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Discovery boosts 3D productions

Discovery Access, the footage licensing division of Discovery Communications, has revealed the addition of Stereoscopic 3D sequences to its range of content offerings. Discovery Access will work with CGI leader Pixeldust Studios to provide first of its kind, Stereoscopic 3D animations that burst off the screen. Discovery Communications library of high quality footage is already […]

October 3, 2011Colin Mann @ MIPCOM

US consumers prefer 3DTV

US consumers love 3DTV, according to a new study of the TV marketplace. Findings from research firm Frank N Magid Associates carried out on behalf of Panasonic during Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim last month, suggest that a vast majority of consumers believe that 3DTV significantly improves their television viewing experience. “We’ve always said that, […]

September 26, 2011

Grass Valley, Cameron-Pace Group in 3D alliance

Video technology solutions company Grass Valley has revealed a strategic alliance with the Cameron-Pace Group to raise further the profile of 3D technology in broadcast. James Cameron, director of Avatar, announced the company with his long-time special-effects partner, Vince Pace, with the aim of developing, selling and leasing 3D production technology to film-makers, broadcasters, game […]

September 9, 2011Colin Mann @ IBC

BBC plans 3D and hi-vision for Olympics

The BBC is considering plans to broadcast the 100 metres final of the London Olympics in 3D, as well as trying out a new technology that delivers picture quality said to be 16 times better than HDTV. Roger Mosey, the BBC executive in charge of the corporation’s London 2012 coverage, told reporters at the Edinburgh […]

August 30, 2011

Digit content services expands

Digit is expanding the number of technical and operational staff they have and moved their operation to Concord Road, Park Royal, West London after three successful years at Westbourne Studios, Notting Hill, West London. The new premises also offer worldwide Sohonet connectivity. Digit, the UK’s leading dedicated provider of digitisation, storage and encoding services, has […]

August 15, 2011

AT&T dumps ESPN 3D

The path to 3DTV is looking increasingly rocky. US giant telco AT&T has decided to drop ESPN’s 3D sports channel from its line-up. ESPN’s various HD channels stay on offer on AT&T’s U-verse system. AT&T asked viewers for an extra $10 a month for the 3D feed. Somewhat confusingly, AT&T says it remains committed to […]

August 3, 2011By Chris Forrester

Sky signs Colossus 3D plans

Sky and Atlantic Productions will join forces to create a new production company, Colossus Productions, to develop original 3D programming for both UK and international audiences. The homegrown shows will be showcased on Sky 3D, Europe’s first dedicated 3D TV channel, before being distributed to other platforms and countries. Sky has enjoyed a long-standing relationship […]

July 29, 2011

Gefen wins Rental and Staging Systems Award

Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen has received industry recognition for its advanced audio/video extension product best suited for the demanding rental and staging market. The Rental & Staging Systems Awards at InfoComm are given to those companies supplying the most innovative commercial audio/video products released in 2010. The Gefen ToolBox Extender for HDMI 3DTV was […]

July 6, 2011

GlobeCast delivers 3D Wimbledon coverage for IMG

IMG Media, the commercial and technical advisors to the All England Lawn Tennis Club have appointed GlobeCast as their exclusive 3D distribution partner for the first ever live HD 3D broadcast from The Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. GlobeCast will deliver four key matches, the men’s semi-finals, the women’s final, and the men’s final to […]

July 1, 2011

GlobeCast delivers 3D Wimbledon coverage for IMG

IMG Media, the commercial and technical advisors to the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) have appointed GlobeCast as their exclusive 3D distribution partner for the first ever live high-definition 3D broadcast from The Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. GlobeCast will deliver four key matches, the men’s semi-finals, the women’s final, and the men’s final […]

July 1, 2011