[MarketWatch]

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Named “BIGD,” the new auditorium will include a wall-to-wall screen measuring 60 feet wide and nearly three stories tall, the latest in 7.1 surround sound and DIGITAL projection of both 2D and 3D features. In technical terms, Carmike’s “BIGD” DIGITAL experience is powered by a cutting edge Christie Brilliant 3-D flash projector. Images are projected onto a colossal wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor screen. The end result is a light output of 30,000 lumens, creating a picture quality with noticeably higher resolution than HD.

To further enhance the experience, the custom QSC DIGITAL audio system is tuned to a 7.1 speaker array with 16 channels and the ability to upgrade to 11.1, a revolution in surround sound technology with DIGITAL audio processing supported by quad-amplified, 4-way speakers and six 21-inch subwoofers. The new, expanded configuration at the Chattanooga Carmike 12 promises a new gold standard in unparalleled picture clarity and deep resonating DIGITAL sound.

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Plans for the “BIGD” Experience will include more locations by the end of 2011 including Minneapolis, MN, St. Clairsville, OH. “Whether it is a movie, concert, sporting event, motivational speaker or church service, Carmike guests will find “BIGD” placing them at the heart of the event,” notes Terrell Mayton, Carmike’s Director of Marketing.

Read the full press release here: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/carmike-cinemas-announces-the-unveiling-of-the-critically-acclaimed-signature-bigd-ultimate-entertainment-experience-at-the-majestic-12-in-vibrant-downtown-chattanooga-2011-11-30

[Philip Lelyveld comment: very well-produced video.  Among other things, he has developed a technique to filter crosstalk]

[LaptopVideoTube]

Edgar Choueiri, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University, has developed a way to play true three-dimensional sound recordings over regular loudspeakers, such as those found in televisions and computer laptops. The technique may one day be used to allow 3D televisions to produce lifelike sound and to help people with certain types of hearing impairments locate noises. Segments of the video above incorporate Choueri’s 3D filter to demonstrate the phenomenon. The filter is designed to work with loudspeakers – not headphones – and can be experienced through standard computer speakers. (Make sure the right and left speakers are on the correct sides.) Video by Michael E. Wood.

See the original post and the 6:45 minute video here: http://www.laptopvideotube.com/video/princeton-invention-delivers-3d-sound-from-ordinary-laptop-speakers/

[OpenPress]

…Imaginar is a professional group of collective artists based in London, UK. They bring some of the world’s best CG talent who have joined together to offer premium quality services in 3D animation, 2D animation, CGI animation, 3D illustration, Augmented Reality, Holographic 3D, photorealistic artworks and more. Their client’s include companies such Nike, Puma, Sony, Shell, Honda, Budweiser, Unilever and many more. More importantly, they always adopt the cutting edge technologies offering unparalleled services which visually communicate with their clients creative ideas. 

Their team of 3D illustrators carries years of experience in designing creative solution in 3D illustration for their clients related to various industries including animation, architecture, entertainment, movies and more. They also have the proficiency in augmented reality which allows them to create a unique 3D content that can be immersed into 2D real time environment applications that can work on devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone 7.  …

For more information, please visit: www.imaginar.co.uk

See the original post here: http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=123802

[TeletechWire]

Dubai, UAE (Teletechwire): LG Electronics honored UAE gamers wіth prizes аt thе UAE’s first-еνеr 3D gaming championship whісh іѕ currently under way аt thе Living Rooms video games café іn Dubai Festival City.

Championship kicked οff thіѕ year іn August аnԁ wіƖƖ hаνе іtѕ grand finale οn 6th January 2012 whеn thе UAE’s first 3D gamer wіƖƖ bе titled аѕ UAE First 3D Gaming Champion. Wіth competitions being held οn a daily, weekly аnԁ monthly basis аt thе Living Rooms, thе cafe hаѕ seen a hυɡе increase іn visitors wіth over 1,125 gamers attending tο compete fοr thе coveted trophy.

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Thе competition now іn іtѕ fourth month hаѕ seen participants ɡο head tο head testing thеіr skills tο thе max using LG’s ɡrουnԁbrеаkіnɡ CINEMA 3D SMART TV technology. Contestants аrе whittled down through a series οf knock-out stages аnԁ οnƖу thе best аrе progressing tο thе final round next year whеrе four wіƖƖ bе crowned UAE 3D gaming champions. Thе finalists wіƖƖ each ɡеt аn LG 3D package including a 42″ CINEMA 3D SMART TV, 3D laptop, Optimus 3D mobile phone, 3D monitor, a state-οf-thе-art gaming console іn addition tο a trophy аnԁ certificate.

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Read the full story here: http://teletechwire.com/20111129/6495.php

[Broadband TV News]

The international lifestyle and entertainment High TV 3D Channel is to roll out in Denmark via Canal Digital.

The channel will be available in Denmark on the digital satellite platform from December 1. The channel’s content encompasses lifestyle and entertainment programmes such as far-flung exotic destinations, coverage of exclusive parties, celebrity news and gossip, and a slate of in-house productions such as reality shows.

“It is indeed a major milestone for us, as an international 3D channel, to be present in Denmark on the leading platform with the highest reach,” said Eric Klein, CEO of High TV 3D. “We are excited to be bringing the very best in lifestyle and entertainment programming to an audience that embraces Entertainment as the very essence of their culture.”

“We look forward to presenting High TV 3D eclectic programs to territories across the rest of Europe,” added Klein.

See the original post here: http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/11/30/high-tv-3d-launches-in-denmark/

[Press Release]

Legend3D, the leading innovator in 2D-to-3D conversion technology, today announced its role as the primary conversion vendor on the highly-anticipated 3D holiday release of Hugo—a live-action fantasy film based on the popular children’s novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Hugo is renowned director Martin Scorsese’s first stereoscopic 3D film, and opened on Nov. 23, 2011, in select RealD 3D and IMAX 3D theaters throughout the U.S.

While Hugo was shot using 3D camera rigs, Legend3D was tasked with restoring, colorizing and converting to 3D an assortment of vintage 2D material across three key sequences in the film. This included classic cinema from the early 1900s, such as Georges Melies’ A Trip to the Moon and The Merry Frolics of Satan, as well as new footage of Ben Kingsley in his role as Melies. To accomplish this, the Legend3D team first prepared the source material in 2D, using restorative techniques to stabilize and accentuate the image quality while still retaining the vintage “look.” This material was then converted to 3D to match the overall depth of Scorsese’s native photography.  …

Read the full story here: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/29/4087775/legend3d-selected-as-primary-3d.html

[MarketWatch]

The Bedford Report Provides Equity Research on Seven Arts Entertainment & Lions Gate Entertainment

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While at its advent, 3D technology seemed like it would represent a huge secular shift for the sector, the mix between 3D and 2D movie patrons seems to be favouring 2D somewhat more after a strong initial push by 3D. This could be because movies unworthy of 3D have spoiled the “brand” and now that producers are more selective with which movies are shot in the different formats, 3D will regain popularity.

The Bedford Report releases stock research on the Movie Production, Theaters Industry so investors can stay ahead of the crowd and make the best investment decisions to maximize their returns. Take a few minutes to register with us free at www.bedfordreport.com and get exclusive access to our numerous analyst reports and industry newsletters.  …

See the original story here: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/seven-arts-and-lions-gate-entertainment-benefit-from-joint-ventures-and-merger-speculation-2011-11-30?reflink=MW_news_stmp

[New Electronics]

Dublin based mobile multimedia processor firm, Movidius, has secured Series C funding of $9million, bringing its total investment raised to more than $30m.

Movidius says the funding round will be used to develop its revenue growth as it continues deployments of its Myriad platform for mobile phone and consumer electronics markets. The 3d platform combines the company’s low power multicore processor and application software technology to enable integration of advanced autostereoscopic 3d multimedia capabilities. These include real time 2d to 3d conversion of 2d video, hd 3d video capture and hd 3d display.  …

Read the full story here: http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-news/9million-funding-enables-advances-in-3d-multimedia-for-smartphones/38595/

[Philip Lelyveld comment: This has nothing to do with S3D.  Crest has successfully leveraged the 3D marketing wave by attaching a vaguely related message (white teeth = movie star) to a product.]

[Crest 3D White Strips website]

Crest 3D White Strips: Commercially available, these teeth whitening strips certainly are a little bit extra pricey than your average toothpaste. For approximately $forty for a two-week supply gives you, you can get successful outcomes from this at-your house resolution of whitening your teeth. Essentially take full advantage of the upper and reduce strips two instances daily for about thirty minutes, and you will get your teeth to be significantly whiter within just days. …

See the whole story here: http://crest3dwhitestripsz.com/

[GearBurn]

2011 was an exceptionally strong year for shooters. The lineup below will be hard to top come 2012. OK, we say that every year: best game ever, how do you top THAT? And they do. But really, 2011 was an amazing year for shooters. How can they top these bad boys? Read on, for our top shooters of 2011:

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Killzone 3

Was it the 3D feature which cemented Killzone 3 as a stellar shooter? Probably not, we hedge our bets on the incredibly detailed guns which tore Helgast apart like wet paper. Killzone 3 was polished to perfection with bleeding-edge graphics, intelligent foes and responsive controls. Despite a predictable storyline, Killzone 3 was leaner and tougher than many other shooter of 2011.

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See the full story here; http://gearburn.com/2011/11/10-best-shooters-of-2011/