Archive for January, 2010

Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D DVD

This months 3D prize pack consists of the family favourite “Journey to The Centre of The Earth 3D” DVD starring Brendan Fraser plus a complete set of Enhanced Dimensions’ retro style groovy 3D Birthday Cards supplied with glasses and envelopes.

In order to enter simply answer the following question:

• On which planet is Avatar set?

Email your answer to 3dprizes@enhanced-dimensions.com by midnight on 31st January 2010 to stand a chance to win. The competition is only open to UK residents, please check terms and conditions for more details on eligibility.

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invaZion2010 3-D Stereoscopic Shortfilm Challenge from invaZion2010 on Vimeo.

The invaZion 2010 3D Short Film Challenge, hosted by more3D, invites ambitious film fans and artists to submit their short films in 3D to an illustrious star-studded jury. Prizes worth EUR 20,000 bare up fro grabs for the winning entries. Seven prizes are up for grabs in the three catagories:

• Best overall film
• Best stereoscopic story telling
• Excellence in visual art

Deadline for entries is March 31st 2010. Find out more here.

This weekend sees the broadcast of the first live 3d event in the UK. Sky are broadcasting the Arsenal vs Manchester United game live in 3d to selected pubs across the UK that have suitable viewing equipment installed.

Gerry O’Sullivan, Sky’s Director of Strategic Product Development, said: “2010 is the year for 3D TV. People have already embraced 3D cinema and because Sky’s 3D service uses the same kind of technology, we’re confident there will be demand for sport, movies, concerts and drama in 3D.  The good news is that all Sky⁺HD customers already have the set-top box they need to enjoy 3D, meaning they simply need to buy any new 3D TV, all of which will work seamlessly with Sky’s ground breaking new service.”

Although this is not official there is chatter online that the venues showing the 3d football match are:

• Cardiff – The Blackweir Tavern (North Road)
• Dublin – Qbar (D’Olier Street)
• Edinburgh – Belushis (Market Street)
• London – Bar Kick (Shoreditch)
• London – The Elk Bar (Fulham)
• London – The George (Liverpool St)
• London – Sirocco ( Soho)
• Manchester – Binary Bar (Castlefield)
• Manchester – O’Sheas (Princess Street)

Sky has kitted out the bars with LG’s new 47-inch LD920 3D TVs that interestingly uses a passive 3D system with a polarised screen and requires the lower cost glasses as favoured by cinemas.

Edinburgh Castle 3D

Tonight is Robert Burns Night here in Scotland so we’ll be tucking into our Haggis, Neeps and Tatties – hopefully our friends around the world will be joining in.

To celebrate Enhanced Dimensions have created a little slideshow of 3d images of Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and the surrounding West End area exclusively for our Stereoscopic3D  Channel TESTBED on Vimeo. We hope you enjoy it!

The Stereoscopic Displays and Applications Virtual Library has three books relating to stereoscopic topics available for free to download from their site.

The books are:

• “Foundations of the Stereoscopic Cinema”
• “Three-Dimensional Photography”
• “The World of 3-D Movies”

Although the books do not necessarily cover state of the art subjects they are well worth  a read for some perspective on the history of the medium.

Download the books here.

Stereoscopic 3d Channel - TESTBED on Vimeo

Enhanced Dimensions has launched a new group for like minded stereographers on Vimeo. Our Stereoscopic 3D Channel TESTBED allows all member to upload their 3d stereoscopic tests, tutorials and completed videos. It also aims to offer a support area in the forums and a schedule of 3d related events.

Come on over and join the fun.