SENSIO Technologies Inc, creator of the SENSIO® 3D technology will present the complete range of its 3D products at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2009 (CES). From the encoder and decoder that enable live broadcasting of 3D events to the software solution for watching pre-recorded 3D content, or 3D content streamed via the Internet, on PCs, SENSIO® 3D technology has something for everyone. "Last year we presented the very first High Definition 3D consumer solution and this year we are once again innovating by presenting professional and consumer products that meet, and sometimes even surpass, industry requirements and standards", says Nicholas Routhier, SENSIO's President and CEO.

Live 3D: the latest trend

SENSIO® 3D technology will be used in Cinedigm's CineLiveTM digital cinema product to broadcast tonight's football game in 3D in 80 digital movie theaters across the United States. This technology enables live broadcasting of stereoscopic content in movie theaters and, shortly, in homes, through pay-per-view television or video on demand. "This event is the best type of demonstration; it allows us to show that our technology is mature, reliable and, above all, ready to be used now", says Nicholas Routhier.

The SENSIO® 3D encoder card and decoding IP, which have been used jointly with the satellite broadcasting technology of International Datacasting Corporation for the sporting event broadcast, are being demonstrated in the SENSIO suite at the Flamingo hotel (room Carson I). Through the system of 3D cameras, the encoder and the decoder, visitors can film themselves and watch themselves live in three dimensions on an LCD HD television.

Innovation: 3D software for PCS

SENSIO® 3D technology is now available as software. It can fit into any media playing software, enabling 3D content to be watched on a computer with a 2D or 3D screen. For the S3D demonstration in the SENSIO suite, 3D content is streamed via internet on a PC and is decoded and displayed using the software. This innovation enables live 3D broadcasting of sporting events, concerts and more through the Internet, making large-scale access to these events possible.

Previews of other Hollywood content

SENSIO is once again presenting trailers from some of the big Hollywood studios' most recent 3D productions, as it has done at every CES exhibition; accordingly, trailers from Universal Studios' Coraline and nWave Pictures' Fly me to the Moon will be presented. In addition, visitors will be able to watch live content from Inition, such as hockey, tennis, rugby and boxing.

Lightspeed Design, Inc., a worldwide leader in stereoscopic 3D technology and services, and InFocus® Corporation, the industry pioneer in digital projection, announced that the DepthQ® HD 3D Projector will support the launch of the new NVIDIA® GeForce® 3D Vision(TM) gaming solution.

The DepthQ® HD 3D stereoscopic projector is a blazingly fast 120 frames-per-second s3D (stereoscopic 3D) display technology designed to inject the most immersive gaming experience ever into your home today. Period. HD for incredible detail ... Texas Instruments DLP® and BrilliantColor(TM) technologies for unreal colors and brightness ... 120P for the fastest projector ever ... and a third dimension to drop your jaw. Just imagine your favorite video games nine feet wide (2.7m) and as deep as the universe! The 2009 CES presentation is supported by Da-Lite Screen Company's Video Spectra front-projection screen material. The DepthQ® HD 3D projector brings the excitement of s3D into your home in a BIG way, offering the premium immersive gaming experience available today.

"NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor technology is fundamentally changing the way our customers use their computers. By allowing real-time conversion of existing PC games into stereoscopic 3D and opening up new markets for 3D movies and pictures, GeForce 3D Vision will revolutionize how users interact with visual computing applications and is forming the foundation for a new consumer stereoscopic 3D ecosystem," said Chris Ward, President, Lightspeed Design, Inc.

ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display products, launched its groundbreaking 3D-ready line, FuHzion, which includes an industry breakthrough 120Hz desktop LCD monitor, the VX2265wm, and a 2200 lumens portable lightweight projector, the PJD6220-3D. Engineered to be adaptable and affordable, the new FuHzion line will make 3D standard in the home.

A recent study published by Quixel Research LLC, a market intelligence company focused on home theater and home entertainment, found that over half of the respondents agreed that 3D makes movies and games more enjoyable, with gamers finding the 3D experience slightly better, offering more compelling entertainment1. ViewSonic's new FuHzion line offers precision and a realistic 3D visual experience for optimal digital entertainment.

VX2265wm, 120Hz desktop LCD monitor

The 22-inch, 120Hz desktop LCD monitor produces rich, colorful, blur-free video for traditional 2D gaming, entertainment and graphic applications, while also delivering stereoscopic 3D when used with the new NVIDIA GeForce® 3D Vision stereoscopic active shutter glasses for the home. The NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision glasses, compatible with more than 350 existing entertainment titles, makes the VX2265wm a perfect match to deliver immersive, ultra-realistic PC gaming experiences.

In addition to the 120Hz frame rate support, the VX2265wm offers a 2ms video response time to remove virtually all motion artifacts and ghosting. Its 1680 x 1050 HD resolution allows users to further enjoy fast-action games, and built-in HDCP support provides the ability to view high-definition video content. The monitor is Windows Vista™ certified and coupled with SRS WOW™ HD sound technology, invisible stereo speakers and has a sleek black design.

"ViewSonic's heritage in providing high-quality visual display solutions and commitment to emerging technologies was an obvious choice to showcase the NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses solution," said Ujesh Desai, vice president of GPU business at NVIDIA. "Jointly, we are helping to further the growth of truly 3D home entertainment."

The VX2265wm has an MSRP of $399 and will be available in January 2009.

PJD6220-3D, portable 3D-ready DLP projector

The PJD6220-3D is a portable, lightweight DLP projector and is 3D-ready for PC content, allowing consumers to watch high-quality 3D at home at a fraction of the price. With 2200 lumen output, it creates large format stereoscopic 3D at an unprecedented level of price and performance. Cinemas across the world rely on DLP technology to create an immersive 3D experience in the movie theater, and now ViewSonic is one of the first to create a 3D projector for the home.

The PJD6220-3D supports up to the native 1024 x 768 resolution at a true 120Hz frame rate. A bright, professional-level 3D projector, the product can easily display up to 25 ft (diagonal 3D) high-definition images. Advanced DLP technology with BrilliantColorTM provides stunning, vibrant colors on screen. The PJD6220-3D also offers a 2000:1 contrast ratio and an integrated 10W audio system to complete an immersive, blur-free 3D gaming experience.

"The DLP chip is the best option to deliver superior 3D as it has the fastest response rate of any available imaging technology for producing blur-free images at an unprecedented rate," said Doug Darrow, brand and marketing manager of Texas Instruments DLP. "We're excited to have ViewSonic as one of the first projection manufacturers to bring the third dimension from the movie theater to the living room."

The PJD6220-3D has an MSRP of $1,499 and will be available in February 2009.

"Our new FuHzion brand upholds ViewSonic's twenty year standard of innovation, quality and expertise in visual display products," said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic North America. "ViewSonic continues to be a pioneer in the digital entertainment industry, as the first to unveil 120Hz desktop LCD technology in 2008. Our new monitor and projector allow consumers to see, feel and live the visual experience."

NVIDIA Corporation, in conjunction with the world's leading content developers, display manufacturers, and PC OEMs and system builders, announced NVIDIA(R) 3D Vision(TM) for GeForce(R), the world's first high-definition 3D stereo solution for the home.

Forming the foundation for a new consumer 3D stereo ecosystem for gaming and home entertainment PCs, 3D Vision is a combination of high-tech wireless glasses, a high-power IR emitter and advanced software that automatically transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D experiences. Designed to work with the new pure Samsung(R) and ViewSonic(R) 120 Hz LCD monitors, Mitsubishi(R) DLP(R) HDTVs, and the DepthQ HD 3D Projector by Lightspeed Design, Inc, 3D Vision unlocks crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D stereo imagery perfect for driving new experiences in 3D gaming, 3D movies, and 3D photography.

"Along with gaming innovations in Microsoft Windows and DirectX, NVIDIA 3D Vision proves there's never been a better time to be a PC gamer," said Corey Rosemond, group marketing manager, Windows Gaming. "By including support for previously released and upcoming Games for Windows and Games for Windows - LIVE titles, PC gamers can expect a new level of immersion in full stereoscopic 3D, and enjoy broad support for the hottest games."

Powered by NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, the number one choice of gamers worldwide, 3D Vision is the world's highest quality stereoscopic 3D consumer solution, consisting of:

High-Tech, Wireless Active Shutter Glasses
Designed with top-of-the-line optics to deliver 2X the resolution per eye and ultra-wide viewing angles versus passive glasses. Comfortable to wear and modeled after modern sunglasses, offering a stylish and lightweight alternative to traditional 3D glasses. Fully untethered solution, offering free range of motion and up to 20 feet of wireless 3D viewing.

USB-based, High Power IR Emitter
Transmits data directly to active shutter glasses within a 20 foot radius and contains an easy to use real-time 3D adjustment dial.

Maximum Display Flexibility
Designed for pure ViewSonic and Samsung 120 Hz LCD monitors, Mitsubishi DLP 1080p HDTVs, and DepthQ HD 3D projectors, unlocking crystal-clear, flicker-free stereoscopic 3D gaming for multiple viewing solutions.

Out of the Box Game Compatibility
Advanced NVIDIA software automatically converts over 300 games to work in 3D stereo out of the box, without the need for special game patches. In addition, NVIDIA's "The Way It's Meant to Be Played" program ensures that future games will support 3D Vision. 3D Vision is also the only stereoscopic 3D gaming solution to fully support NVIDIA SLI(R), NVIDIA PhysX(TM), and Microsoft(R) DirectX(R) 10 technologies.

Extended Usability On a Single Charge
A single charge using a standard USB cable enables over 40 hours of continuous 3D stereoscopic gaming. Intelligent circuit design built into the glasses automatically shuts the glasses off after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life.


Support for 3D Stereo Photography and Movies
Includes a free 3D Vision viewer which allows consumers to take in-game screenshots and view them in 3D stereo, or import and view stereoscopic pictures and movies from a variety of different capture sources and online web photo galleries.

"For gamers, 3D Vision for GeForce represents a whole different way of experiencing the game, and for developers, it unlocks the potential of making the game literally pop off the screen," said Ujesh Desai, vice president of GeForce desktop business at NVIDIA. "From games to movies to photography, 3D Vision delivers a truly immersive awesome 3D experience."

A One Day Focused Technical and Business Conference "3D Technology Update for Display Professionals" will take place at the Costa Mesa Country Club, Costa Mesa, California on January 16, 2009 from 8AM to 4PM.

Advancement of state-of-the-art stereoscopic display technology continues to push the field of consumer home displays into new performance parameters. With a rapidly growing content base, 3D Displays enter into far-reaching mass-production agreements that are effectively & successfully changing the industry's make-up.

The complete program is available online at http://www.3Dfortheprofessional.com

3D isn't just for the movie theaters anymore; very soon viewers will be able to enjoy a true 3D experience right in their own home. Next3D has developed a ground-breaking technology that allows consumers to receive theatrical 3D films, 3D IMAX films, movie trailers, real-time stereo camera webcasts and other 3D content directly to their XBOX 360 or PC. "We believe that gaming is likely to drive stereoscopic technology into the home," says David Cole, CEO of Next 3D, "and we'll be there to complete the media experience."

In an effort to prepare for the expected demand, Hollywood is now releasing big-budget 3D movies at the rate of one per month and professional sporting events are being broadcast in 3D. Low-cost 3D cameras and even 3D web-cams are becoming available. This week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, many top television manufacturers around the world including Sony, LG, and Panasonic will be announcing 3D ready TV's, and both Samsung and Mitsubishi have already shipped an estimated 2 million 3D ready plasmas and DLP-based TV's.

Next3D content is encoded with a tool that allows it to be viewed in full stereoscopic 3D 1080P high-definition. Like YouTube, Next3D will offer user-created content channels for stereo enthusiasts to post and share 3D video and still images. Premium, pay-to-view content channels will also be available by mid-year. Initial Next3D content providers include rights holders to 3D IMAX films, theatrical 3D films, and movie trailers. The Next3D Movie Player will be free to consumers on every platform. "Remember how iTunes revolutionized getting the music you want?" adds D.J. Roller, Co-founder of Next3D, "That's how easy we're making 3D."

The Next3D Player will be available for XBOX 360s and PCs this spring. For more information visit http://www.Next3D.com

Meant to Be Seen, the foremost authority group on stereoscopic 3D (S-3D) gaming and home entertainment has announced the completion of the U-DECIDE Initiative, the most credible study of what customers think of 3D entertainment technologies and why. A brief synopsis of the additional contents of the U-DECIDE Initiative report will be made available at the iZ3D Inc. meeting room #25118M in the Gaming Showcase downstairs, South Hall 2, Las Vegas Convention Center.

"While CES is going to be filled with a lot of ideas and wishes for the 3D industry, dreams can only be made into reality if demand can be demonstrated. We now have the smoking gun to accomplish this from the only people whose opinion matters - our industry's customers," said Neil Schneider, President & CEO of Meant to be Seen.

Stereoscopic 3D refers to the ability to display true volumetric 3D content through 2D media. Examples include explosions that pop out of the screen, and a sense of depth that makes viewers think they can reach inside the display.

Made possible with the assistance of AMD, iZ3D, Blitz Games Studios, The Game Creators and Guild Software, the U-DECIDE final report will determine what customers think of 3D entertainment, and will dispel the leading myths and assumptions about the technology.

Customer opinions were captured in two separate online surveys. One was for traditional gamers who don't yet own 3D display equipment, and the other was for experienced stereoscopic 3D gamers and consumers. Each respondent was required to answer 26 multipart questions, and there were well over seven hundred surveys completed (60% 2D, 40% S-3D gamers).

A staggering 65% of 2D respondents find 3D "intriguing" and 27% more say 3D is "must have" technology. Less than 4% think 3D is "tacky," and just over 5% think it "sounds uncomfortable" - very low compared to what is often assumed of consumers.

3D glasses are regularly cited as a handicap to the at-home 3D market, yet only 12% of 2D customers object to 3D glasses for video games - content that is widely available today. This climbs to almost 30% for 3D broadcast television, with Blu-ray movies falling in-between with 16% glasses objection. Experienced 3D customers are more forgiving with just a 3% objection level for video games, 4% for Blu-ray, and 12% for broadcast television.

All respondents were nearly unanimous about video games with an 87% suitability rating by 2D, and nearly 96% rating by experienced 3D gamers. Without yet owning the technology for themselves, 93% of 2D customers want game developers to officially support true 3D in their games, and this climbs to 99% amongst 3D gamers. Suitability of 3D Blu-ray movies and 3D broadcasts were far more selective, and an in-depth analysis will be found in the final report.

Other findings include brand awareness of twenty different products/companies in the 3D marketplace according to both 2D and S-3D gamers. For example, the awareness range for products with 2D gamers was 4% to 54%, and Meant to be Seen scored over 40% amongst 2D gamers. This climbed to over 60% amongst S-3D gamers in a possible range of 8% to 68%.

Leading brands surveyed include iZ3D, NVIDIA, Mitsubishi, Samsung, RealD, Dolby 3D, DDD, Philips, Texas Instruments, Viewsonic and more.

"This is a bombshell. First, the game developers are only now waking up to the possibilities of 3D, and the manufacturers are disproportionately spending their resources on the home 3D cinema market. Second, there is clearly a disconnect between what customers think and what many believe they think. And third, the content makers are weighing their futures on distant glasses-free technologies that consumers aren't asking for. It's clear that the sooner we all listen to our customers, the better," Schneider explained.

Nearly 60 participant winners have been drawn for a wide selection of prizes including iZ3D 3D monitors, ATI GPUs, and a wide selection of video games by Blitz Games Studios, The Game Creators, and Guild Software.

Graphics charts are available for download from mtbs3D.com in the U-DECIDE sub-menu, and the complete report is expected to be available for distribution on January 26th, 2009.

TDVision Systems, Inc., the leader in design and development of 3D digital infrastructures and visualization systems will be showcasing the TDVCodec encoding and decoding system for High Definition 3D Digital Video streams that supports Blu-Ray™ and broadcast at up to 1920x1080p resolution per-eye at CES 2009. The theme of the demonstration is "encode once and deploy anywhere."

"Stereoscopic HD3D is here. TDVision set the bar almost a year ago at CES and then in April 2008, presenting the working implementation of the TDVCodec running on a Blu-Ray™ disc and a 3D Ready DLP at NAB. Now we have optimized our systems and we are proud to demonstrate that this can be in your home today, working over existing pipelines, running on every existing and future 3D display at the best native resolution, even in 2D HD for backwards compatibility." said Manuel Gutierrez, President and CEO of TDVision. "TDVision's patented technology has also been implemented as Intra-view coding in the MVC MPEG4 H.264 extension recommendation initiative by comparing the difference between left and right channels. This eliminates redundant information and optimizes the bandwidth required for a given infrastructure such as cable, satellite, ATSC 1.0/2.0 and Blu-ray™ disc. The TDVCodec is the best and only way to deploy HD 3D with no loss in color, quality, frame rate or resolution. All other existing technologies like spatial squeezing or display pre-formatted techniques defeat the purpose of realistic 3D imagery by cutting resolution in more than half and at times showing only 25 percent of the original pixels after formatting and presenting to a 3D Ready Display. TDVision has simply created the first class and preeminent codec that provides full 100% 1080p per eye as close as possible to the original content," he continued.

"People use our high quality XpanD glasses in the theater and in the home to watch exceptional content in the best quality possible, that's why the TDVision System is so appealing to consumers that won't except anything less than true high definition 3D," said Ami Dror of XpanD.

Attendees at CES 2009 will experience at the show high quality cinematic content encoded in the TDVision format playing back on a variety of devices including Texas Instruments™ enabled DLP, provided by Mitsubishi™, in conjunction with high quality shutter glasses from XpanD, 3D enabled LCD (passive glasses) from Hyundai™, a Planar™ display and all the way up to a Dual Projector System provided by Scalable Display Technologies running at full 1920x1080p per-eye. TDVision will also be showing the TDVirtualCam gaming technology which accurately emulates the way the eyes and brain perceive 3D information allowing for a very comfortable and engaging gaming experience on the XBOX® platform.

TDVision invites all CES visitors to the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, lower level at exhibit #21425 and see for themselves.

Two new exhibitions will take place at Portland's 3D Center starting on January 2nd, 2009:

'Avshalom Cave' by Yitzhak Weissman

The Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve (also called Soreq Cave) is dedicated to the memory of Avshalom Shoham. The 82-meter-long, 60-meter-wide cave is on the western slopes of the Judean Hills outside the city of Beit Shemesh. It was discovered accidentally by workers blasting at a nearby quarry in 1968. Although the Soreq Cave is relatively small, the variety of its formations rivals that seen in much larger stalactite caves.

The stalactites hanging from the ceiling of the cave are up to four meters long and on occasion meet up with stalagmites growing from the floor. Stalactites range in diameter from a few millimeters to a few meters. Some look like everyday objects - shelves, sheets of cloth, branches, and coral - and others have shapes never before seen. A number of the stalactites and stalagmites are still active.

The exhibition consists of 16 large anaglyph prints and runs through March 1st, 2009.

'Ennis House' by Tom Koester

"Ennis House" presents an in depth look at this famous and monumental Frank Lloyd Wright house of the 1920's. Although seen in many movies, from "Grand Canyon" and "Blade Runner" to the original "House On Haunted Hill," it has been closed to the public for over 2 decades.

Besides offering a thorough, up close and personal tour of this house in 3D, the film deals with its origins and construction, modifications made by a Hollywood producer in the 1940's, earthquake damage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the subsequent reconstruction and restoration. The film premiered at the 2007 Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy Conference in Chicago in both 3D and 2D on side-by-side screens.

Frank Lloyd Wright has been quoted as saying, "The only way to photograph architecture is in 3 dimensionsÂ…" This film, shot in Hi Def Digital 3D, would seem to be proof of that statement.

This movie is on show at the 3D Center until February 1st, 2009.

The 3D Center also houses a collection of antique and contemporary stereo cameras, viewers and other devices. Information panels and interactive displays explain the phenomenon of 3D vision. The Center's collection of stereocards are available for viewing and the reference library is open to visitors. There are daily 3D slide projections.

Open Thursday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm, Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. First Thursday 6-9pm. Admission $5 adult (over 15), Free all day First Thursdays. 1928 NW Lovejoy, Portland/Oregon, USA. Tel.: 1 (503) 227-6667, Web: http://www.3dcenter.us

Stereo 3D broadcasting came another step closer earlier this month with the live Stereo 3D broadcast of the Oakland Raiders vs San Diego Chargers NFL game, which was produced by 3ality Digital and presented in three RealD-enabled theatres in the U.S. to an audience of invited guests on December 4th 2008.

Behind the scenes, 3ality Digital's SIP2100 stereoscopic analysis and correction systems and Quantel stereoscopic Pablo systems were used to post-produce a series of 3D graphic inserts for playback at sponsor venues during the live 3D broadcast.SIP 2100 The inserts came from a variety of sources and were background loaded, edited, color corrected and finished on a tight deadline on Pablo systems belonging to PlasterCITY Digital Post and 3ality Digital, with SIP2100s being used in the edit suites for all aspects of stereoscopic image analysis, especially in ‘handing off' – the process of smoothly adjusting z-space across edits. PlasterCITY is a leading digital post-production house located in Hollywood, California that specializes in file-based lab services for film, video, or tapeless post.

"Combining these two systems allowed us to finish quickly and accurately, which fit well with our tight timetable. Previously, working with graphics inserts have been very difficult when working in Stereo," said Steve Schklair, CEO of 3ality Digital Systems. "Working the two systems in tandem eliminated the need for stereoscopic trial and error. Pablo's stereo toolset, especially its live convergence and ability to work with both eyes simultaneously, meant we could hit our deadlines, and the SIP2100's real-time image processing meant we got it right first time because we could see exactly what we were doing in Stereo."

Michael Cioni, PlasterCITY Founder and Digital Intermediate Supervisor added, "What was achieved on an accelerated timeline with the Pablos and SIPs at PlasterCITY and 3ailty Digital is a glimpse at the future of Stereoscopic Broadcast post production. Specifically, it's early evidence that some of the questions people have about the practical feasibility of Stereoscopic Broadcasting are being answered today. The bottom line is that, as an industry, if we want to seize the opportunities offered by 3D broadcast, the toolset to make it a working reality is already available."

Sky, which already offers Europe's most comprehensive and successful HD service, is working with Quantel and other industry partners on tests that could help deliver practical Stereo3D to homes in the UK.

The move to digital Stereoscopic 3D film making has already started in earnest and now attention is focusing on Stereo3D broadcasting. Quantel is the established industry leader in the new wave of Stereo3D film with over thirty Stereo3D Pablo and iQ systems in use worldwide and has picked up eight awards in the last three months for Stereoscopic technology. At IBC in September 2008, Quantel previewed a Stereo3D version of the Enterprise sQ sever system already used by Sky for its conventional HD and SD services. In parallel, Sky has been post-producing a range of Stereo3D content including boxing, football, rugby and the entertainment show Gladiators using Quantel Pablo systems and a 3ality Digital SIP2100 Stereoscopic image analyser. The successful tests have given Sky's research and development team valuable practical experience in production and post production of high quality stereoscopic content.

Brian Lenz, Head of Product Design and Innovation at BSkyB, said, "We've been enormously encouraged by the quality of the 3D experience we delivered and the positive reaction we've had from those who've seen it. Quantel Pablo played an important role in demonstrating that it's now possible to offer a "seeing-is-believing" 3D TV experience in the home."

Quantel's Regional Director for Northern Europe, Richard Craig-McFeely, added, "Quantel is delighted that our Pablo product has played its part in Sky's ground-breaking investigations into Stereo3D broadcasting and we look forward to helping Sky take this exciting project even further in future. When our industry wants Stereo3D broadcasting, Quantel is committed to helping make that happen."

iZ3D LLC, designer, marketer and enabler of advanced 3D visualization systems, will be featuring a hands on demonstration of three of its upcoming product prototypes for 2009. iZ3D is located in meeting room #25118M in the Gaming Showcase downstairs in South Hall 2 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"We are continually pioneering new areas of 3D display for consumers with new display products, stereoscopic 3D software drivers, 3D player groups, events, and networking, 3D content certification and enablement, and system solution partnerships," stated Thomas Striegler, CEO of iZ3D LLC. "Introducing three cutting-edge 3D prototypes at CES is once again proving iZ3D is the defacto industry leader in 3D solutions," he added.

The new prototypes include:

New iZ3D Immersion Series that gives users an incredible total 3D effect. It is a Triple iZ3D monitor setup with a flight or racing game simulator that really puts players in the experience!

26" iZ3D Prototype - Thought the 22-inch widescreen was awesome? Wait until you see the 26-inch version!

22" Widescreen Console Game Compatible Prototype - Now play many popular Xbox®, PS3® and Wii® games in 3D on the new iZ3D 22-inch game compatible monitor.

In addition the company will be showcasing a demo retail box and system setup displayed at iZ3D retail locations with self-running software demo and signage. A Far Cry 2 themed, custom painted iZ3D monitor and matching system from Intel®. Attendees will be able to take an up-close look at the incredible limited edition Smooth Creations painted iZ3D monitors.

The new iZ3D 22-inch monitor price of $399, roughly the price of 5-10 games, includes:

• 22-inch widescreen switchable 3D/2D monitor
  
• iZ3D output and anaglyph output drivers
  
• 3 pairs of passive linear polarized glasses
  
• All power and video cables
  
• Quick start guide
  
• 1 Year warranty
  
• Technical Support
  
• Free membership in iZ3D's upcoming 3D gaming league

iZ3D also offers the 22-inch monitor in six special edition custom-painted models created by Smooth Creations. These models, available only at http://www.iz3d.com, were commissioned at the request of customers that wanted their 3D monitors to stand out at LAN parties and grab attention. The custom-painted monitor price has also been reduced to $549.00

Alioscopy(R) USA, a leading 3D technology provider, announced that TTE Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Ltd), one of the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturers, will feature demonstrations of Alioscopy's state-of-the-art, 3DHD autostereoscopic (no glasses required) 3D LCD display and content creation technology in its Booth #12125, Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall) at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas, January 8 - 11, 2009.

CES is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow and the industry's largest educational forum to help companies expand their businesses and understand new technology. Alioscopy's advanced 3D technology has been garnering positive reviews since its debut at InfoComm 2008, where it was awarded a coveted "Best Buzz" award; a top honor bestowed each year on new products or technologies deemed exciting and that generated the most "buzz" with analysts, press and conference attendees. The Alioscopy technology is available through direct sales and licensing agreements. It is ideal for use in a variety of industries, including media and entertainment (film, video, casino gaming and advertising/digital signage), scientific, medical, architectural, and design visualization; all benefiting from Alioscopy's unparalleled clarity, depth, brilliance and real-time capabilities.

Alioscopy's 3D technology is known for being an experience that must be seen and felt to be believed. CES conference attendees and press who wish to "just feel it(TM)" for themselves, are encouraged to come by the TTE Booth #12125 where demonstrations of Alioscopy's 3DHD 40-in. monitor displaying custom 3D content will be shown daily during CES.

"All indicators suggest that dramatic technological change is opening up new vistas and continued demand around the world for digital signage products and services with advertisers and brands," said Philippe Roche, CEO of Alioscopy USA. "As a strategic partner with TTE, Alioscopy is honored for the opportunity to demonstrate our powerful autostereoscopic display technology in their booth at CES, and explore opportunities in the emerging 3D digital signage market in China, and beyond, that don't require the cumbersome need for glasses."

Alioscopy Digital Signage
In development over the past fourteen years, Alioscopy's 3D display product, the 3DHD, developed and manufactured by Alioscopy, features a highly specialized lenticular lens that results in a truly immersive and memorable experience for the viewer. Roche emphasizes that the groundbreaking technology affords new opportunities in the burgeoning digital signage arena, especially for the promotion of 3D entertainment projects.

"The 3D market is exploding with major film studios currently investing heavily in 3D stereoscopic film projects. For companies seeking creative ways to promote digital signage entertainment content, reinforce messaging and grab people's attention, Alioscopy monitors installed in theater lobbies, retail environments and other high traffic areas, will enable the public to sneak-preview traditional stereoscopic 3D (glasses-required) films, live concerts, and more, without glasses; creating a financial boon to content developers, advertisers and film studios."

The Alioscopy Technology
Alioscopy monitors are available in both 24-inch and 40-inch models; offering multi-view solutions, for multiple ergonomic uses, and the flat-screen technology can be easily installed almost anywhere. Size options enable content developers or advertisers to choose the solution that is best suited for a particular need--be it pre-visualization, production, post-production or promotion.

Alioscopy's underlying open architecture provides an end-to-end solution that allows standard video to be shown and 3D content to be developed and rendered with leading off-the-shelf 3D software applications such as Autodesk(R) 3ds(R) Max, Autodesk(R) Maya(R), Softimage|XSI(R), MAXON CINEMA 4D and NewTek Lightwave 3D(R). Real-time capabilities enhance the experience even further by allowing the viewer to interact with 3D content as if moving through a video game. Alioscopy offers scripts and plug-ins along with a proprietary mixing software that works with proprietary visualization and 3D software. The company also offers customized support and consulting services geared to get any customer up and running quickly.

SENSIO Technologies Inc., creator of the SENSIO(R) 3D technology, announced the sale of 50 new licenses for its SENSIO(R) 3D cinema decoding technology for use by Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. ("Cinedigm"). The Live 3D technology, which enables the live broadcasting of stereoscopic events, will be implemented in 100 digital movie theatres in the United States. An initial 50 licenses were already sold last July.

The sale was made to International Datacasting Corporation, who, under their license agreement with SENSIO, sold 50 CineLive(TM) 3D systems to Cinedigm. Cinedigm deployed theaters use Doremi Cinema's DCP-2000 playback servers through which the SENSIO(R) 3D server technology is enabled. Cinedigm has the exclusivity on the SENSIO(R) 3D cinema decoding technology on the U.S. market.

"In the current economic climate, we are very pleased that the deployment of our technology in movie theatres is going as planned. Our partners recognize the potential of the Live 3D technology and the distribution of alternative content in movie theatres. Cinedigm, in conjunction with IDC, Doremi and SENSIO, is working on implementing the infrastructure that will enable moviegoers to watch a live sports match or a concert in 3D, providing them with an amazing experience", explains Nicholas Routhier, President and CEO of SENSIO.

This marks the second order of CineLive, which integrates the SENSIO cinema decoding technology with IDC's SuperFlex DVB-S2 broadband technology. Last June, Cinedigm announced its intention to deploy CineLive(TM) in 150 digital movie theatres across the United States.

Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. announced that it had struck a deal with Sony, FOX Sports and 3ality Digital to bring a second major sporting event in 3D to its national network of digitally-enabled movie theatres. On Thursday, Jan. 8, Cinedigm will carry the FedEx BCS National Championship Game between the University of Florida and the University of Oklahoma to theatres in 35 states via its proprietary CineLive(TM) satellite network using the Sensio(R) 3D Format the only system with a national footprint that can distribute live 3D cinema transmissions. Earlier this month, Cinedigm, Turner Sports and the NBA announced a live 3D broadcast of All-Star Saturday Night to multiplexes across the country. In addition to FOX Sports and Sony, top 3D entertainment technology company 3ality Digital will shoot the game and provide image transmission support for the BCS broadcast.

"We are changing the way the public enjoys movie theatres," said Bud Mayo, Chairman and CEO of Cinedigm. "Tens of thousands of sports fans around the country now will have a chance to experience one-time sporting events, live, in 3D, at their local multiplexes. We are delighted that major sports franchises and consumer brands are realizing the benefits of this new kind of entertainment for the public. Our growing national network of 80-plus top-quality theatres can help expand both the audience for sporting events, creating new revenue opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors, while giving more entertainment options to the average family."

First Commercial Live, 3D Events

While private tests and select-theatre showings of live, 3D sporting events have been conducted previously by Cinedigm and others, the BCS game on January 8th and the NBA All-Star Saturday Night on February 14th will be the first times that fans can purchase tickets to see live, 3D sporting events at hundreds of screens in neighborhood multiplexes in 35 states.

Only National Footprint for Live 3D

Cinedigm is the only digital cinema content and distribution management company that has put the technological infrastructure and distribution know-how in place to allow for this kind of large-scale national footprint. It has linked more than 80 theatres in the top DMAs to a proprietary satellite distribution network specially configured for both 2-D and 3D transmissions. It has also outfitted more than 270 additional theatres across the country for digital cinema, extending its ultimate reach to more than 3700 screens in 40 states.

Unique, Flexible Distribution Platform

Cinedigm selects and contracts with separate companies who capture the events in 3D and configure the live programming - which is then transmitted to the Company. Cinedigm then uses its satellite network to transmit a super-sharp 3D signal to a combination of digital cinema systems it has deployed to participating theatres, which can be managed via an easy-to-use Cinedigm-created interface. The Company has built its system to be vendor- and technology-neutral, giving theatres, vendors, sponsors and partners maximum flexibility when it comes to leveraging its platforms. This planning and expertise has made it the digital cinema partner of choice for the movie and entertainment industries.

Tickets and Locations

Tickets will be available as of now and will be available online for most locations. Ticket prices are set by exhibitors but are expected to range between $18 and $22. To find the nearest participating theatre, go to http://www.CinedigmEntertainment.com

iZ3D Inc., designer, developer and pioneer of advanced stereoscopic 3D visualization systems, announced that its recently released 3D monitor driver Version 1.09 is the first to include support for AMD with an ATI 3D DLP output.

This special feature, integrated exclusively for AMD customers - provides a customized 3D DLP output and is free for ATI Radeon(TM) graphics card users. The Version 1.09 driver is the latest stereoscopic 3D driver from iZ3D since the company first began releasing display drivers in 2006. The company ships 3D gaming monitors, which include a stereoscopic driver output for the iZ3D monitor and a standard anaglyph driver output. Other specialized 3D driver outputs are available at www.iz3d.com for USD$49.99 per license (each output).

To encourage 3D game play using ATI Radeon graphics cards, iZ3D is offering all ATI Radeon graphics card users a $50.00 rebate on the purchase of an iZ3D monitor. After installing the iZ3D monitor and driver, ATI Radeon graphics card users have 30 days to complete a simple form online and submit it to iZ3D to get the rebate. The rebate promotion is being promoted online and will be included in ATI Radeon graphics card packages and in-store at select retailers. For more information visit www.3drulez.com or www.iz3d.com.

"We appreciate the visual experience and excitement that is driving the trend towards 3D graphics," said Godfrey Cheng, director of technical marketing, graphics products group, AMD. "3D gamers, designers and home theater enthusiasts will appreciate the sophistication that the ATI Radeon series of graphics cards will bring to the world of 3D. Our cards enable a feature-rich, 3D gaming and home theatre experience, especially when used in conjunction with an iZ3D 22-inch widescreen 3D display solution."

iZ3D's 3D stereoscopic monitors, glasses, and software drivers deliver significant advantages over other 3D display systems. Gamers that want to experience spectacular game graphics will appreciate playing in stereoscopic 3D. Graphic artists have already embraced the iZ3D monitor as an essential tool for 3D design since it is difficult to create 3D images while viewing the design in a flat 2D environment. Movie buffs will be able to experience the immersive thrill of watching a 3D movie at home what has been only available in theaters.

"We're on a mission to bring 3D into the mainstream. Combining the blazing fast speeds and breathtaking graphics from a high-end ATI Radeon graphics card with savings on your own personal iZ3D 22-inch widescreen monitor and get a gateway to the world of 3D. AMD's selection of iZ3D's stereoscopic 3D display solution demonstrates their vision and understanding that the future of graphics is a fusion of great hardware and software. iZ3D is a true pioneer in developing great 3D imaging drivers and hardware for the gaming community," remarked Thomas Striegler, CEO of iZ3D Inc.

iZ3D developed this unique display technology to create an adjustable 3D environment without causing eyestrain, spatial disorientation, or headaches. The monitor, which is optimized for 3D viewing, can also be easily toggled into a 2D mode when required for productivity applications or email. In 3D mode, viewers see bright, sharp 3D images or video simply by wearing any of eight iZ3D passive polarized glasses. Existing PCs equipped with an ATI Radeon graphics card or most dual-output video cards easily powers the display. Specifications include: 1680 x 1050 resolution; up to 170-degree 3D viewing angle; 5ms response time; 700:1 contrast ratio; 16.7-million colors; and 300 nits.

The iZ3D Version 1.09 S-3D driver is compatible with DirectX PC games running on 32-bit or 64-bit Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems. Most PC games released in the last five years, including many of the most popular multiplayer online, first person shooter, and role-playing games, have already been designed for 3D displays. iZ3D's optimized driver unlocks the third (depth) dimension of these 3D-ready games to allow gamers to finally play them as they were written - in 3D.

Availability and Pricing

The iZ3D 22-inch monitor has a manufacturers suggested resale price of $399.00 is currently available at online stores including www.staples.com, www.newegg.com, www.amazon.com, www.pcmall.com, www.criticalbuy.com www.iz3d.com, and other online shopping sites. iZ3D will be announcing in-store retail availability of the 3D gaming monitor soon.

The iZ3D Version 1.09 Driver is available at www.iz3d.com. The standard iZ3D S-3D output and anaglyph output are included with the purchase of an iZ3D monitor. The exclusive ATI 3D DLP output is free to AMD customers. All other drivers can be purchased at $49.99 per output.

RealD Pro, the world's most trusted 3D visualization source for industrial applications, has introduced the first 3D stereoscopic converter 'PODs.' The PODs present a simple conversion solution when upgrading to a new stereoscopic display monitor, such as a DLP(R) or XPOL HDTV.

The PODs automatically detect the output format from a connected display device and convert most stereo-enabled software applications from native stereoscopic output format to the required format for stereo viewing on the display monitor.

The RealD converter POD provides an immediate, affordable replacement option for CRT or LCD monitor users. When combined with DLP(R) TV kits available from RealD Pro, the user simply plugs the source data into the input port on the POD via an HDMI cable and the output HDMI cable into the 3D-ready HD TV.

The 3D converter PODs are designed specifically for research and development environments, where 3D visualization is heavily used and where departments or organizations are seeking alternatives to CRT display technology for stereoscopic applications. Industries include government and defense, entertainment, oil and gas, education, design and development, and medical.

The RealD 3D-PODs make this transition fast, easy, and inexpensive. The 3D-PODs also enable development teams to more easily present their work in front of customers or senior management, providing greater collaboration, improving productivity, reducing prototype expenses and accelerating time to market.

"RealD's introduction of 3D-POD technology brings yet another tool to the industry, cost effectively facilitating 3D visualization," said Michael Lewis, CEO of RealD. "As a leader in 3D visualization systems, RealD is committed to bringing new products to market that will enhance our customers' abilities and services."

The three PODs include dual input to checkerboard, side-by-side to horizontal interlace or checkerboard, and page-flip to checkerboard:

-- Dual Input POD - a flexible dual stream video format conversion system that converts a dual stream of data into a checkerboard output for visualization in stereo or as simultaneous independent video streams using RealD's new CrystalEyes 5 active eyewear. This POD also supports side-by-side conversion when using just a single input.

-- Side-by-Side (SBS) 3D-POD - receives and transmits a single HDMI compatible audio / video signal. When the content is received in RealD SBS format, it is automatically converted into either checkerboard or horizontal interlace format, depending on the connected display device.

-- Page Flip 3D-POD - converts a page-flip (frame sequential) stereo output to a checkerboard format for display on a DLP(R) TV. This POD is ideal for stereoscopic software applications used with CRTs.

The RealD 3D-PODs are available through RealD PRO. For further information please visit http://www.reald-corporate.com/scientific