lenses and two full 1920 x 1080 2.07 megapixel 3-MOS imagers to record 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) and 720/60p and 50p in AVCHD. It can record for up to 180 minutes on dual 32GB SD cards in Panasonic’s professional AVCHD PH mode, and offers professional interfaces including dual HD-SDI out, HDMI (version 1.4), two XLR connectors, built-in stereo microphone and twin-lens camera remotes.

Easier to Use
Current 3D systems are large-scale setups in which two cameras are fitted to a rig in parallel, or vertically intersect across a half-mirror. Separate recorders are also required. In the AG-3DA1, the lenses, camera head, and a dual Memory Card recorder are integrated into a single, lightweight body. The camcorder also incorporates stereoscopic adjustment controls making it easier to use and operate.

The twin-lens system adopted in the camcorder’s optical section allows the convergence point to be adjusted. Functions for automatically correcting horizontal and vertical displacement are also provided. Conventional 3D camera systems require these adjustments to be made by means of a PC or an external video processor. This new camcorder, however, will automatically recalibrate without any need for external equipment, allowing immediate 3D image capture.

More Flexible
The solid-state memory file-based recording system offers greater flexibility to produce Full HD 3D videos reliably in more challenging shooting environments. The AG-3DA1 is lighter weight and smaller than current 3D rigs, while providing the flexibility of handheld-style shooting. Setup and transportation is simplified, making it ideal for sports, documentary and filmmaking projects.

Solid-State Reliability and Workflow
Right and Left Full HD video streams of the twin-lens 3D camcorder can be recorded and distributed as files on SDHC/SD Memory Cards, ensuring higher reliability than tape, optical disc, HDD or other mechanical-based recording systems. This solid-state, no-moving-parts design will help significantly reduce maintenance costs.

Users will enjoy a fast, highly-productive file-based workflow, with instant, random access to recorded content; easy plug-in to both Mac and PC-based platforms; and longer recording capacity.

More Affordable
Using a standardized, fully integrated design, the AG-3DA1 is being offered at a much lower price than traditional 3D rigs. Transportation expenses for this handheld unit will be less and faster setup times reduce labor costs. Using standard, re-recordable SDHC/SD Memory Cards available already everywhere, media costs become almost insignificant.

In addition to a camcorder, Panasonic also announced the BT-3DL2550, a 25” professional-quality 3D LCD monitor for field use, and the AG-HMX100, a professional HD digital AV mixer for live 3D event production. Panasonic will offer professional production equipment to allow video professionals to efficiently create 3D content, so consumers can enjoy 3D video using Panasonic 3D home theater systems.

3D is it the future of film and how soon is it going to be here?

Stereoscopic 3D, the third dimension. Is it the future of film? And how soon is it going to be here?

If you haven't been under a rock in 2009, then you know that the highest grossing movie of all time, Avatar, was a 3D movie as well as the highest grossing Animated film this year, Up (both Best Picture Oscar nominees). What other types of 3D exist out there? We’ll there are many types, I’m only going to discuss a few. If you would like to know more or other kinds, please see the attachment on our blog.

The first 3D technology I would like to discuss is shooting entirely using a 3d camera. The best example of this is from the movie Avatar. The first true 3D movie raking in a bunch of money and probably the best movie of all time, Avatar isn’t the only 3D movie out there though. Clash of the titans is one of those new movies, but a little different since this movie was converted after the movie was made which, I believe, doesn’t give movies like Avatar a good name. If movies aren’t shot in 3D than it should be re-shot for it. Especially if the technology right now is not that good to convert it.

Many new companies are starting to offer this new 3D technology as a service to businesses and other film companies. Stereoscopic 3D cameras are the next wave of professional digital cameras. Another technology other than the 1st 3D Professional camera from Panasonic, the AG-3DA1 (Retailing for $21,000), or a side by side rig, is a 3D lens like the V3 which can almost give the same affect and without glasses. These lenses can range from $1,000 to $3,000 dollars for a single lens.

Of course, what good is stereoscopic 3d if you can't watch it on anything? One example of the new 3d technology in viewing is from the Hitachi Company. Their display is going to be a Glasses-less 3D LCD or Sharp announcing their first 3D Quatron TV Panel in Japan. However, the 3D televisions don't really make much sense to buy until 3D is more readily available. The biggest problem with the current TV's 3D technology today is the fact that people who have these TVs must buy the glasses as well. The 3D technology for in home use is too new right now.

The next 3D technology that I would like to discuss is the tablet becoming 3D now too. This might be a little to soon, but some companies are already on top of it like Sharp. This last week Sharp amazed us and the world with its 3D Glasses-less monitor for PDA, and today at Sharp Press conference for a new 3D (with glasses) series of TVs, Sharp unveil a new 10.6” 3D screen made for e-Book readers and Tablets. Which is going to require some additional purchases to use. This is a great idea but they might need to perfect 3D technology a little more before I am going to buy one of these products.

For more information about how you can have your very own stereoscopic 3d production, whether it be a film or a commercial or anything in between, visit www.zipinmedia.com to make your vision come true.

Recently Zip In Media Productions was asked to speak at a University of Miami Forum concerning how to start a company, one of the answers led them to explain about what they are doing over the next year for the South Florida area concerning Stereoscopic 3D. Below is the video.

Stereoscopic 3D Video Production

3d movies are making a comeback and as 3d home entertainment systems are becoming reality there will be a boon for companies providing 3d content.

Unfortunately only a handful of companies can produce these images. The prices for a stereoscopic rig range anywhere from $350 (if you own a couple of cameras) to over $50,000 or more starting from scratch.

I know what your thinking. How do I get that kind of cash to start producing 3d video? I don't know either but if you are interested in stereoscopic production there are a number of companies that offer 3d production capabilities.

The premiere company that offers the stereoscopic solutions is P+S Technik who provide professional cine equipment. Also on their 3d portion of their site is a great educational piece on how 3d video works.

21st Century 3d also has a great solution for 3d cameras with their new camera creation dubed 3dvx3.5. Touted as the worlds smallest and lightest RAW recording 3d camera take a look at it here.

Another of the best options is the 3d film factory which gives you a number of stereoscopic rigs to choose from which very in price. Their rigs seems to be the best priced in the industry and like the other companies have beamsplitter rigs and also side by side rigs too.

Some other companies that have some really good options are the high-end rigs from Pace (www.pacehd.com),Stereomedia (www.3dstereomedia.com), Dimension 3 (www.d3.com),Vision III Imaging (www.inv3.com). All of these have rentals available and it will cost you around 3500 a day.

The only South Florida Company that shoots in 3d is Zip In Media Productions. They offer services for Miami, Tampa, and Orlando as well. They shoot commercials, music videos, ENG, EKG, and other marketing materials for companies of all sizes and cater to advertisers looking to get into the 3d market.