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Limitless Computing to Preview New SightSpace 3D Features at AIA Convention

5.15.2012

[Press release]

Limitless Computing Inc.®,  a leading provider of 3D mobile Augmented Reality, today announced that a “sneak preview” of three new features for SightSpace 3D, the only mobile Augmented Reality application for Google SketchUp™, will be available to press and attendees in booth 1908 at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington DC, May 17-19.  These features will be officially launched at a later date.

What: “Sneak preview” of three significant new features for SightSpace 3D, the only mobile Augmented Reality application for Google SketchUp™. SightSpace 3D enables mobile viewing of Google SketchUp designs on mobile devices, offering Augmented Reality capabilities, which overlay digital models over existing physical environments. Stereoscopic 3D is available while using Augmented Reality wearing 3D glasses.

SightSpace 3D is integrated with the Google 3D Warehouse, opening up limitless possibilities. Architects and builders can preview buildings on site and educators can show famous buildings to students.  Furniture shoppers can see how pieces would look in their own homes and new countertops, appliances, and more can be viewed as if they were in one’s own kitchen or bath.

Where: Booth 1908, AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, May 17-19.

When: Thursday, May 17, 10 am – 4 pm
Friday, May 18, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, May 19, 10 am – 2 pm

For More Info: http://convention.aia.org/event/convention-home.aspx

See the original post here: http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=156497

International 3D Society and Autodesk Announce Worldwide 3D Short Film Competition

5.15.2012

[Press Release]

In an effort to encourage and recognize 3D filmmakers, the International 3D Society and Autodesk have announced a worldwide 3D short film competition beginning May 15, 2012.

“The Society is committed to honoring 3D excellence, and this competition will allow us to focus industry attention on the best short films and filmmakers,” said Jim Mainard, Head of Digital Strategy for DreamWorks Animation (DWA) and Society Chairman.

Powered by Nvidia and Fordela, the competition is open to any short subject work of 40 minutes or less. Filmmakers can upload their works to a secure 3D website at: 3DindyCompetition.com. Deadline for entries is November 16, 2012. Entries will be judged by a panel of Society voting member professionals.

“The winning filmmaker will be flown to Los Angeles to receive his or her award at our Creative Arts Awards Ceremony in February,” said Society President, Jim Chabin. “This is our chance to shine the spotlight on the star filmmakers of tomorrow.”

The Society was established to advance the arts and sciences of stereoscopic 3D and its professional innovators. The international organization includes committees in China, Japan, Korea, Europe, and members in 19 countries.

See the original press release here: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/international-3d-society-and-autodesk-announce-worldwide-3d-short-film-competition-2012-05-15

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Specification for Naming VFX Image Sequences Released

ETC’s VFX Working Group has published a specification for best practices naming image sequences such as plates and comps. File naming is an essential tool for organizing the multitude of frames that are inputs and outputs from the VFX process. Prior to the publication of this specification, each organization had its own naming scheme, requiring custom processes for each partner, which often resulted in confusion and miscommunication.

The new ETC@USC specification focuses primarily on sequences of individual images. The initial use case was VFX plates, typically delivered as OpenEXR or DPX files. However, the team soon realized that the same naming conventions can apply to virtually any image sequence. Consequently, the specification was written to handle a wide array of assets and use cases.

To ensure all requirements are represented, the working group included over 2 dozen participants representing studios, VFX houses, tool creators, creatives and others.  The ETC@USC also worked closely with MovieLabs to ensure that the specification could be integrated as part of their 2030 Vision.

A key design criteria for this specification is compatibility with existing practices.  Chair of the VFX working group, Horst Sarubin of Universal Pictures, said: “Our studio is committed to being at the forefront of designing best industry practices to modernize and simplify workflows, and we believe this white paper succeeded in building a new foundation for tools to transfer files in the most efficient manner.”

This specification is compatible with other initiatives such as the Visual Effects Society (VES) Transfer Specifications. “We wanted to make it as seamless as possible for everyone to adopt this specification,” said working group co-chair and ETC@USC’s Erik Weaver. “To ensure all perspectives were represented we created a team of industry experts familiar with the handling of these materials and collaborated with a number of industry groups.”

“Collaboration between MovieLabs and important industry groups like the ETC is critical to implementing the 2030 Vision,” said Craig Seidel, SVP of MovieLabs. “This specification is a key step in defining the foundations for better software-defined workflows. We look forward to continued partnership with the ETC on implementing other critical elements of the 2030 Vision.”

The specification is available online for anyone to use.

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