Panasonic announced its HDC-SDT750 consumer camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens that enables the unit to shoot 3D video content. According to the statement, in addition to shooting 3D, the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached, and includes powerful features such as …
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Panasonic announced that it has expanded its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc players to include the new DMP-BDT100. According to the statement, the DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350 in providing superior 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as innovative features such as VIERA CAST internet functionality.
Technicolor announced that it is set to deliver more than 15 Blu-ray 3D titles, leading the industry in 3D compression and authoring services.
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Samsung Electronics Canada announced the Canadian launch of its new 9000 series television, a full HD, 3D, LED-backlit TV. According to the statement, equipped with Samsung’s custom-designed 3D chip from its semiconductor division, the 9000 series boasts superior 3D image quality. At 7.98 millimetres thick, it also features the world’s slimmest panel alongside a high-class, …
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Marantz America announced two new Blu-ray 3D players, the UD7005 ($899), which will replace the BD7004 and be available in September and the UD5005 ($499), which replaces the BD5004 and will be available next month.
Sony Creative Software announced that Deluxe Digital Studios has adopted Sony’s Dualstream 3D MVC encoder for compliant production of Blu-ray 3D titles. Using this software tool, Deluxe will incorporate 3D features into Blu-ray discs for its clients, which include Hollywood’s largest film studios. According to the statement, Sony Pictures Entertainment and its Digital Authoring Center …
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NetBlender announced that it is now shipping its DoStudio MVC 3D Encoder for Blu-ray 3D title creation. According to the statement, the DoStudio MVC Encoder license ($6,995) also includes the DoStudio AVC Encoder for 2D Blu-ray encoding. A free trial of the DoStudio Encoder is available for download from the company web site.
AXPONA Audio Expo’s organizers announced that the 2011 show will include the first demonstrations of AIX Records’ “3D Music Albums” heard through state-of-the-art audio equipment. According to the statement, AIX just completed shooting several music video albums in state-of-the-art 3D video and high definition audio that will be released in the new Blu-ray 3D format.
Sharp Corporation announced that it will introduce two new AQUOS Blu-ray Disc recorders featuring support for Blu-ray 3D playback as well as the new BDXL format. The BD-HDW700 and BD-HDW70 recorders will be available in Japan beginning July 30, 2010. According to the statement, in addition to Blu-ray 3D, the BD-HDW700 and BD-HDW70 are the …
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ABI Research announced that it expects worldwide Blu-ray Disc (BD) player shipments to more than double between 2009 and the end of 2010 and total more than 62.5 million in 2011. According to the statement, in North America standalone Blu-ray players are expected to reach almost 18% penetration among TV-owning households, up from just over …
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