Wednesday, March 09, 2011

SD&A WOWS GUESTS YET AGAIN WITH ITS ANNUAL 3D FILM FESTIVAL



The Stereoscopic Displays and Applications (SD&A) 3D Theatre Session wowed guests again by showcasing the wide variety of 3D content that is being used, produced and exhibited around the world today. This year, 41 content clips were shown to a packed house with the support of the Christie Mirage WU7K-M projector and the DepthQ Polarization Modulator.

Best of Show awards went to:

"Fractal Odyssey" by John Hart and Jerry Oldaker (USA) for 3D CGI
"White Knuckles by OK Go (USA) for 3D Live Action
"Dead Boring 3D" by Dave Edwardz, AFTRS (Australia) for 3D VFX

Honorary Mention awards went to:

"Holy Moly" by Passmore Lab (USA) for 3D CGI
"Stereo Timelapse" by Takashi Sekitani, StereoEyE (Japan) for 3D Live Action
"Experiments in Stereoscopic Imaging" by Volker Kuchelmeister, UNSW iCinema Centre (Australia) for 3D VFX.













Wednesday, February 09, 2011

HEATHER RAIKES' "CORPUS CORVUS", A STEREOSCOPIC 3D DANCE PERFORMANCE, SUPPORTED BY DEPTHQ®



Heather Raikes' latest project titled "Corpus Corvus" premiered February 5th, 2011 at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center with 3D support by DepthQ® Stereoscopic. The production is a mixed reality performance and derivative stereoscopic cinema artwork that explores contemporary mythos through immersive media technologies.

Heather Raikes is a physical/media artist.

Corpus Corvus utilizes stereoscopic 3D projection, motion capture animation, an integrated physical/media choreographic vocabulary, and electroacoustic composition to explore the Pacific Northwest Native American myth of the raven as god and thief who steals the sun and creates the universe. Raikes is currently completing her PhD at DXARTS, the University of Washington’s Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media.





Wednesday, February 02, 2011

ROBERT SNEED'S EDPA 2010 CONFERENCE SESSION SUPPORTED BY DEPTHQ® STEREOSCOPIC



Robert Sneed, VP of Multimedia Technologies at Dimensional Communications, presented his conference session in 3D for the Exhibit Designers and Producers Association (EDPA). The presentation, titled "PLUGGING IN: TECHNOLOGIES TO BET ON IN 2011", was given to a packed house of industry professionals eager to "See which technologies are red-hot and which are cooling down."

Mr. Sneed's 3D presentation was supported by the DepthQ® Polarization Modulator, the DepthQ® HDs3D-1 Projector and a new, soon to be released, version of DepthQ®Player™ software that now offers programmable pause, volume adjustment, fade-ins, fade outs and other useful control within a movie using internal time code.


Robert Sneed, VP of Multimedia Technologies at Dimensional Communications
















Wednesday, January 26, 2011

LIGHTSPEED DESIGN, INC. / DEPTHQ® ANNOUNCES 3D PROJECTOR / POLARIZATION MODULATOR BUNDLE

Offer Includes the DepthQ® HDs3D-1 Projector, DepthQ® Polarization Modulator and 5 pair of DepthQ® 3D circular polarized passive glasses.



BELLEVUE, WA – January 26, 2011: Lightspeed Design, Inc./DepthQ® is pleased to announce the limited release of the NEW DepthQ® 3D Projector/Polarization Modulator Bundle.

This limited time offer consists of a DepthQ® HDs3D-1 Projector, a DepthQ® Polarization Modulator (Small Aperture: 2.75x2.51”) and 5 pair of DepthQ® 3D circular polarized passive glasses for a total price of $6500. This is a $2500 discount from the regular price of $9000.

Art Feierman, in his 1/20/11 review for ProjectorReviews.com, said “The overall image performance of the Modulator resulted in a cleaner 3D picture than the other 3D systems we looked at at the same time.” Read Art’s entire review titled “Lightspeed’s 3D DepthQ Polarization Modulator and Their 3D Projector System” at:
http://www.projectorreviews.com/lightspeed/3d-modulator/index.php.

The DepthQ® HDs3D-1 high-definition 3D projector is the 3rd generation of Lightspeed Design's patent-pending portable stereoscopic projectors, offering superior contrast and synchronization for 3D professionals. These projectors leverage nearly two decades of professional 3D knowledge and expertise to deliver the highest-quality, most satisfying and hassle-free 3D experience possible.

New to the HDs3D-1 is higher brightness (2700 lumens in 3D mode), an all-digital HDMI input path for unsurpassed clarity and a specialized 3D image sequence optimized for brighter polarized projection. Additionally, these professional-level 3D projectors can easily display 10 ft (3 m) wide high-definition images using the latest Texas Instruments DLP® and BrilliantColorTM technologies - for wall-filling imagery with stunning colors and a 2100:1 contrast ratio, at a truly unprecedented level of price-performance.

The DepthQ® Polarization Modulator electronically switches the polarization orientation of light passing through it. In combination with a polarization-preserving screen and the DepthQ® HDs3D-1 projector, the modulator enables high-brightness, low-ghost viewing using lightweight & comfortable passive 3D eyewear.

The modulator utilizes a unique combination of separate liquid crystal elements bonded together, enabling both high polarization efficiency over visible wavelengths from 400 to 750 nm (predominantly achromatic spectral response) as well as fast transition switching speeds (0.6ms at room temperature) between polarization states at a frequency of 120Hz. Efficient, high-speed switching between the eyes ensures bright, low-crosstalk, flicker-free operation.

To order now and take advantage of this special bundle pricing, contact Lightspeed at http://www.depthq.com/contact.html, sales@lightspeeddesign.com or call our sales department at +1-206-784-1385. Linear polarization available upon request.

The DepthQ® Polarization Modulator is also available in a large size for projectors with apertures up to 7.12 inches (180.85mm) and lamp outputs up to 35,000 lumens for use in large venues including Digital Cinema. If you are interested in larger venue or Digital Cinema applications, please contact Lightspeed at sales@lightspeeddesign.com or call our sales department at +1-206-784-1385.






DepthQ® 3D Projector/Polarization Modulator Bundle

About Lightspeed Design, Inc.
Lightspeed Design, Inc. / DepthQ®, located in Bellevue, WA, USA, has 17 years experience in 3D film & video production and stereoscopic 3D technology development. Our knowledge and expertise allows us to create immersive, impactful experiences and precise technology solutions for clients such as Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Disney, IMAX, DreamWorks, NASA, and Intuitive Surgical.

For more information, visit us at http://www.lightspeeddesign.com or contact the company directly at sales@lightspeeddesign.com or +1-425-637-2818.

DepthQ® is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Design, Inc. Digital Light Processing, DLP® and BrilliantColor™ are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.

Press contact:
Chris Ward
Lightspeed Design, Inc.
+1-425-637-2818


Tuesday, January 25, 2011

THE DEPTHQ® POLARIZATION MODULATOR PROVIDES PASSIVE 3D FOR NVIDIA® CUDA™ WORKSHOP AT SIGGRAPH ASIA 2010



Lightspeed Design, Inc.'s DepthQ® Polarization Modulator was paired with a Christie® Mirage HD10K-M 3D DLP® projector and NVIDIA® Quadro® 3800M based Lenovo® mobile workstation to provide single lens, passive 3D projection for an NVIDIA® CUDA™ workshop at Siggraph Asia 2010. The workshop was given by NVIDIA's Andrew Page, Quadro Product Manager, and was titled "Using 3D Stereoscopic Solutions in Broadcast and Film Production".












Saturday, January 22, 2011

THE DEPTHQ® POLARIZATION MODULATOR GETS THUMBS-UP FROM PROJECTOR REVIEWS.COM

Lightspeed Design, Inc.'s DepthQ® Polarization Modulator was given a thumbs-up review and Special Interest Award by Art Feierman of ProjectorReviews.com.

In his 1/20/11 review for ProjectorReviews.com, Art Feierman said “The overall image performance of the Modulator resulted in a cleaner 3D picture than the other 3D systems we looked at at the same time.” Read Art’s entire review titled “Lightspeed’s 3D DepthQ Polarization Modulator and Their 3D Projector System” at:
www.projectorreviews.com/lightspeed/3d-modulator/index.php.