centerimg title="NewSight Unveils 3D LED Video Wall" style="MARGIN: 0px" alt="NewSight Unveils 3D LED Video Wall" src="http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2008/12/3d-led-display.jpg" border="0" //centerbr / pNewSight Corp. from the US has developed a 3D LED Video Wall that is touted to be one of the largest 3D displays in the world, relying on LEDs as pixels for the first time in human history. This 180" behemoth has a screen width of 3.84m, and according to NewSight, they are able to combine all four displays to turn this into a 360" 3D monster. There is no word on pricing, but you can expect to fork out a handsome amount for it, as the final figure will depend on what your individual order is like. The LEDs themselves are made in China and arranged at a pitch of 6mm in order to function just like pixels located on an LCD panel. The optimal viewing range would be from 5 meters away, although that can be adjusted. Each LED comes with a warranty period of 20,000 hours, and you can opt for LEDs manufactured by other people if that is your cup of tea. No doubt advertisers are rubbing their hands in glee with this new avenue to market their products./p pPermalink: a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/12/newsight_unveils_3d_led_video_wall.html"NewSight Unveils 3D LED Video Wall/a from Ubergizmo (a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com"US/a, a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/fr"FR/a) | a href="http://www.uberbargain.com/"Good deals/a | Hot: a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/11/blackberry_storm_review.html"Storm Review/a/p pmap name="google_ad_map_081202230234" area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/081202230234?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/ area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"//map img usemap="#google_ad_map_081202230234" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_imgamp;client=ca-pub-7335032025195922amp;channel=9684588219amp;output=pngamp;cuid=081202230234amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ubergizmo.com%2F15%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2Fnewsight_unveils_3d_led_video_wall.html"//p pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/sVC1RAbqROXPHfr25IJ86uWd_5M/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/sVC1RAbqROXPHfr25IJ86uWd_5M/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/pdiv class="feedflare" a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?a=SFfxl5L5"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?d=41" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?a=te16C2uL"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?i=te16C2uL" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?a=2KK4aTJZ"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?d=52" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?a=LAKDQOUB"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?i=LAKDQOUB" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?a=Y9fvdn0h"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/ubergizmo?i=Y9fvdn0h" border="0"/img/a /divimg src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ubergizmo/~4/2Z0FZvKExPQ" height="1" width="1"/

NewSight decided just removing the need for silly glasses wasn't good enough, showing off the first 3D LED-based display. Each LED is arranged at a pitch of 6mm, similar to current LCD 3D technology, so it can display the same content that's been popping up as of late. The 180-inch 3D LED Video Wall is capable of combining with three others to form a 360-inch screen, with a 20,000 hour warranty period on its LEDs and NewSight's digital signage background, we can imagine watching a game or being hounded by eerily-realistic Black Friday ads very soon.

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The men from Detroit will jet into Washington tomorrow -- presumably going commercial this time -- to make another pitch for a taxpayer rescue. Meanwhile, in the other American auto industry you rarely read about, car makers are gaining market share and adjusting amid the sales slump, without seeking a cent from the government. nbsp; nbsp; These are the 12 foreign, or so-called transplant, producers making cars across America's South and Midwest. Toyota, BMW, Kia and others now make 54% of the cars Americans buy. The internationals also employ some 113,000 Americans, compared with 239,000 at U.S.-owned carmakers, and several times that number indirectly. nbsp; nbsp; The root of this other industry's success is no secret.

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Ravit Lichtenberg is the founder and chief strategist at Ustrategy.com—a boutique consultancy with a mission to help startups succeed. She authors a blog at ravitlichtenberg.com.

With the economic downturn grinding the startup wheels to a near-halt here and abroad, companies are competing for a smaller pie. Capital, acquisition odds, advertising dollars, and consumer wallets are all becoming much smaller.

If you are a European startup in the consumer Web services or product space, you have even more obstacles to overcome than your US counterparts. For one, funding in Europe is still very limited and narrowly focused compared to the US. Second, your consumer base is much smaller—especially if your product is localized for language and service. Third, the more innovative you get, the more likely it is you’ll bump against a much greater skepticism and a much smaller pool of early adopters.

So you decide to come here—Silicon Valley, the Mecca of anything startup– to raise funds and tap into the massive and enthusiastic US customer base. But right now, even though you may have enjoyed great interest as investors expand their reach internationally, you’re up against fierce competition from just about everyone.

And this is where European startups face the biggest challenge: presenting your company in a way that makes sense—the US way.

Fundamental differences

In the past 2 months I’ve listened to over 40 pitches from French, Belgian, British, and Eastern European companies. About 1 in 15 presented their company in a way that would stick. This is because Europeans tend to build their case in a highly academic way–stating the conditions under which their offering makes sense and building their argument from there.

American audiences, on the other hand, are used to seeing “the bottom line first” and they do things very fast by European standards. “They’re like cowboys,” a Belgian CEO told me. “First they shoot then they look.” This is a fundamental difference in how people present and perceive information. And it can mean the difference that gets you to that second meeting, someone writing about your startup, and even getting funding.

Key points to remember

Let’s go over a few key points that can help you present your company in a way that makes more sense here:

1. First impression is (almost) everything.

Americans know this very well. That’s why they work on their “elevator pitch.” You have 30-60 seconds to create an impression. Want to spruce it up even more? Have a 1-2 minute demo ready on your iPhone that plays while you speak. Think: Why are you different? What makes you stand out? How do you stick in someone’s mind? Why should an investor want to see you again? These are questions that should always be on your mind and guide what you say— all in 60 seconds or less.

2. Speak in benefits. Customer benefits, that is.

Europeans tend to be highly accomplished on the technology side. In the US, you also need to think about, and communicate, what your prospective customers will be able to do thanks to your technology. How will it address a true customer need? Why will a customer use it? Better yet—why will they pay for it? Every time you speak about a feature or capability of your technology, immediately follow with “and that means that customers will be able to...” (fill in the blank).

3. Start with the end first.

It may sound counter intuitive but business communication in the US is often non-linear and starts with the conclusion first. The people with whom you meet will want to know what your product does and how much money you expect to make from it. If that sticks, then you can go back and talk about how you got to the idea, how you developed it, all those other things it can be, etc.

4. Know your numbers.

In Silicon Valley numbers speak louder than anything else. They’re also important as a reality-check for you as technologies and competitors evolve. Don’t let anyone fool you–no one really knows what’s going to happen so it’s okay to make assessments—just make sure they’re intelligent ones. Be ready to talk about your 3-year profit-and-loss (P&L) model and about your Total Addressable Market (TAM) in clear terms.

5. Focus.

The American idiom is “put a stake in the ground.” It’s when of all the many things your technology can be, you choose one (or two) things for now and go with them. This is a tough one, I know, because you want to show all the great things your idea can become. But where you see options, VCs see lack of direction. So let’s keep things in order: Decide on a focus for now, and put the framing, benefits, and numbers around that choice. You will later have plenty of time to develop your roadmap.

6. Investors are not your friends.

They are meeting with you because you might represent a good investing opportunity. As such, come prepared with all your materials and if possible, with a beautifully executed demo and present your case. If you need advice, ask your friends, other CEOs, or advisors if you have them. In fact, ask anyone–just not investors you’d like to work with. Once the term sheet has been completed and the deal signed, they’ll provide you with plenty of advice whether you want it or not. It’s their job.

7. Networking is key.

Many European CEOs think networking and mingling is “cocktail hour saved for those who don’t do real work.” But in the US—and especially in the Silicon Valley—this is an important catalyst to getting business done. You need to get out of your three-cubicle office which you’re sharing with four other companies and go to events. You need to tell other CEOs, bloggers, and investors about your product. You’ll get invaluable advice that will undoubtedly help you move forward, new connection points, and a perspective on the startup world within which you operate. This is just as important as making phone calls and taking meetings.

8. Keep it short.

Repeatedly I hear that CEOs talk about their companies for too long. Yes- you want to make sure people understand the breadth of your offering, but more talk doesn’t necessarily get you results. Lucas Grassi Gurfein, former International Product Manager for Yahoo!Inc. suggests bullet points often work best: Use them as talking points and keep your presentation short. More important than demonstrating the history of your idea is creating a stellar impression and a genuine curiosity in your listeners’ minds; you want them to come back and say “can we talk more?” Less, you see, is truly more.

9. Don’t be argumentative.

In most European countries, debating a topic is just part of daily conversations. To most Americans—unless they were on their college debate team—the practice of debate can be unnerving. You already know that Europeans can be perceived as uncomfortably direct here—add debating and you come across as argumentative and maybe even hostile, which is hardly what you meant.

Try to balance between presenting your rationale and listening to feedback. If you have a thought about the point being brought up, you can always start by acknowledging the feedback’s validity and then add how you’re thinking of addressing it.

10. Tap into the existing infrastructure.

There are a number of organizations and initiatives designed directly to help advance European companies in the US:

· Each country typically has a Chamber of Commerce in the Bay Area which puts together business-related events and can help you get connected much faster than you could do on your own.

· There are non-profit organizations like SVOD and VC backed events like the Dow Jones’ Venture Wire EuroTech Showcase that help promote European startups through connections to venture capital firms and journalists.

· A number of organizations sponsor conferences, competitions, and “boot-camps” for startups. GuideWire’s Innovate!Europe is one example—it focuses on identifying new and promising talent in Europe and helping them grow globally. Make sure you’re aware of these and attend at least a few each year.

As the CEO of a European startup you will need to overcome a number of obstacles. At the same time, the European tendency to take more calculated risks, base products on proprietary technology, and have demonstrated success abroad, can translate into leverage especially in these difficult times.

As venture capital firms increasingly diversify their portfolio with a greater reach abroad, you may in fact enjoy more opportunity than ever before. If your product is truly offering customers a way to do something new, something they want—if you help them make existing interactions less painful—you’re just as likely (if not more) to get a piece of that funding pie and more of those cavorted consumer eyes. The key is to communicate what you do and what’s unique about your startup’s offering in a way that matches how people perceive and respond to information in the US.

Have tips of your own? Share them below in the comments.

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Malgré son casting impressionnant (Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger, Jeremy Irons, Lance Henriksen) et les promesses de son pitch, Appaloosa[...]

divimg alt="" src="http://hits.guardian.co.uk/b/ss/guardiangu-feeds/1/H.15.1/74384?ns=guardianpageName=Football%3A+Keane+is+a+better+player+than+we+are+seeing+now%2C+insists+Ben%C3%ADtezch=Footballc3=guardian.co.ukc4=Liverpool+FC+%28Football%29%2CPremier+League+%28Football%29%2CFootball%2CSport%2CLiverpool+%28Travel%29c5=Not+commercially+useful%2CUK+Travel%2CPremier+Leaguec6=Paolo+Bandini+and+Everton+Gaylec7=2008_12_02c8=1127417c9=articlec10=GUc11=Footballc12=Liverpoolc13=c14=h2=GU%2FFootball%2FLiverpool" width="1" height="1" //divpRafael Benítez has insisted he remains confident Robbie Keane will be a success at Liverpool, despite substituting the striker for the 15th time this season during last night's 0-0 draw against West Ham. Keane has played a full 90 minutes only three times since joining Liverpool from Tottenham in the summer, and scored just four goals for his new club./pp/pp"Robbie is a better player than the one we are seeing now," said Benítez this afternoon, before suggesting that the striker needed more support from his team-mates. "We know what kind of player Robbie Keane is. He needs people around him to pass the ball well. I believe he will be okay, he will score more if we create chances for him."/pp/ppKeane made no attempt to disguise his frustration at being replaced by French teenager David Ngog last night, but Benítez was quick to defend his decision to withdraw the striker. "Players always want to be out on the pitch for 90 minutes, but we were thinking of different solutions and Ngog did well when he came on, holding the ball up. Robbie does get disappointed when things are not going his way. He is a worker, but he can improve./pp/ppLast night's draw sent Liverpool a point clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League, but the final whistle was met with boos. West Ham have not won at Anfield since 1963, and most fans had expected Liverpool to take advantage of the opportunity to go three points clear./pp/pp"Clearly we are frustrated, but we are ahead of Chelsea and that is positive," added Benítez, whose side have already been held to goalless draws at home by Stoke and Fulham. "Hopefully we will not be looking back at these three games as points that would have counted. I hope we will look at the end of the season as this point being decisive."/pp/ppEarlier today defender Jamie Carragher had acknowledged Liverpool were going through a bad patch, saying: "You are always disappointed when you don't win your home games," said Carragher. "Obviously in the last three games at home we have not played as well as we could./pp/pp"The positive thing to take is the fact that we have qualified for the next stage of the Champions League and we are top of the Premier League. To do that when we are not playing well and going through a rough patch is really positive. Usually when you are not playing well you go down the table. Instead we are going up the league when we are not at our best./pp/pp"We put them under pressure which is what you expect," said Carragher, "but it has happened for years, goalkeepers having good performances at Anfield. In saying that, it is up to us to do a little bit more."/pdiv style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"ullia href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/liverpool"Liverpool/a/lilia href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/premierleague"Premier League/a/lilia href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/liverpool"Liverpool/a/li/ul/diva href="http://www.guardian.co.uk"guardian.co.uk/a copy; Guardian News Media Limited 2008 | Use of this content is subject to our a href="http://users.guardian.co.uk/help/article/0,,933909,00.html"Terms Conditions/a | a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/webfeeds/1,,1309488,00.html"More Feeds/a pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~at/Mqn7107d0VwzL5aGYdrTKja51E8/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~at/Mqn7107d0VwzL5aGYdrTKja51E8/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

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  De nouveaux détails émergent sur le film Street Fighter The Legend of Chun Li , avec le pitch enfin révélé : Elevée dans une fammille heureuse et fortunée, Chun Li apprit le Kung Fu dès son plus jeune âge. Mais un jour, un homme mystérieux app...
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Agathe Clery, c'est le nouveau film d'Etienne Chatiliez. Le réalisateur qui a déjà à son compteur plusieurs films cultes: La vie est un long fleuve tranquille, Le Bonheur est dans le prés, nous livre pour la premiére fois une comédie musicale. Mais une comédie musicale qui s'attaque à un sujet grave: Le racisme. Pour l'occasion il a fait appel à Valérie Lemercier. Agathe Cléry, elle est blanche, elle est raciste... Elle va devenir noire Un pitch éfiicace pour un film qui sort de l'ordinaire. Agathe Clery, un sujet profond traité avec une légerté déconcertante. Le réalisateur le dit lui même, "le côté comédie musicale donne de la légerté au sujet et le sujet du film donne du fond à la comédie musicale". Nous avons rencontré Etienne Chatiliez lors de sa venue à Lille pour présenter son film. Le réalisateur, originaire de la région nous parle de ce nouveau projet, deux années et 4 mois de sa vie, 107 jours de tournage et bien sur de Valérie Lemercier, époustouflante dans un rôle taillée pour elle.

Auteur : rocfm
Tags : cinema roctv roc tv agathe clery etienne chatiliez valérie lemercie anthony Kavanagh
Envoyé : 02 décembre 2008
Note :5.0
Votes :1