Video is not a zero-sum game…at least for now and at least not for traditional TV broadcasts. DVDs continue to be most at risk from these new platforms, Magid says. The arrival of 3D TV is tracking slowly but not unlike the adoption curve of HDTV years ago, Magid says. Only 8% of those surveyed said they expected to buy a 3D TV in the next 12 months. Compared to a similar level of interest in the first year HDTV were offered, Magid finds that generally only 4% actually did follow through to buy the new technology in short order. The analysts say they expect 5% of U.S. households to have 3D TVs by the end of 2011. Moreover, consumers are not shoing great concern over the dearth of 3D content available. They appear to be ready to make 3D a future-proofing part of their next TV purchase.

The additional video services like 3D, streaming media, Web video, TV apps, etc. are likely to added to our existing HD screens and not necessarily divert business from that core of subscription services.

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Momento Photoworks may be the first portrait studio in Canada if not in the world to offer a full product line of 3D portraiture to its clients!

It’s finally here! Your portrait in 3D! The latest trend in 3D technology isn’t exclusive to Hollywood studios or Queen Elizabeth II, alone. Momento Photoworks, a Toronto-based high-end portrait studio, have managed to create life-like, impressive, three-dimensional portrait art imagery for its clients. Passionate about photography, Tassos Makrakis, Momento’s lead photographer and co-owner, conducted extensive research and boldly added to Momento’s repertoire of fine portraiture a new line of 3D portraiture. “Researching the possibilities of 3D photography has opened my mind to a whole new aspect of character portraiture. Creating a portrait that comes alive in 3D is so different and rewarding. I feel that this may be the re-birth of something very promising!”

3D Photography has been around since 1838. While the technology has evolved on theatrical screens as more movies are increasingly being produced in 3D, photography studios have yet to venture beyond traditional 2D photography. Ahead of the competition, Momento Photoworks is now offering 3D portraits to its clients. With the equipment, expertise and the “know-how” to produce a dynamic and captivating 3D portrait, Momento is paving the trend for savvy consumers to come in and be among the rare few to experience a 3-dimensional portrait of themselves. “Moving closer towards a 3D portrait, opens up a new window of visual experience. In addition, it increases the appetite of the viewer to explore every detail in a unique way, not possible with traditional photographs. We love watching our client’s reaction, as they view themselves in a 3D portrait for the very first time!” highlights Tassos Makrakis.

Though typically reserved for the discriminating client, Momento offers 3D portrait services at reasonable prices. Momento knows 3D portraits are the next big thing in personal portrait art. Profile magazines like Vogue Italy have recently begun experimenting with 3D in one of their recent issues featuring high fashion models in futuristic 3D images with great success.

“I can’t think of anything that I see on a screen these days without thinking how much better it’d look in 3-D!” states James Cameron on the release of his latest 3D venture. “Seeing the results of our 3D portraiture line and the rave response of our clients, we agree with James Cameron that 3D is the highest level of visual content in the market today both on movies and in photography.” believes Makrakis.

In addition to 3D wall portraits, Momento photoworks will be soon offering a new line of 3D wedding albums and 2D to 3D conversions from client’s existing images.

Feel free to visit our Photography Studio web site at www.themomento.com.

Original post here: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Your-Portrait-in-3D-1361356.htm

Justin Bieber fans, we have BIG NEWS to tell you! If you can’t wait to see his 3D movie on February 11, you can watch it 2 days earlier, ONLY if you’re a VIP!

The exclusive VIP 3D sneak peek will be taking part in cities and states all around the U.S. The tickets are $30 each and include a package that has souvenir VIP event laminate and lanyard, purple 3D glasses from RealD and an official JB: Never Say Never movie glo-stick and bracelet! Plus, if you’re one of the first 100 people in each time-zone to purchase your tickets, Justin will autograph your lanyard! How cool is that?

Full story here: http://foreign.peacefmonline.com/entertainment/201011/111596.php

Amazing Interactive offers teachers signing up for its forum the chance to play a part in the development of new software content, suggesting that if eight or more teachers suggest a particular idea, then they will build it: amazing-int.com

Designmate offers what it calls Universal Curriculum content: software resources open to adaptation worldwide: designmate.com/uc.html

Cyber-anatomy produces 3D content aimed originally at doctors and students in countries where dissection is culturally discouraged, but it clearly sees the schools’ market as a way of driving sales. Check out how much it has adapted its software content for school use at: cyber-anatomy.com

JTMconcepts focuses strongly on physical geographical and geological content, according to reports on trials of software held in US schools:jtmconcepts.com

Virtualbiotk focuses on biology and structures of the human body, but there is little evidence as yet of specific content for schools:virtualbiotk.com

Visit for guardian.co.uk/classroom-innovation more on elearning

Full story here http://www.guardian.co.uk/classroom-innovation/3d-software-producers-schools

The Polish DTH platform n will launch the country’s first regular 3D transmission on December 4.

Known as nShow 3D, it will make its debut with a screening of a boxing match between Albert Sosnowski and Alexandr Dimitrenko.

NShow 3D will be made available for no additional charge to all n subscribers until the end of 2011 and offer a range of concerts, movies, documentaries and leading sporting events in 3D.

The latter will include live transmissions of Champions League games. Platform n says it is also preparing a 3D Christmas “surprise” for its subscribers at 19.00 on November 24.

Full story here: http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2010/11/29/n-prepares-for-regular-3d/

Netgear has unveiled the world’s first networking kit which claims to stream judder-free 1080p 3D video wirelessly.

According to NEtGear, the Netgear3DHD Wireless Home Theatre Networking Kit (WNHDB3004) with NETGEAR 3DHD Wireless technology lets you transmit ‘3DHD streams between rooms and even between floors.’ It also claims to transmit multiple HD video streams, such as the two simultaneous HD video streams required for 3D movies and TV.

The NETGEAR 3DHD Wireless Home Theatre Networking Kit (WNHDB3004) is available from January 2011 for $499.

Full story here: http://smarthouse.com.au/Wireless_And_Networking/Routers_And_Switches/F7X6A3J5

Panasonic will launch Wednesday the “Panasonic Unwrap 3D Tour” — a two-week, 14-city mall tour offering demonstrations of the company’s FullHD 3D home entertainment technology.

The first leg of the Panasonic Unwrap 3D Tour will run Dec. 1-5 with interactive mall displays being presented simultaneously in seven malls in the New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco markets.

The second leg runs Dec. 8-12 with simultaneous displays Boston, Washington, Miami, Minneapolis, Houston, Phoenix and Seattle.

The Unwrap 3D Tour will showcase key Viera 3D TV models in the company’s VT25 and GT25 plasma TV series. Also showcased will be 3D Blu-ray Disc players, rechargeable 3D active-shutter eyewear, and 3D digital imaging products. including Panasonic’s first consumer 3D camcorder and Lumix GH2 digital camera with an interchangeable 3D lens.

Demonstrations will include 3D clips from DirecTV’s suite of linear 3D TV channels, as well as the n3D Powered by Panasonic channel, and PC-based 3D video gaming from Nvidia.

“Panasonic is a recognized leader in the development of end-to-end FullHD 3D technology,” stated Shiro Kitajima, Panasonic consumer electronics president.  “We created the Unwrap 3D Tour to educate consumers about all of the amazing 3D products they can bring into their home and how stunning the experience will be for them when they do. ”

Visitors to the demonstrations will also be eligible to enter a sweepstakes for an ultimate Panasonic FullHD 3D Home Entertainment system, including a Panasonic Viera FullHD 3D plasma TV, 3D Blu-ray Disc home theater in a box, 3D active-shutter eyewear, 3D camcorder and Lumix GH2 camera with interchangeable 3D lens.

Week 1: Dec. 1-5

• New York                 Roosevelt Field — Garden City, N.Y.

• Philadelphia              King of Prussia Mall — King of Prussia, Pa.

• Atlanta                      Perimeter Mall — Atlanta

• Chicago                    The Shops at North Bridge — Chicago

• Dallas                       Stonebriar Centre — Frisco, Texas

• Los Angeles             Topanga — Canoga Park, Calif.

• San Francisco          San Francisco Centre — San Francisco

Week 2: Dec. 8-12

• Boston                      South Shore Plaza — Braintree, Mass.

• Washington, DC       Tysons Corner Center — McLean, Va.

• Miami                       Miami International Mall — Miami

• Minneapolis              Mall of America — Bloomington, Minn.

• Houston                    The Galleria — Houston

• Phoenix                    Chandler Fashion Center — Chandler, Ariz.

• Seattle                      Northgate Mall — Seattle

full story here: http://www.twice.com/article/460380-Panasonic_Slates_3D_TV_Mall_Tours.php

Samsung is starting to show that, here in the near future, one market they will be focusing on is going to be the foldable and flexible. Especially when it comes to consumer electronics. They took some time out of their busy schedule to showcase what they believe the next stage of home entertainment will look like. Their idea, is that you should be able to enjoy your 3D entertainment wherever you are in the living room, thanks to your TV being folded in a particular way.

Full story here: http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-mobile-display-shows-off-flexible-3d-oled-concept-at-fpd-international-30116927/