Sigma Processor Powers Verismo STB

Sigma Designs announced that its SMP8652 secure media processor is being used inside Verismo Networks’ broadband TV set-top-box (STB).

TMPG Offers Accelcoder for Blu-ray 3D Production

TMPG Inc. announced that it now distributes Accelcoder from Fixstars Solutions. According to the statement, Accelcoder is a real time, professional H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MVC encoding system for Blu-ray Disc (BD), Blu-ray 3D, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Video-On-Demand (VOD) production.

CableLabs Publishes 3D Content Encoding Specification

CableLabs announced that it has published a new specification as a guide for producers, programmers and aggregators of stereoscopic 3D programming. According to the statement, this new specification, called Content Encoding Profiles 3.0 Specification (OC-SP-CEP3.0-I01-100827), details exact requirements for formatting (panelizing) the 3D content into a frame-compatible format for use by cable television systems.

Canon Launches Pro Camcorders Ready for 3D

Canon U.S.A., Inc., announced its new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders. According to the statement, the XF105 and XF100 are Canon’s smallest professional camcorders, feature MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps recording and include in-camera features enabling the easy set-up and capture of high-definition 3D video when two XF105 or XF100 units are paired.