Bang and Olufsen near a 4KTV Launch

May 24th, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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Danish company Bang & Olufsen is said yesterday that they have plans to launch their own 4K TV in the near future.

The company also focus on sound devices like headphones and car audio. However, their HDTV line is stylish to say the least. The BeoVision 11 appears to sit on the floor like a piece of art, similar to the top-of-the-line Samsung 4Ks released this year.

Bang & Olufsen considers their product a premium brand, so we don’t think that the 4K model will be much more, if any, affordable than the Samsung or Sony 4K models that are becoming available.

A spokesperson from Bang & Olufsen said that the company is not slowing down and plans on remaining competitive into the future.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: Good3DTV.com

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Dan Aykroyd on Ghostbusters 3 in 3D

May 24th, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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An interview with actor Dan Aykroyd recently published revealed the actors potential plans for an upcoming Ghostbusters 3 film.

Fans of the old movie may be glad to hear that Aykroyd said the type of film that Ghostbusters has always been would lend itself nicely to 3D effects.

Aykroyd, founder of Crystal Head Vodka, said picture slime jumping off the screen at audiences. Not only that, but we imagine the proton lasers would come off pretty cool too.

Other than that, Aykroyd said audiences may anticipate a new generation of Ghostbusters, saying his own character from the originals is now too old and out of shape to fight ghosts. He added, “Imagine something similar to what they’re doing with the Star Trek franchise.”

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: Digital Spy

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Oculus Rift Accompaniment Options Spring Up

May 24th, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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It has been a week of video game discussion on the internet since the new Xbox One was revealed to the world a few days ago.

But we haven’t forgotten about the biggest video game revolution that may even pose a threat to the big players like Sony and Microsoft, the Oculus Rift 3D gaming headset that is under development.

The main problem we see in the way of the Oculus Rift is the one of movement in your gaming space. Here we have a machine capable of transforming our environment, yet it would be difficult to literally walk, run, and jump with essentially a blindfold on while indoors.

The Virtusphere is one option, but it would take a winning lottery ticket to afford. Moreover, the Wizdish seems more dangerous the more we look at it. But the latest alternative seems more doable, the Omni, by Virtuix.

The Omni is basically a Wizdish with a harness and handrails that allows the user to move around and play the first person shooter such as Half Life 2 VR, which they advertise.

The Omni has a promotional video available online. The company will begin a Kickstarter campaign on June 4th.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: 3DFocus.co.uk

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Metallica 3D Film Trailer Viewable Online

May 23rd, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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A thought just occurred. It’s been 21 years since the Guns N’ Roses/Metallica tour. We didn’t make it there, but we certainly dreamed about it.

And here we are. It’s 2013, and both Guns ‘N Roses and Metallica are working on 3D concert film releases. It’s purely coincidental we suppose, but perhaps still worth noting.

The trailer for the Metallica 3D film is viewable now online. It features Dane DeHaan (Chronicle) in a bad car wreck, followed by a riotous chase sequence that segues into Metallica on stage shredding through Master of Puppets.

While the Guns ‘N Roses film release date remains vague, the Metallica film, titled Through the Never, is said to hit IMAX 3D in North America on September 27. Then an expanded release will occur October 4.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: ConsequenceOfSound.net

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Xbox One 4K Ability-Extent Remains a Mystery

May 23rd, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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Much like by the way Microsoft renames their latest gaming system, we are baffled by whether or not the new Xbox will support 4K graphics in the games.

The Sony PlayStation 4 group has in fact disclosed that the games for the system will not support 4K graphics, although the system will allow for users to play 4K video content.

The same applies for the Xbox One at this point. The system will support both 3D and 4K formats. More than likely we’ll see some exciting 3D gaming. But Microsoft has this temporary advantage now it appears, since folks don’t seem to be clear on whether or not the games will support 4K.

Then again, it may be some years before most people ditch their working HDTVs for a new 4K. (Sigh.)

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: GameSpot.com

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One More iOS App with Anaglyphic Lens

May 23rd, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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We’ve discovered another iPhone app that allows you to capture and share anaglyphic 3D images.

The Kitcam app for your iPhone isn’t exactly brand new, but still currently gaining steam. It reminds us of the Hipstamatic camera app, but it may actually be even more complex than that one.

Kitcam makes Mirrorgram look kind of trivial, since it is loaded with many more features. On the other hand, easy-to-use is a good thing. So both Mirrorgram and Kitcam are indeed worth adding to your mobile photography arsenal.

We forgot to mention yesterday that anaglyphic glasses are easy to obtain. Red/cyan or green/magenta anaglyphic 3D glasses may be purchased on Amazon for under $5 dollars in most instances.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: KitcamApp.com

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Workable 3D Photography on Your iOS

May 22nd, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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It’s funny that we’ve read much lately on how inaccessible 3D photography is in this day and age, since last night we discovered an easy way to take and share anaglyphic 3D photos on our iPhone!

If you happen to be an Instagrammer, this is totally for you (and surely don’t forget to follow us at “gefisch”). An iPhone app called Mirrorgram actually released an update in late 2012 that allows the user to add a 3D filter to their photos.

The app was originally released for adding symmetry effects to your photos. But after toying around with it for a little while last night, we discovered the 3D filter, as well as some other cool filters like “Toon” and “8-bit.”

This essentially turns the iPhone into a 3D-capable device, and allows you to share 3D photos without any of the hassle that 3D cameras are said to pose you with. Mirrorgram is a free download, and the 3D filter will cost you $.99 cents.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: Mirrorgram.com

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Sega Drops Another Classic Title on the 3DS

May 22nd, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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While we’ve actually heard that the Sonic the Hedgehog re-release had an unsatisfactory 3D effect on the 3DS platform, Sega continues to roll out the old catalog on the Nintendo handheld system.

This week we hear that Altered Beast, actually an old classic Sega Genesis title, where the user scrolls right to defeat monstrous creatures. Along the way, the user gains power-ups that transform him from a small man into a powerful beast.

It’s a pretty interesting concept, kind of like Mario meets Castlevania. Altered Beast for the 3DS will be released as 3D Altered Beast. It comes out May 29 in Japan as an eShop download. It will cost about $6 bucks.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: SiliconEra.com

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Russian 3D Popularity Continues to Grow

May 22nd, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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Russia has been in our 3D scope regularly over the past couple months.

First, there was news about the growth of IMAX 3D in Russia, then we learned of the film Stalingrad 3D, and next of James Cameron working to air the ballet Swan Lake in 3D live across the globe next month.

Today, we’ve heard that a new Russian 3D animated film, The Snow Queen, has been picked up by Vertical Entertainment at the Cannes Film Festival. The film is directed by Maxim Sveshnikov and Vlad Barbe. Barbe and Vadim Sveshnikov wrote the script.

The film is produced by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter). The Snow Queen is about a girl who has to save her brother from an evil witch who’s covered the world in ice. There is already a sequel in the works.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: Deadline.com

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3D Film Takes Us to First Everest Expedition

May 21st, 2013 · 3D Content, Newsflash

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Beyond the Edge 3D is a new thriller being produced by the Avatar crew re-creating Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s 1953 ascent of Mount Everest.

The film intends to portray a recreation of the original expedition with old photographs and merge that with new 3D footage by the same method used to convert Titanic into 3D.

The film crew has actually been shooting on Everest. They’re said to have an emergency helicopter on site at all times because the weather can change on the mountain in a snap. Other footage is being taken in the New Zealand Alps, where many Everest climbers train for the big one.

The remarkable thing about the 1953 expedition is that these men didn’t have the gear that people have today. We already think this movie is going to be good.

Greg Fischer, @guru_apprentice

Source: Independent.co.uk

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