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Why did Amazon cancel DPReview?
I think this is why Amazon is shutting down DPReview.com - camera sales crashed and are no longer a growing…
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3D Movies: 61% of opening tickets for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ are for the 3D showings
Very good! A whopping 61% of Thursday’s domestic tickets were for 3D showings. Source: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' makes…
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Prep’ing for more drone regulations: “Senators alarmed over potential Chinese drone spy threat”
Lawmakers who were briefed on hundreds of intrusions over the White House, Capitol and Pentagon worry about possible espionage. Source:…
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3D TV might be returning
When 3D TVs became a thing just over a decade ago, they were an impossible sale: Consumers had just upgraded…
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Guessing will see a new round of drone regulations: “‘Swarm’ of drones spotted flying above UK nuclear plant”
In 2019, in the lead up to the FAA's proposed rules on R/C model aircraft, the media ran frequent scary…
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Ways to use the Live Composite mode of Olympus Cameras
Just started to look into using this feature in my Olympus camera: 7 Ways You Can Use Live Composite |…
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Fascinating interview with Panasonic about advanced tech in GH5/6 and the L-mount cameras
This is the second article I’m posting from meetings I had with photo-business executives and engineers when I was in…
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Wearing Eyeglasses and Using Camera Eye Viewfinders
Wearing eyeglasses and using a camera viewfinder is not convenient, and especially not when you mostly photograph fast paced subjects.…
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New OM-1 Camera: Thomas Stirr has the most sensible perspective I have seen
His insight is to identify the clear strategic positioning of this new camera: OM Digital Solutions has launched their new…
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Update on outage Jan 25-27 2022
An automatic update to Wordpress 5.9 software left the blog disabled. What happened: For unknown reasons, the update did not…
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Again: “Breakthrough Glasses-Free 3D Technology on Display at CES 2022”
There have been several interesting 3D solutions including glasses-free, over the years. Unfortunately, the public so far has not been…
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The HP Reverb G2 VR Headset
I just got an HP Reverb G2 VR headset. I had some difficulties setting it up, plus difficulties getting the…
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DJI drone software not working properly on Pixel 6 phones
Leading to this solution: DJI tells Pixel 6 owners to borrow another phone to use its drones and cameras
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Latest Bond film, “No Time To Die”released in 3D, given positive review
The reviewer says yes: No Time To Die marks the first time the James Bond franchise has entered the realm…
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Canon introduces stereo fisheye lens “RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE” for 180 degree VR shooting.
Interesting. キヤノンは「RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE」を12月下旬に発売する。価格はオープン。キヤノンオンラインショップでの販売価格は税込27万5,000円。 Source: Canon, stereo fisheye lens "RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE" for 180 degree VR…
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“Scots cop called officers for help after being pursued by drone but dot in sky was actually Jupiter”
Reminds one of the Sussex Police and that Gatwick drone fiasco two years ago - when the only confirmed drones…
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Summary of FAA Remoted ID rules
Here is a summary from the Academy of Model Aeronautics: AMA IN ACTION Advocacy for Members | Academy of Model…
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Topaz Video Enhance AI Review – Delphineous
This review represents what I think of Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI, after using the product over a few weeks…
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“Drug Cartel Now Assassinates Its Enemies With Bomb-Toting Drones”
For most of us, drones are fun flying and a fun aerial camera for amazing video. But for others, toys…
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I agree with all he wrote: “Buying Criteria Changes – Small Sensor Photography by Thomas Stirr”
Good insights in to the changing patterns of camera buyers, and why. I agree with every observation he made (I…
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In many scenarios, package delivery via drone may use far more energy than delivery via trucks
Think that drone deliveries are the most environmentally friendly way to do future deliveries? Not so fast, claims a new…
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NASA Is Using Red and Blue 3D Glasses to Pilot Mars Rover from Home
Remember when reporters called 3D glasses "Goggles". Yeah, well the idiots in journalism are still doing that, the same ones…
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Drones take to the skies in overhead police-state surveillance in US East Coast cities
Police in multiple cities flying drones overhead with loud speakers, threatening people down below for non-compliance with house arrest requirements.
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China using #drones to enforce quarantine
Source: China adapts surveying, mapping, delivery drones to enforce world’s biggest quarantine and contain coronavirus outbreak | South China Morning…
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FAA NPRM: The goal is to create toll roads in the sky and eliminate most recreational flight
“We’re building infrastructure to manage drones, those flying 400 feet or below and weighing 55 pounds or less,” Healander said. “We’re…
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My final comments on the FAA Remote ID NPRM
FAANPRM-RemoteID-Comments.pdf (1.2 MB PDF) My comments are 60 pages, single space, with about 75 footnoted references. The summary of my…
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U.S. government “Tips for Submitting Effective Comments” regarding FAA NPRM on Remote ID
Here is the Federal government's official guideline for submitting comments regarding notices of proposed rulemaking: Tips for Submitting Effective Comments…
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FAA NPRM Summary of key points and recommendations, in my comments
Updated on February 12, 2020. Summary of Key Points and Recommendations The NPRM eliminates most indoor flights of small UAS…
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#FAA #NPRM #REMOTEID: Proposal creates threat to national security
The NPRM says data sent to and collected by a Remote ID USS is not restricted to the basic message…
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#FAA #NPRM #REMOTEID: Conclusions and recommendations
This is a draft of my concluding comments in what will be my filing with the FAA's Remote ID proposal.…
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FAA NPRM: major purpose is to develop a nationwide aerial surveillance system
The FAA's NPRM directly fosters the development of a nationwide aerial surveillance system, using the fleet of commercial and recreational…
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FAA NPRM: FAA denies request from AMA and EAA to extend the comment period
The FAA rejected separate requests from the AMA and the EAA to lengthen the comment period by a bit. The…
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FAA NPRM: Effect of remote ID USS on Smart phone Batteries
Preliminary results: Battery drain impact of a Remote ID USS app on a smart phone Summary: Adding a Remote ID…
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Hysteria: The Colorado Mystery Drones Weren’t Real
The mysterious drone sightings that captured national attention were a classic case of mass hysteria. Source: The Colorado Mystery Drones…
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FAA NPRM: 36% of all filed comments are the AMA’s form letter
I previously explained why filing form letters with the FAA NPRM on Remote ID is a waste of time. On…
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#FAA NPRM: Read this assessment by an aviation/UAS lawyer #RemoteID #NPRM #UAS #UAV
See RID - Somebody's Watching Me? By Dawn M. K. Zoldi, (Colonel, USAF, Retired), attorney and expert on UAS law.…
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EAA says “Proposed Remote ID Rule Contains Concerning Requirements” regarding #FAA #NPRM
The EAA is the Experimental Aircraft Association, a global organization of aircraft builders, innovators, hobbyists and aviation enthusiasts: EAA is…
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More: Why submitting a form letter comment to the #FAA #RemoteID #NPRM is a Waste of Time #UAS #UAV #Drones
In 2017, the FCC received almost 23 million comments on an FCC NPRM. Ultimately, it was determined that only 6%…
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Feeback sought: Draft of a concept to resolve FAA Remote ID conflicts with COPPA Law
The FAA's NPRM on Remote ID
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#FAA confirms that #RemoteID #NPRM Eliminates Most Indoor Flight #UAS #UAV #modelaircraft #Quadcopters
The FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the mandate of Remote ID on all small UAS/model aircraft in the United…
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How to write and file comments on the #FAA #NPRM on #drones “remote ID” #UAS #UAV #Drone
The FAA released its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to require remote ID on all future small UAS/model aircraft and has…
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FAA plans to regulate home built model aircraft out of existence – you need to file comments now
The FAA's Notice of Proposed Rule Making for Remote ID goes well beyond just remote ID. I have not had…
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“No glasses” 3D Holograms?
Light Field Labs has raised an additional US $28 million in funding to develop and produce free air holographic display…
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Another reporter does not understand 3D
3D box office revenues have taken a steep dive, with box office sales at their lowest level in eight years.…
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FandangoNOW lets you watch 3D movies on Oculus VR headsets
The VOD service will also offer hundreds of 3-D titles for the first time, including "Spider-Man: Far from Home." Source:…
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‘Avatar 2’ sequel in 2020 could kick start #3D again
Avatar was a huge success and caused many studios to rush out 3D conversions of existing 2D content - but…
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Watch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 3D?
The reviewer notes that significant scenes are very dimly lit, very dark, and these types of scenes do very poorly…
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3d.coldstreams.com has moved to a new server (this one)
On December 18, 2019, my Internet web hosting provider announced they are shutting down in February 2020. I am now…
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Olympus says it has no plans to sell its camera business
Olympus says it has no plans to sell its camera business, in responding to blogosphere rumors.
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3D Stereoscopic Macro Photography | Flickr
Check out the 3D Stereoscopic Macro images in the group on Flickr.
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3D theaters continue to increase in number
While consumer 3D has died off, the rise of 3D in theaters continues to expand globally. Also, if looking for…
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16-lens, 3D live streaming VR camera
Live Planet VR end to end system supports VR 3D with a 16 lens camera and a back end for…
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Worth reading: “The Smartphone vs The Camera Industry”
Smart phones with cameras really are taking over photography. Most photography is now posted online and viewed at just a…
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Samsung drops Gear VR support on new devices; Google drops Daydream VR support on Pixel 3A
But with Gear VR not being compatible with Samsung’s newest flagship phone, and with Google announcing in May that the…
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Use this Depth of Field Simulator to evaluate the bokeh of your camera/lense/format combination
Neat tool to let you see the effect on bokeh of your camera/lens combinations.
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Canada now requires a written exam for RC model aircraft flying
Canada now requires pilots of model aircraft to pass an extensive written exam, online.
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Australia proposes A$20 license fee per model aircraft
Australia proposes potentially high fees to fly recreational and commercial model aircraft, requiring a large fee to be paid for…
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2018 Camera Market at 1985 Levels – Thomas Stirr Photography
Camera sales continue to plunge. Thomas Stirr observes that unit sales numbers have retreated to 1985 levels. As the market…
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#Gatwick #drone fiasco now believed to have been caused by an employee at the airport #drones #gatwickdrones
Now they are calling it an "inside job".
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Digital Camera Cable Release, works with any camera
Very clever way to add an off camera exposure trigger to cameras that lack cable release or remote control inputs.
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How review sites have become an extension of camera sales programs
Camera reviews are largely sales pitch tools, today, with numerous reviewers conveniently offering links to retailers, for which the reviewer…
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“Remember virtual reality? Its buzz has faded at CES 2019”
Reporters turn against VR and now suggest that virtual reality has failed to achieve lift off and people are losing…
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Britain to require licensing, registration, allow police to issue fines and seize drones
Britain moves to license and register all model aircraft operators, under penalties for non-compliance with new rules.
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Sussex Police admit drones over Gatwick Airport may have been the police department’s own drones
The alleged drones over Gatwick, shutting the airport for 36 hours may never have existed. Sussex Police now acknowledge that…
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How many people have died due to aircraft bird strikes?
There were 14,400 aircraft collisions with birds at just 700 of the 15,000 airports in the U.S. in 2017. 285…
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BBC Interviews Brian May about his 3D Stereoscopy interests
Brian May speaks with the BBC about his interest in 3D stereoscopy.
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Proposed UK law to require drones to be trackable, possibly required to file flight plans before flight
As we predicted, UK law makers are considering requiring drones to be trackable and to possibly require users to pre-file…
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You knew this was coming: “Drone users should be regulated and registered in the same way as firearms certificates.”
We just knew this was coming: "“Drone users should be regulated and registered in the same way as firearms certificates.”…
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New drone regulations take effect in Canada in 2019
New regulations on model aircraft to take effect in Canada in 2019. An expert says the U.S. is "moving forward…
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YouTube TV app degrades 1080/60p videos to 720/60p for older TVs-and what to do about it
3D TVs, due to their being a few years old at this point - cannot display 1080 60p videos when…
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Neat idea for mirrorless cameras – “the frame line selector”
A column at Peta Pixel suggests incorporating "field of view" lines into the mirrorless viewfinders, showing what would be seen…
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Gatwick Airport closed by rogue drone flights
Someone flying industrial drones over Gatwick Airport has caused the airport to be shut down. 'She said the amount of…
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In September, Mexico issued rules banning operation of drones by non-Mexicans, nationwide #drones #quadcopters #UAS
In September, 2018, Mexico issued new regulations that prohibit the operation of all "drones" (literally all model aircraft) by anyone…
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3D Printing clear objects – even lenses
Surprisingly, its possible to 3D print a lens using clear filament. The results are probably not clean enough for any…
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Canada set to launch new #drone regulations #drones #UAS #UAV #quadcopters
While this is Canada, I'm not sure how the "30 meters from people" restriction would work. It would effective shut…
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IMAX to close its “VR experience” centers
IMAX is closing down its "VR experience" centers, where it hoped to offer virtual reality experiences to theater goers. Apparently…
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ON1 Photo RAW supported camera and file types
ON1 Photo RAW is a very nice RAW image processor. However, it seems that for some older cameras, they do…
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Simple Photography-do we all need the latest camera gear?
Do we all need the latest and greatest camera gear? Nearly all web site and Youtube channel reviewers are gear…
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Rant: Is the photo industry dropping casual photographers and hobbyists?
Are amateurs gradually being priced out of the photography market? Sure looks that way.
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Flickr to charge a fee to have more than 1,000 photos
Flickr's new owner SmugMug has announced that free accounts will be limited to 1,000 photos and is doubling the price…
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Facebook introduces “no glasses” #3D photos
Facebook introduces a slick version of the old "3D wiggle" method of viewing 3D images without glasses. For now, it…
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Air show photos – Oregon International Air Show
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Lumix GX8/GX-8 IBIS In Body Image Stabilization did not meet my (high) expectations
The Lumix GX8 in-body-image-stabilization (IBIS) only works with some lenses and then, not that well. Read the post for the…
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Canon EOS R reviewer is loaded with nonsense opinions
Two weeks after Nikon introduced 2 mirrorless cameras, Canon introduces 1 mirrorless camera - ten years after competitors launched the…
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Next Adobe Creative Cloud update drops support of earlier Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.11 #AdobeCC
"the next major release of [Adobe] Creative Cloud will not support Windows 8.1, Windows 10 v1511 and v1607, and Mac…
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Great suggestions for those thinking of doing drone photography
The link below goes to a great article. But I add tip #0 - make sure you are in an…
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8K 3D VR 360 Pro camera introduced for $5,000
While 3D TV has vanished, VR 3D is now a growing market. The Insta360 Pro 2 is, obviously, marketed at…
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Pros say lack of a second memory card slot in the new #Nikon Z6 and Z7 #mirrorless cameras is a deal killer
The new Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless camera lacks a second memory card slot, typically found on pro cameras. Pros…
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Lenovo Mirage Camera With Daydream VR180 Review
This is a very nice set up - its a Daydream VR viewer but it can also be used to…
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Lemp Mansion tour in VR 3D model
This is very cool - a VR 3D walk through of an historic mansion. Check it out! Source: Lemp Mansion
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New UK drone restrictions start today #Drones #Quadcopters
Camera drones must stay at least 150 feet away from people All drones weighing more than 250g must be registered…
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Nikon discontinues Nikon 1 product line, abandons Nikon 1 consumers #Nikon @NikonUSA #Nikon1
Nikon discontinues entire Nikon 1 line, including cameras and lenses. Consumers who bought into Nikon's 1" sensor system stuck with…
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New quadcopter shoots #VR3D FPV
Source: This incredible drone was made for 3D VR flight | Salon.com
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“Google Introduces #VR180 Creator for #3D and #VR Video Editing” #VR3D
Great to see a resurgence of 3D, now in the VR space: Google introduced its new VR180 creator to help…
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Finally have https SSL security working fully on this web site
I had the pieces in place for some time but I neglected to update a server file and continued to…
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Will VR 3D gain traction? Many new cameras announced #VR #VR3D #VR360
VR is a natural fit for 3D as it already uses two lenses (usually) for presenting images to each eye.…
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Facebook introduces “wiggle 3D” photos-coming this summer #3D #VR #VR3D
Startup and Technology News Source: How Facebook’s new 3D photos work | TechCrunch From my quick reading of the article,…
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Compact 4K 3D VR 180 Stereoscopic camera that also shoots VR 360° announced on Kickstarter #VR #VR180 #VR360 #VR3D #3D #3DTV
Plans to ship in August for $399. Source: Kandao QooCam - Pocket Sized 4K 3D Stereo and 360° Camera |…
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First Google VR180 3D camera product released
Timed with the release of the Mirage Solo headset, Lenovo is also releasing the first camera based on Google’s 180…
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“Red Lucid 8K 3D camera uses Hydrogen One phone as viewfinder – CNET” #3D #3DTV
This is cool ...Red's Hydrogen One phone is a new, high end smart phone with a 3D display - and…
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Facebook and RED building 3D VR camera tech #3D #3DTV #3DPhotography #VR #VR3D
Source: Facebook and RED are building a camera for 3D VR video
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DxO Labs files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, will restructure business
DxO Labs have issued a statement saying that they have chosen to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. Source: DxO…
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Facebook links removed from this web site
I have removed the links to the Facebook page for this web site and also deleted the Social sharing options…
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Samsung’s 11 meter wide 3D Cinema LED Screen now installed in Zurich
Since it uses an LED screen instead of a projection screen, it is able to display bright 3D imagery, unlike…
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Facebook fuses VR, News Feed with 3D posts
Facebook users can now interact with and use 3D content across the Facebook News Feed and its virtual reality (VR)…
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How to stream 3D movies from your PC to your Gear VR
Source: How to stream 3D movies from your PC to your Gear VR | Android Central Samsung's Gear VR is…
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More deals on micro four thirds, Panasonic Lumix gear-this weekend only
From Adorama Photo: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Power O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount, Black…
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Adobe to increase the price of some Adobe Creative Cloud plans
Adobe announced a price increase for some Adobe Creative Cloud plans in the United States, Canada and Mexico. T Source:…
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Adorama has some great deals on micro Four Thirds cameras
Note - I own an E-M10 Mark II and it is my favorite camera for still photography. Photo: Olympus OM-D…
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Facebook Brings 3D Objects to Facebook
Can insert 3D object models into FB posts, starting now. Source: Facebook Brings 3D Content To Newsfeeds
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Common photography aspect ratios and print sizes are arbitrary
Still photography and motion pictures have, over history, used aspect ratios such as 4:3, 3:2, or for printing 4x5, 8x10…
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Samsung announces giant cinema-sized 3D LED 4K screen
Less than a year ago, Samsung unveiled a cinema-sized LED screen capable of 4K resolution, and followed this in July…
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Camera phones have seen huge improvement over time
Look at the Galaxy Samsung S5, S6, S7 and Note 8 phone scores to see the improvements made, over time.…
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Walmart (U.S.) has a good collection of 3D Blu-ray discs for sale
You'll need to page through the multi-page list to find the 3D Blu-Ray options but there are many. This is…
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Google’s VR180 Cameras Are the Future of Point-and-Shoot | WIRED
Stereoscopic VR 180 is a very interesting creation. Would love to play with one of these new VR 180 cameras.…
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3d.coldstreams.com web site upgraded to use https security
This web site has been upgrade to use https secure access versus the older and non encrypted http. There is…
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Reporters still refer to 3D Goggles with a new twist: “goggle-free 3D”
Many biased reporters called 3D glasses "3D goggles" to insult the technology as best they could. They then simultaneously rave…
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Kodak announces KodakCoin cryptocurrency
More importantly, the block chain technology provides a way to protect intellectual property rights of photographers. This is a really…
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VR 3D, VR 180 stereoscopic cameras shown at #CES2018
Kodak Pixpro 180 - a VR 360 camera that unfolds, points both lenses in the same direction and turns into…
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#Ricoh introduces software development kit, APIs for Theta V #VR camera #VR360 #CES2018
Yay! Ricoh announces a software development kit and partner program for third parties to add features to their Theta V…
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GoPro to end Karma drone product #GoPro #Drone #Drones
GroPro says that regulations in the U.S. and Europe are "hostile" to the drone business, without offering an explanation. GoPro…
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Will virtual reality lead to more effective propaganda? | SocialPanic.org – Occupy Propaganda
By “effective” we mean, propaganda that is more successful at persuading someone to adopt someone else’s agenda: “What really makes…
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“This video is 2D and 3D Simultaneously: the Pulfrich Effect”
Tom Scott has created a brilliant demonstration video of the Pulfrich Effect. You'll need a pair of ordinary dark glasses…
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Taiwanese filmmaker to release Formosa 3D, 10 years in the making #3D #3DTV
From the migration of purple butterflies to the crafting of bamboo steam baskets, Taiwan's leading 3D film director has spent…
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34% of Star Wars The Last Jedi opening weekend watched in #3D #StarWars
"Before taking the lead this weekend at the domestic box-office, “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” proved fans are…
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Samsung introduces #VR #3D #VR360 camera #VR3D
At $10,500, its not for everyone! Source: Samsung's new 360-degree camera has 17 lenses for VR streaming | ZDNet
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Portland MAX trains in VR 360
I picked up a Samsung Gear 360 (2016 model), which shoots 30 megapixel 360 still images and 4K video (3840…
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IMAX to show less movies in 3D
Reality is IMAX is not as popular as it once was either. They went from big screens to pseudo big…
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“Avatar 2” might be presented in glasses-free 3D theaters
I've been reading about glasses free 3D projection systems for some time - they are certainly coming and this would…
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Google Youtube introduce VR180 video format
The intent is that VR180 is a simpler format to shoot, costs less to shoot, may be easier to edit…
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Big discounts on #Olympus #Cameras and #Lenses
I have the original E-M10, and love it. This Mark II deal is tempting. Cameras Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II…
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Snap (Snapchat) might sell a drone for selfies
Snapchat's parent company is reportedly working on a drone, after redefining itself as a camera company last year with the…
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Malware spam attack update February 17, 2017
On February 16 to February 17, 2017, malware gained access to my 3d.coldstreams.com web site. The malware generated spam messages…
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Canon introduces new cameras and lenses in advance of CP+ trade show #Canon #Cameras
Cameras Canon EOS 77D Digital SLR Camera Body - Black - $899.99 Canon EOS 77D Digital SLR Camera Body Kit,…
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#3D TV is dead in Australia, but smartphone-based #VR3D #VR viewers may replace TVs
As I've said before, smart phones provide an inexpensive entry point for virtual reality viewing: A key benefit is that…
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Evidence that VR 3D viewing of Youtube 3D videos is real #VR #VR3D #VR360
Not long ago, I began posting my own 3D video content to a new Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/Coldstreams3D (also known…
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PlayStation VR Supports 360-Degree and VR 3D YouTube Videos #VR #VR3D #VR360
Sony has added support for 360-degree YouTube videos to its PlayStation VR headset, unlocking a whole host of new content…
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VR 3D replacing 3D TV #VR #VR3D #VR360 #3D #3DTV
Source: Yes, you can afford to get into 3D VR video, and here are 3 options VR "cardboard-style" viewers provide…
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Structure Fire and Mop up Operations in #VR3D #3D #VR
This is a 3D SBS video for watching using a VR viewer, Google Cardboard viewer, 3D computer monitor or 3D…
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CNET news pronounces #3D TV officially dead #3DTV #VR3D #VR
LG and Sony both announce the end to selling 3D TVs in 2017. Samsung ended 3D support in 2016. Vizio…
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CNET thinks #VR is already dead, apparently #VR3D #VR360 #CES2017
The media bad mouthed 3D - falsely referring to eyeglasses as "goggles" - contributing to the stunted market for consumer…
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Marvel Digital shows no-glasses 3D Display tech at CES 2017
Source: Glasses-free 3D display – marveldigital Marval Digital demonstrated glasses-free 3D displays for up to 65" 4K 3D displays, and…
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Mobile 3D market forecast to grow through 2021 #3D #VR3D #VR
Mobile gaming is seen as a big driver of 3D features for mobile phones, together with technology such as glasses…
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2016 worst year for camera sales in 15 years
While the Camera and Imaging Product Association statistics have 2016 looking like the worst year for camera sales in over…
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Freedom of the Press Foundation seeks encrypted camera recording technology
A group of filmmakers and journalists are seeking for camera makers to create encrypted recording capabilities into their cameras, at…
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Yellowstone in 3D, Part 1 (VR 3D SBS Cardboard Viewer format)
(For a red/cyan anaglyph version go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN-tIzQCUuk)
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RagingWire Data Centers provides a VR 3D tour of their data center
This is not a stereoscopic 3D tour but more of a high resolution VR tour that uses wide angle, detailed…
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Kodak introduces Ektra: a 21 MP camera with Android smart phone
This is a smart phone designed specifically for photography enthusiasts, with a 21 megapixel f/2.0 rear camera and a 13…
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Near Sighted VR Augmented aids the legally blind
This is a tremendously important application for those with central vision loss, potentially enabling them to see details again through…
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VR 360 and VR 3D are very cool
While I created QuicktimeVR 360 still images that could be viewed online, more than a decade ago, and while I…
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Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 micro four thirds lens just $147.99
This is a great deal on a great lens (I own this lens). This is the "normal" prime lens for…
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Had not seen this before – 4 image Nimslo 3D photos without glasses
Go to okgo.jpg (1043×2359) on Amy Brown's web site and use cross eyed viewing to look at these 4 photos of…
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Snapchat to introduce “3D” feature (but is it 3D?)
As part of another movie promotion: Screen Gems is partnering with Snapchat again on a 3D lens for its upcoming…
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PEOPLE Magazine’s Nov 30th issue includes a cardboard VR viewer
The free cardboard viewer is part of a movie promotion. Pick up a copy of PEOPLE’s special issue, Star Wars: The…
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4K/3D/120 fps theater experience, plus IMAX working on VR headsets for theaters
Source: Getting Real: Virtual Reality experiences eye the movie theatre environment | Film Journal International Director Ang Lee is experimenting,…
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Cable channel plans Civil War program in #VR360
The immersive segment takes an 1865 Confederate cadet dodging enemy fire in muddy trenches from 2D to 360 degrees. Source:…
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#AR Augmented Reality tech improved learning outcomes in educational setting
The results showed that AR-technology experience was beneficial especially for the pupils, who otherwise belong to the lowest achieving school…
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#VR system used to assist in diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="116" class="zemanta-img"] Parkinson's disease patient showing a flexed walking posture pictured in 1892. Photo appeared in Nouvelle…
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“Hybrid Virtual Environment 3D”
A researcher compared the virtual reality experience with two different systems: the one with VR headsets versus one with an…
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3D Visualization and Augmented Reality for Surgery Applications
(Featured image from the Cleveland Clinic video).
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New Youtube channel for VR 3D SBS videos
I have created a new Youtube channel specifically for VR 3D SBS videos viewable with Google Cardboard-style viewers. Visit the…
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Daydream VR Headset by Google – for new Pixel phones
The new Google Daydream VR Headset is said to work while wearing eyeglasses unlike most VR Viewers. The headset is…
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Movie theater hands out wrong 3D glasses
We attended a viewing of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in RealD 3D. The good news first: this…
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Snapchat Spectacles support 3rd party prescription lenses
Snapchat's Spectacles are dark glasses with integrated camera, for recording life's activities. Interesting idea. Like most dark glasses, they are…
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Early VR headset methods to support those who need corrective lenses
"The oculus rift kits come with three sets of lenses-A, B and C. lens pair A is to be used…
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Majority of Americans may not be able to use VR headsets
Most (nearly all?) virtual reality viewers available online can not be used by those who need to wear eyeglasses, which…
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Web site new look – Guide to VR, 3D Photos and Video
Am launching a new user interface look to my web site on 3D photography and expanding to include virtual reality,…
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North Korean’s said to love 3D photos
Documentary on North Korea's love of 3D photographs Source: Documentary on North Korea's love of 3D photographs / Boing Boing
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Microsoft thinks 3D and “3D Goggles” are the wave of the future
Microsoft may be about to make its case for how Windows Holographic devices will make professionals and consumers more productive…
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Sony announces 4K 3D monitors for medical applications
4K TVs aren’t just for home cinema – that level of detail can also help guide surgeons and doctors. Sony…
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#ELSEWHERE introduces #3D viewing system based on iPhone and viewing lenses
It's a $50 setup that says it dynamically converts any image or video screen into 3D, doing a 2D to…
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Virtual Reality Contact Lenses
Contact lenses that enhance normal vision with megapixel 3D panoramic images are being designed by scientists using military funding. ....…
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New Olympus E-M1II beats Fuji X-T1 dynamic range
ePhotozine published the interview with Olympus Imaging Global Marketing Manager Toshiyuki Terada. Here are a couple of notes: Dynamic range:…
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Nikon 1 still alive
Between lack of Nikon 1 product announcements, and a quote buried in a DPReview of a different camera, saying the…
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iPhone app and 3D glasses for converting 2D video into 3D effect
Creator says they have a new secret sauce for 2D to 3D conversion, and when used on your iPhone with…
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New Canon EOS M5 camera now available for order
The mirrorless model is a 24.2 MP camera: More info here Works with Canon EF-M, EF-S and EF lenses and…
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Using the Minolta 58mm f/1.4 lens on a Nikon 1 J1 camera
I like experimenting and using "non-standard" camera configurations. In a world of full frame DSLRs, I tend to use little…
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3D Photos taken on board the International Space Station
These photos - on Flickr - were taken on board ISS by astronaut Paolo Nespoli in 2011. All are in…
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Amazon deals on Point n Shoot cameras http://amzn.to/2cVzLqI
Go here: Amazon list of discounted Point n Shoot cameras Point n shoot cameras have come a long way, just…
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2016 Rose City Comic Con Photos (2D and 3D)
Rose City Comic Con 2016. Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. Cosplay, comic books, science fiction fantasy, gaming, movies, pop culture.…
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Computar f/1.2 12.5-75mm 16mm film lens on Nikon 1
These test shots were taken using a Nikon 1 J1. Not much attention was given to focus or exposure as…
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Learning to “see in 3D” to improve 2D photos
As a 3D stereographer, I am always aware of the 3D space in front of me. And when shooting 2D,…
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The demographics of camera users
The author, at the link below, notes that those under 30 predominately use their smart phone to take photos. Older…
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Using 2 cameras to create fake narrow depth of field images
Small sensor cameras - such as smart phones and point and shoot cameras - are unable to create significant blurring…
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Noise Reduction using Neat Image
I took the following photo using a Nikon 1 V2, 1" sensor camera, at ISO 800. This is a big…
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DPReview suggests Nikon 1 development has ended
DPReview, mentions in a review about the Canon EOS-M mirrorless camera, that DPReview thinks Nikon has ended development of the…
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Olympus OM-D-E-M1 for US $799 – 24 hour sale
Olympus is having a 24 hour sale on the OM-D E-M1 Body Promotion expires 11:59pm EST on 8/15 Olympus OM-D…
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Point n shoot photography
Recently, I have been experimenting with what I can achieve with a mere "point and shoot" camera. Both of these…
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4K 3D Stereoscopy VR 360 camera for US $399 (not yet available)
Source: STEREOSCOPY :: Arcinteractive, Inc. presents TwoEyes #VR - 4K 3D Stereoscopy 360 camera (1/1) - This product is not…
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Traveling light photography
I just discovered this group on Flickr: TLP - Travel Light Photography - a group devoted to "traveling light", meaning small…
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Shooting with small sensor cameras
Thor's Well, Cape Perpetua, Oregon Coast. Photo taken with Nikon 1 J5. On this short trip, I took only small…
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What is the difference between a Canon 5D Mk III and a Canon SL1
The Canon SL1 body costs $399. The Canon 5D Mk III body costs $2,599. What is the difference in image…
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Spruce Goose Aircraft in 3D, Evergreen Aviation Museum
Howard Hughes' remarkable Spruce Goose aircraft is on display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. This is a…
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Test Aircraft, in 3D
Cross-eyed viewing: Parallel viewing or side-by-side for 3D monitor:
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New “Ghostbusters” movie said to make good use of 3D
Ghostbusters is finally here. But forget the backlash over its merits as a reboot, is it worth splashing extra cash…
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The Palisades, in 3D. John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
By shooting this cliff in hyperstereo, I have emphasized the deep crevices in the rocks. When we stand in front…
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Iranian Photographer awarded PSA 3D Photography Prize
A former Iranian Young Cinema Society (IYCS) trainee has received 3D Photography Prize held by Photographic Society of America. Faramarz…
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More blinding red tulips!
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Blinded by tulips!
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Why I stopped using the 500px photo sharing web site
A week ago, I noticed odd things about 500px that I found disturbing. I noticed quite a few (in fact…
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Scenes in 3D
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3DGO streaming service has shut down
Effective April 17, the 3DGO streaming TV service has shut down. The service provided online, 3D video content for watching…
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YouTube live-streams in virtual reality and adds 3D sound – BBC News
YouTube is adding the ability to live-stream video in 360-degrees making it possible to watch events in virtual reality as…
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StereoStitch Introduces Real-Time 3D VR 360 for live 3D VR
Source: StereoStitch Launches a Real-Time 3D 360 Video Stitching Software for VR Live Streaming Related articles 360fly Partners with Livit…
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3D ’The Jungle Book’ reaps huge earnings opening weekend
A good sign for 3D movies - 43% of opening weekend's $104 million ticket sales went for 3D showings. Source:…
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3D photos shot with dual Lumix GH-2 cameras
I used two Lumix GH-2 micro four thirds cameras, and two wireless remote controls. A remote receiver was used on…
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3D continues strong in theater viewing
Films like “Batman v Superman” show that the 3D format still has a lot of life left Source: Don't Leave…
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Samsung said to not include 3D on 2016 TV models
Samsung continues to sell prior years models that include 3D but their newest TVs, introduced for 2016, are said to…
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Stereo DataMaker SDM version 2 now available ! #3D Photos
SDM v2 now available ! Source: SDM v2 now available ! This is the tool that lets you link multiple…
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Is YouTube losing hobby video producers?
Back in 2012, views of my hobby videos on YouTube collapsed. Views that had low thousands or occasionally tens of…
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Gear Acquisition Syndrome – always needing the next best camera or lens
Fascinating first hand story: I used to be a real photography gear head, I bought and sold cameras right and…
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DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter with 4K camera for $999
Now $999: DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter Aircraft with 3-Axis Gimbal and 4K UHD Video Camera, Remote Controller Included From…
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Women in 3D Animation Panel, this Thu in Pasadena, CA
At the February LA 3-D Club meeting: Stereo Sisters will be hosting an evening of Women in 3D Animation. Women…
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Samsung said to end 3D TV features, LG scaling back
Samsung reportedly has not placed orders for 3D glasses for 2016 (but that is from one vendor - perhaps they…
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Using the Olympus TCON 17 1.7x teleconverter with a Nikon 1
These three photos were taken with a Nikon 1 V2, the 1 Nikkor 30-110mm zoom, and an Olympus TCON-17 1.7x…
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Vuze 3D VR video camera shipping in August 2016
System uses 4 pairs of cameras to photograph a 360 degree area in stereoscopic 3D. Price to be under $1,000.…
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North Korea in 3D Photo Art Exhibit
CNN report on a photographer's 3D photo gallery of North Korea. Source: 3DPRK: Take a 3D tour of North Korea -…
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VR needs compelling content to succeed
Consumer 3D faded due to: Lack of content, lack of content and lack of content It was launched in the midst…
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Tiny 3D Glasses Prove Mantises Have 3D Vision
Really! Researchers attached little 3D glasses to the bugs' eyes with beeswax and tempted them with 3D prey on a…
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Yellowstone Epic in 3D, Youtube version, Part 1
I finally managed to get Sony Vegas Pro to output a proper side-by-side format 3D video for Youtube. When producing…
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Blogging and Youtube videos unlikely to earn much income
The author of the excellent Micro 4/3rds Photography Blog reveals the numbers behind his blog - and with blog ads,…
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Forbes column suggest VR-hype going down same path as 3D TV
Looking back at the decline of 3D TV and the 60+ year history of virtual reality offers clues to the…
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Yellowstone Epic in #3D
640,000 years in the making - Yellowstone Epic in 3D! Part 1 (4 minutes) 3D (Top over bottom format, for…
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Playing 3-D video games can boost memory
Playing 3-D video games can boost memory formation says a study from UC Irvine Source: Playing 3-D video games can…
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Flickr Releases 360º Photo App – but no 3D yet
Since 2005 Flickr, a Yahoo-owned photo sharing site, has supported a relatively large community of 360º photographers with “tens of thousands”…
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Lightroom Mobile for Android 1.4 available for free!
Go to the Google Play store and search for Lightroom. It will show up as "Adobe Photoshop" - install that.…
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Panasonic said to begin work on 8K video sensors
That would be 33 megapixels, at 24, 30 and presumably 60 fps. Source (I am remodeling my kitchen so posting…
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STEREOSCOPY :: The New Apple TV Has Support For Stereoscopic 3DTV
The new Apple TV has support for stereoscopic 3DTV content... Source: STEREOSCOPY :: The New Apple TV Has Support For…
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Youtube 3D video player coming back, slowly?
I just noticed that when I watched this video in Chrome (and only Chrome), that the video now has an…
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Adobe’s New App Turns 2-D Selfies Into 3-D
It has great applications for bootstrapping the 3-D design process. Source: Adobe's New App Turns 2-D Selfies Into 3-D Magic
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A professional photographer switches to the Nikon 1 System
A professional photographer switches to the Nikon 1 V2 system and ends up selling his D800. Here's why and how…
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Converting photos into 3D models
Family portraits, team pictures, and wedding photos. We've all taken them and put them in a frame or scrapbook. But…
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Recent 3D movies show strong ticket sales; 42% of “The Martian” tickets for 3D version.
Source: Strong 3D Ticket Sales For 'The Martian' Account For Approximately 46% Of... -- LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/…
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Use the free Microsoft Research Image Composite Editor to create panorama photos
Microsoft Research makes their Image Composite Editor available for free. Use the ICE to create high quality panorama photos by…
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Some 2D and 3D Photos from Portland Mini-Maker Faire
Fused Machines showed off their 3D printer with CNC milling head project that is under development. This device is a…
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IMAX/Disney “A Beautiful Planet” to be released in 3D in April 2016
Portions of this new 3D IMAX film were shot by astronauts on board the International Space Station. Source: IMAX And…
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3D Imaging Market Forecast to Grow
This growth is due to the use of 3D imaging technology in health care. The 3D imaging market to grow…
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Canon announces 250-megapixel image sensor
Canon has today announced a new ultra-high resolution CMOS image sensor that packs approximately 250 megapixels into an area smaller…
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Using a Computar c-mount lens on the Nikon 1
These photographs were taken with a Nikon 1 V2 and a Computar f/1.2 12.6-75mm c-mount television camera lens. For improved…
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Low light image quality test: Nikon 1 V2 and J1, Lumix GH-2 and GH-4
I tested the low light image quality of the Nikon 1 J1 (electronically the same as the Nikon 1 J2 and…
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3D cameras plan to save monuments from IS threat
Cameras capable of taking 3D images are to be given out across the Middle East in a bid to preserve…
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NY Times says big screens and 3D are coming back
Interestingly, the new 3D blockbusters are targeting adult viewers: Hollywood’s major studios are preparing to flood festival screens and commercial…
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Great idea for moving camera shots?
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvG_356itPs[/embed] Is this $800 laptop sized mobile worth a ride? Here is what you want to know about this cool…
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Theater owners says now selective in what 3D movies they will show
A local movie theater owner says he is selective in what movies he will show in 3D, noting that a 3D film…
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3D image of the surface of Pluto – stunning
Source: http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2015/07/Imhotep_3D
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VR 3D 360 video photography system
Follow the source link to check out this 3D VR video recording solution. Source: iZugar Studio - 3D360 video system
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Finally! A “killer app” for the Apple Watch-A camera LCD panel!
This is highly likely the most compact solution to have a working screen on the . Just clip the on…
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Panasonic intros new Lumix GX8 4K video, 20.3 MP sensor, m43 format
The Panasonic GX8 is an interchangeable lens camera that offers 4K video and 4K photo along with a new 20.3-megapixel…
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Science: 3D films do not make you dizzy
Craftily, we gave some of our volunteers 3D glasses, making them think they were viewing in 3D, but showed them…
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Olympus introduces the Olympus Air for smart phones
Olympus Air A01 smartphone camera allows interchangeable lenses to be attached to your phone for DSLR quality photos. Source: Air…
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Youtube announces 360 degree 3D video support is coming
Starting in the fall of 2014, Youtube began dropping support for 3D videos. Now, Google briefly mentions it will be…
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Touchable 3D holograms
Source: Scientists have created 3D holograms that you can touch - Quartz System uses lasers to create tiny bits of…
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Holus’ desktop 3D Hologram
It's a desktop 3D display that can be viewed from 360 degrees around. Watch the video here to see what…
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Sony introduces stunning new digital cameras, low light, 4K video, super slo mo
RX10 II: 1" sensor, 4K video, 40x super slow motion, super high shutter speed (1/32,000 second) RX100 IV: The above,…
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Google Ships 1 Million Cardboard Headsets for VR viewing
Google Cardboard is an inexpensive, simple way for consumers to try out virtual reality tech - using a simple lens/cardboard…
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360 degree stereoscopic 3D coming to Youtube later this summer
This implies 3D is returning to Youtube - but in a bigger way - using virtual reality (VR) technology, 360…
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Google announces unlimited cloud photo, video storage
Source: Official Google Blog: Picture this: A fresh approach to Photos Limitations: Maximum full resolution images to 16 MP, and…
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Panasonic DMC-G7 – 4K video for under US $800
Sample video clip here. (Note 4:3 aspect ratio test clips are in first half and 16:9 in last part of…
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Watching 3D movies improves brain’s cognitive processing
According to the research by Goldsmiths University neuroscientist Patrick Fagan and Professor Brendan Walker of Thrill Laboratory, participating filmgoers showed…
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Satire: Hitler reacts to the new Canon C100 Mark 2
Hitler is not happy. (Hilariously funny!)
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Flickr acknowledges – finally – that photo upload has not been working
Flickr has finally acknowledged that their new software update on their web site has broken photo uploads. Flickr Help Forum user…
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Photo: Hot Blonde on the Rocks
The braid belongs to my wife. The rocks are 7,000 years old. And it was actually sort of cold and…
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Tulips, after the rain has fallen
Link: Tulips, after the rain has fallen by Edward Mitchell on 500px
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Photos of tulips, rhododendron
Tulip farm - yellow and red tulips by Edward Mitchell on 500px Rhododendron flower, in close up by Edward Mitchell…
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Aspen, Fall color 2014
Link: Aspen, fall color 2014 by Edward Mitchell on 500px
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Flowers in close up: Freesia and Orchids
Freesia, in macro close up. Photo: Nikon 1 V2. Click for more information. Flower in macro close up by Edward…
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Sky to shut its 3D TV channel
Sky to shut its 3D TV channel | Media | The Guardian.
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More exquisite close up flower photos!
As always, click through the images to see the full size versions on Flickr! All 3 photos taken with a…
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Widely reported problems with Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.2 update
Apple just introduced updates to Final Cut Pro X, Compressor and Motion. Many who have installed the updates report that…
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Deals on Nikon D750 and Nikon 1 J5 Mirrorless cameras
I do a lot of shooting with the Nikon 1 cameras and love'em. Adorama is featuring package deals on the…
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Red tulips, yellow daffodils and more!
Click any image to click through to Flickr for larger sizes including the original full size uploads. Photo taken with…
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Orange tulip flower in close up
This orange tulip is in my backyard. Photographed with a Lumix GH-2 and a 20mm f/1.7 lens at f/2.2. Had…
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A dual 3D camera mount concept
Here is Brian Flint's neat idea for a dual 3D camera mount that positions the lens centers closer together than…
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Rhododendron in bloom after a rain storm (closeup photography)
Photograph taken with an Olympus XZ-2 in macro lens mode. This is a single flower in extreme close up, after…
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Camera sales continue to fall sharply
From: Camera sales, February 2015 data, Quiet Corpse - Personal View Talks.
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US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
Photographed at the Oregon International Airshow, September, 2014 using a Lumix GH-2 and Lumix 100-300mm lens.
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Nikon 1 J5 20.8 megapixel compact camera announced
The J5 is the newest in the Nikon 1 series camera (J1, J2, J3, J4, AW1, S1, S2, V1, V2,…
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Huge collection of U.S. Civil War Stereographs donated to Library of Congress
A grandmother’s trove of Civil War photos goes to Library of Congress - The Washington Post.
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YouTube Experimenting With 4K/60 fps video
YouTube Is Experimenting With Ultra High Def, Ultra Smooth Video Playback — Here Are The Examples | TechCrunch.
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Nikon is running a huge rebate sale, through Saturday, March 28, 2015
List of lenses with rebates is here at the Adorama web site. There are also deals on Nikon cameras.
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“The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies” available now on Blu-ray 3D!
I just ordered our copy! The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD +…
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Spring flowers
It is that time of the year now. Blossoms and flowers. Click on any photo for larger sizes at Flickr.…
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The Lumix 45-200mm lens is not so sharp – at the long end
A week ago, I shot several photos using a Lumix GH-4 and the Lumix 45-200mm lens, and then shot the same…
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Will VR be the next step beyond 3D?
The need for special, sometimes-expensive, glasses to view TV in 3D is the most-often-cited reason for its failure in the…
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An old 3D technique is new again
These 3D Gifs Will Turn Your Brain Inside Out. Just watch the animations and you'll see how they work. An…
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How important is lens sharpness?
Perhaps not as much as we've been led to believe: Lens Sharpness. Ken Rockwell points out that in most real world…
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Adorama deals on DJI Quadcopters, stabilizers and more
Last chance to take advantage of these great Adorama specials and instant rebates on DJI equipment including the Phantom 2…
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Lenovo security fault called reckless
Lenovo pre-installed malware on millions of computers that broke https security for months - and then initially denied the problem.…
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Lenovo puts malware on own systems that breaks HTTPS security
Read for the details: Lenovo Is Breaking HTTPS Security on its Recent Laptops | Electronic Frontier Foundation. This is a very…
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Full text of the FAA’s proposed rules for small unmanned aircraft
Full text of the FAA's proposed rules for small unmanned aircraft (PDF document)
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Leaked FAA Document hints at limited drone regulations
Leaked FAA Document Provides Glimpse Into Drone Regulations - Forbes. Some restrictions, and operators would need to pass an FAA…
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RealD looking for a buyer for the company
As interest in 3D has declined, sadly, RealD is potentially putting the company up for sale: RealD Says It Will…
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3D printing of custom splints for fracture immobilization
Potentially an interesting idea: Russian startup 3D prints custom splints and plasters — RT News. There are other lightweight mold-able…
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3D camera tech used to help the visually impaired
The augmented reality glasses use three-dimensional cameras that detect the structure and position of nearby objects. Software then uses that…
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42% of Americans now “oppose private ownership of drones”
But favor the government using them exclusively: Americans OK with police drones - private ownership, not so much: Poll |…
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3D Printing – in full color – on any 3D printer
Two college students invented an adapter that allows 3D printers to print in full color for less than $100 —…
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China tests package delivery via drones
While U.S. companies remain grounded by the FAA, a China-based company tests package delivery via small drones in China! (Bloomberg)…
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New Olympus E-M5II rumored to shoot 65 megapixel RAW images
(FT5) Olympus E-M5II High Resolution Shot mode takes 63 Megapixels RAW files! | 43 Rumors.
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Glasses-Free 3D tech based on true holograms
Many people think any 3D image is a hologram - but most 3D images are not holograms at all. Holograms…
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YouTube Now Streams HTML5 Video By Default
Youtube now defaults to HTML5 video player for all browsers: Here is one more nail in Flash’s coffin: starting today,…
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Another glasses-free 3D technology
Another approach to glasses-free 3D displays using technology to steer imagery directly into each eye, separately: Can We See 3D…
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FAA issues “guidance” to have local law enforcement act against “drone” operators
The FAA has issued a statement to local law enforcement on "guidance for suspected unauthorized UAS operations". The guidance notes…
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Microchip’s 3D Touch Pad input device
Can track multiple finger movements simultaneously in 2D, plus 3D "air gestures" for use as input to computer systems: DM160225…
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4K Ultra HD Blu-ray spec coming, to support 3D also
3D support is included in the upcoming 4K Ultra UHD specification. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Finally Announced at CES 2015…
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Brian May launches stereoscopy web site section
Brian's Soapbox January 2015. Brain May collects historic stereo photographs from the Victorian era and has also published a book…
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UAS Fund Files FAA Petition for Rulemaking on “Micro” Drones
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="350" class="zemanta-img"] A hawk stuck in the nosecone of a C-130 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] UAS America Fund…
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Comcast adds 4K app; discontinues Xfinity 3D channel
Comcast launches 4K app the same week it kills Xfinity 3D | TechHive. Comcast's 4K UltraHD programming comes via an…
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3doo offers 50% off selected 3D films through January 6
3doo. 3doo provides a 3doo Player app on Samsung, LG and Panasonic 3D TVs. On the backend, 3doo provides a…
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Cinemablend gives Hobbit film a high score for great use of 3D
Cinemablend takes a look at some basic 3D techniques and how 3D has been applied in "The Hobbit: The Battle…
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A pocket-sized drone you control with your smart phone
Carry a pocketable drone with you all the time? Have a drone in your Pocket - DronePowers.
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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 with 4K video, $100 bonus deal
Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 - 4K video Deal Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera, 20.1MP, 4K QFHD Video, 30 FPS, Leica DC Vario-Elmarit…
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Today only: Olympus XZ-2 camera just USD $179
This is a fantastic deal - I own this camera and its my "walk around" camera - I love it.…
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How Youtube converts 2D to 3D videos
This is only a very brief explanation but its more than I had seen before: Official Blog: How we’re making even…
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Flying Magazine notes collateral damage caused by model aircraft bans
Flying Magazine notes that many, many of today's pilot's developed their early interest in aviation through the model aircraft hobby.…
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Using 3D viewing systems to restore binocular vision
Diplopia is one such virtual reality game from San Francisco. The game, which is still in beta testing, is designed…
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FAA: flying model aircraft inches above backyard patio may be illegal
If you live within 5 miles of airport, flying a model aircraft - or a kite or helium balloon on…
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Touchable 3D holograms invented
Be sure to play the embedded Youtube video: New reality: Invisible 3D holograms that can be touched and felt — RT…
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What people search for on Flickr? Naked
I took at look at the search results on Flickr in terms of what leads to views of my…
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FAA seeks cancellation of Advisory Circular AC 91-57 concerning model aircraft
Cancellation Memo AC 91-57. The FAA says it is in process of developing a new advisory circular. Oddly, the FAA…
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Senator Feinstein to propose legislation to ban all commercial “drones” usage
A top senator wants to extend the FAA’s ban on drones - The Washington Post. Feinstein has never liked "drones",…
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FAA appears to misrepresent the rules on model aircraft “drones”
FOIA Response Reveals FAA Routinely Misrepresents the Law Regarding Unmanned Aircraft – DIY Drones. Read the whole article at the…
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60 fps vertical screen test
Visit this web site to check out your computer's ability to handle 60 frame per second. It displays two columns…
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Google intros subtle “three dimensionality” to Android user interface
It's subtle - page to the bottom to see the sample user interface: What is Google's Material Design for Android? Appvigil…
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WSJ reports that GoPro will sell its own R/C aircraft camera platforms in 2015
R/C="radio controlled" is the historical and appropriate name: GoPro Developing Line of Consumer Drones - WSJ.
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DJI Phantom Quadcopters, as low as $429
Adorama: Black Friday Pricing on DJI Phantom Quadcopters starting at $429! Expires November 30, 2014. Related articles DJI 4K-shooting Inspire 1…
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More camera/video deals this week
Shop Amazon - Black Friday Deals in Camera, Photo & Video with savings on some Canon, Nikon, Sony cameras and other…
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Watching 3D movies may help cure “stereo blindness”
(The item below is an old story from 2012, making the rounds - again. It is a true story where UCSC…
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“Cosplay Dreams 3D” Movie World Premiere
"Cosplay 3D Dreams" is a 3D documentary covering the breadth of "cosplay" extending from historical re-enactments up through today's scifi/anime/comic…
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BlackMagic Fusion 7 – Free version available for download
Fusion 7 provides 2D/3D compositing and motion graphics: STEREOSCOPY :: Blackmagic Fusion 7 FULL DOWNLOAD Free Version (1/1) -. Related…
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Amazon drops price on Lumix GH-4 to USD $1,497
Link: Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4KBODY 16.05MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 4K Cinematic Video (Body Only)
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Lumix GH-4 and other camera deals-great prices!
Great Prices! 2-year extended warranty on Lumix GH-4 and other Panasonic cameras Panasonic will be giving an extended 2-year limited warranty…
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James Cameron: “3-D [is] firmly entrenched in the film business”
MR. CAMERON: The good news is that 3-D’s firmly entrenched in the film business. The bad news is that it…
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3D market to grow 33% annually in APAC region
The 3D TV market in the APAC is to grow at a CAGR of 33.2% over the period 2013-2018 via…
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The First 3D Printed Movie … by Random Cat Pictures
We’ve all heard humorous murmurs like “gee, what will they be 3D printing next—babies?” Many of us do wonder what…
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Stereoscopic 3D Color Prints Using Nanopixels
Researchers Create the World’s Smallest Stereoscopic 3D Color Prints Using Nanopixels - 3DPrint.com. But ... it appears to still require polarized…
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3D printer now on the International Space Station
Cool: 3D printer activated aboard the International Space Station | Spaceflight Now. http://gty.im/85757083
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Vatican Museums 3D film – shot in 4K/3D
Vatican Museums 3D cinema experience - Telegraph.
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Zemanta’s bias against 3D?
Zemanta is a "plug in" for Wordpress-based web sites. When writing content, Zemata scans the text and offers suggestions of…
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3D films may earn $12 billion in revenue this year
3D films comprised 12 of the top 13 highest-grossing films of this year so far, with those films amassing a…
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Intel, Apple both appear to be working on 3D cameras and sensors
Intel Developing New 3D Camera Business, Aiming to Replace Passwords With Facial Recognition - Mac Rumors.
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Samsung demonstrates a 3D camera with 360 degree field of view
Samsung Project Beyond: A true 3D camera with 360 degree field of view - Tech2.
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NASA distributes awful 3D videos of International Space Station
These videos were shot by astronauts that were not trained in shooting 3D - since the videos feature horrendously bad parallax: Explore…
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Bizarre: France government agency cautions children against watching 3D
Evidence free medicine: BBC News - French health watchdog warns on 3D usage for children. Scholar.google.com did not turn up any…
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Next iPhone Rumored to Have Glasses-free 3D Display
Taiwanese media website Economic Daily News [Google Translate] (via GforGames) is reporting that Apple may be gearing up to introduce…
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Analytics company claims social media predicted 3D downfall, and predicts 4K demise too
Hmmm: How Social Media Predicted The Failure Of 4K and 3D TVs.
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Youtube 60 fps demo video clip
I have posted a demo video clip of Youtube's new 60 fps support. To play at 60 fps, you must…
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YouTube now supports 60fps
Youtube has been experimenting with 60 fps for a while, but only with selected users. Today, 60 fps is now…
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Ooyavah's glasses free 3D support for the Apple iPad!
I saw a prototype of this technology in 2013 - its awesome! Add glasses free 3D viewing to your Apple…
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Using a c-mount lens on a Nikon 1 J2 camera
The Nikon 1 cameras - J1, J2, J3, J4, V1, V2, and V3 - use a "1 inch" sensor that…
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The changing culture of Youtube
I recently noticed that many of the "channels" I subscribe to on Youtube have made no updates for 9 months,…
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Using old camera lenses on micro four thirds cameras
Not that long ago, I used some old Minolta film cameras. These cameras used lenses with the Minolta MC/MD mounting system…
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4K Pay TV To Have 46 Million Subscribers by 2018
4K Pay TV To Have 46 Million Subscribers by 2018 | Digital Samurai | 3DGuy.tv. Related articles 46 million 4K/UltraHD…
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Microsoft sends takedown notices to Youtube videos that did nothing wrong
Microsoft Serves Takedown Notices to Videos Not Infringing on Anything | WIRED. Tar and feathers for Microsoft, in this case.…
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7% of TVs sold in 2014 so far, are 4K Ultra HD TVs
RedShark News - Is 4K UHD really 10 years ahead of HD's pace?.
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Youtube's 3D Video Player is Now Working Again
Since September 30th, the ability to select 3D viewing options has been turned off on Youtube as Youtube appeared to…
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Youtube 3D video player reported to work in Firefox 33
There are reports that the new Firefox version 33 browser is now displaying the Youtube 3D player again. I do…
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Fascinating article about Youtube stars' business models
Is YouTube Risking A Creative Exodus? ⚙ Co.Labs ⚙ code + community. It's getting hard for many of them to…
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YouTube to open its 4th production studio
Youtube Studios adds New York City to its existing studios in Tokyo, London and Los Angeles - accessible to any…
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How the industry ruined 3D TV for viewers
And the more I thought about that, the more apparent it became that 3D’s failure is a fiasco of colossal…
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No wonder 3D has faded: not enough 3D porn
Holograms and 3D porn: Expert predictions for a gigabit Internet | PCWorld.
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GoPro – HERO4 – 4K/30fps and 1080p at 120 fps
Introducing HERO4 Black, the most advanced GoPro ever. Featuring improved image quality and a 2x more powerful processor with 2x…
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Why Youtube 3D might be gone for a long time
Update October 15th: Youtube has returned to using the Flash-based video player which supports 3D viewing. Back in June, Youtube…
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How to get more photo views on Flickr
Researchers used a computer-based system to analyze millions of photos for various characteristics and how they may correlate with total…
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After DailyMotion’s meltdown, they deleted my old videos
As noted in this blog post - Bad week for online video support – Youtube, DailyMotion | 3d.coldstreams.com. - DailyMotion suffered…
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Devices used to watch Youtube videos
This is from my own Youtube channel Computers: 54% Mobile phone: 24% Tablet: 12% TV: 6% (e.g. TV or set…
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Arduino adds 3D printing to its open source hardware
Based on the Mega board: Arduino adds affordable 3D printing to its open source hardware model.
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Bad week for online video support – Youtube, DailyMotion
We lost 3D video support on Youtube earlier this week. Couple of days ago I logged into DailyMotion and discovered…
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My comments on the USFS “commercial” wilderness filming proposal
Background here and how to file your own comments: USFS charges high fees for pressing red video button on your camera…
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Movie ticket sales in decline since 2002
Annual movie ticket sales in decline since a peak in 2002: The Numbers - Movie Market Summary 1995 to 2014.
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Google enforcing use of HTML5 viewer on Youtube
This seems to explain why 3D support has disappeared: Google enforces HTML5 use on YouTube for Firefox 33 and newer -…
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Matchstick – The Streaming Stick Built on Firefox OS
The Kickstarter campaign is still underway - and they hope to ship first units by February 2015: Matchstick - The Streaming…
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Youtube’s 3D support implemented by one s/w engr in his spare time
The implementation of the universal 3D video player on Youtube was the work of Google's Peter Bradshaw, who thought of…
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Copyright scammers issue false copyright claims on Youtube videos
Read the whole thread: Help! I got a falsely accused Copyright Strike! - Google Product Forums. Anyone can make a copyright…
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Nokia conducts an interesting research study on usage of 3D cameras by consumers
From Stereoscopy News and 3dstreaming.org: Abstract | Digital stereoscopic 3D cameras have entered the consumer market in recent years, but…
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Youtube’s Universal 3D Video Player has Vanished
All my tech decided to fail at once - you can read about that here - which is why this blog…
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GoPro Hero4 Black Shoots 4K Video at 30 fps
GoPro Hero4 Black Shoots 4K Video at 30 fps.
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USFS charges high fees for pressing red video button on your camera
Here is a link to the actual US Forest Service "Interim Directive" (ID). The USFS is proposing that this ID…
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Google plans to shut down the Panoramio photo service
Panoramio founders try persuading Google not to kill site - CNET. Google says they will provide assistance in migrating photos…
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Vizio 4K TV priced at US $999.99
But no 3D features at this price: Vizio takes 4K mainstream with launch of $999.99 P-Series TV | The Verge.
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Rose City Comic Con 2014
I attended the Rose City Comic Con on Saturday (on Sunday I was at the Oregon International Air Show). I…
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Open Platform Community cameras from Olympus
Open Platform Community cameras from Olympus. It's an interactive initiative for users of Olympus' new open platform cameras. Anyone can…
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You can now attach your iPad directly to your face
These virtual reality device news stories featuring VR helmets and head mounted facial covering displays are promoted by the people…
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USGS seeks 3D Elevation data
Facebook post from USGS. The 3D Elevation Program data will eventually made available to the public, for free.
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Interesting demo of “3D” Lytro photos
3D LYTRO ILLUM PHOTOS: Seahawks vs. Packers Game.
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Which 3D cameras to use?
I finally finished writing this section of the blog! Please check it out - thank you! Which 3D cameras to…
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“Testing the Effectiveness of 3D Film for Laboratory-Based Studies of Emotion”
Full text of study published in: PLOS ONE: Testing the Effectiveness of 3D Film for Laboratory-Based Studies of Emotion. The authors…
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Camera sales, July 2014 data
Great charts at the link: Camera sales, July 2014 data, Electrical Burns - Personal View Talks.
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Brian May’s collection of 3D stereoscopic photography to go on display at Tate Modern
The Victorian craze for 3D stereoscopic photography is to be the subject of a major gallery exhibition for the first…
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Olympus E-M1 firmware update will add “keystoning” feature
"Keystoning" refers to the distortion that occurs when the camera sensor is not in the same plane alignment with the…
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Hollywood buys up Youtube content
YouTube: Hollywood's Hit Factory for Teen Entertainment - Businessweek. As mentioned on my blogs, Youtube is an advertisers dream for…
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2015 Mobile phones to feature 4K video support and massive megapixel imaging
Suspect many phones will be shooting 4K video as well as the new Qualcomm smart phone chipset features 4K video…
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4K GoPro Hero 4 expected to be introduced in October
GoPro Hero 4: 4k Video, New Processor and Release Date – Air Herald. 4k 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps…
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Virtual reality and 3D viewing on your smartphone
This is for real: STEREOSCOPY :: Virtual reality on your smartphone & VF Rift 3D Video Collections 1/1 -.
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“Guardians of the Galaxy 3D” was implemented as a 2D to 3D conversion
While the movie was designed to be a 3D movie, according this article, the 3D was created using 2D to…
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NYPD tells officers its okay for people to photograph or video record them
The police are not supposed to stop people from filming police activity - unless the photographer is truly interfering with…
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Olympus introduces 3D endoscopy options
Olympus -Flexible 3D endoscopy options| Medical Systems.
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Online 3D video list, now organized by category at 3DStreaming.org
Check it out: 3D Stereoscopy Video Categories.
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Visual Storytelling in a 360 Virtual Reality World
First there were stage-based plays, then 2D films, then 3D films, and now, with Occulus Rift type viewers, 3D immersive…
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Youtube viewership skews very young
I reviewed the stats for my own Youtube channel and discovered that 77% of all viewers are between the ages…
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3D motion capture using 480 video cameras
Researchers have found ways of combining the views of 480 video cameras mounted in a two-story geodesic dome to perform…
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Wim Wenders and the “Natural Depth Method” | 3d.simplecarnival.com
A method for achieving proper parallax when shooting 3D video: Wim Wenders and the “Natural Depth Method” | 3d.simplecarnival.com.
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How does the Flickr “Explore” feature select photos?
Flickr's Explore feature provides users with a quick look at photos that have been selected by Flickr for presentation to…
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Panasonic 4K video DMC-FZ1000 starting to ship
This is what we used to call a high end consumer camera, or a "bridge" camera in between point and…
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Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds Deals
I am a big fan of micro Four Thirds because of their excellent image quality yet small size and weight,…
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“On photography, cops need to get a clue”
On photography, cops need to get a clue: Column.
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Do RealD’s Executive Departures Reflect 3D Fatigue?
Of concern for 3D enthusiasts: Do RealD's Executive Departures Reflect 3D Fatigue? - Deadline.com. Consumer surveys indicate a fair amount…
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Youtube seeks higher quality content to charge premium ad rates
I will have more to say about Youtube and the business case another time: The talks underscore Google Inc's desire…
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World’s First 4K 3D Civil War Battle videos
I realized last night that the 4K 3D videos I posted on Youtube are the world's first ever Civil War…
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Civil War Battle, Part 3, in 4K 3D video
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Civil War Battle, Part 2, in 4K 3D video
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For niche video content producers, Youtube is a dying platform
Youtube is a dying platform for niche video content producers. Youtube: Video 1 received 196 views in 3 weeks. Flickr:…
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Once again: Magix Movie Edit Pro NOT RECOMMENDED for 3D video editing
This is a repeat to what I wrote last fall. I made the mistake of trying to use this crappy…
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Civil War Battle re-enactment in 4K 3D Video
Click the Youtube icon to go to the Youtube page, if you prefer. To play in 4K 3D, select your…
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Close up of flower taken with Olympus E-PM2
Click through for larger version on Flickr. I was testing an E-PM2 and used a Hoya close up filter (handheld…
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Yahoo may launch a Youtube competitor this summer
Yahoo Plots YouTube Rival for Summer Debut After Delay | Digital - Advertising Age.
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Youtube believes it knows what you want to watch – better than you do
the direction YouTube is taking is focusing more and more on the company’s “What to watch” and “Recommended video” algorithms…
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Where to post videos online?
Youtube - the big kid on the block Flickr - known for still photos, Flickr supports up to 1 GB…
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How Much Do YouTubers Make?
More than a year out of date but ... How Much Do YouTubers Make? The Top 25 Earning Creators’ Adsense…
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How to create 4K 3D Videos for Youtube
Using Sony Vegas Pro (and presumably newer version of Sony Movie Studio) I used the MainConcept AVC/AAC (*.mp4, *.avc) codec…
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How Old is ‘Too Old’ To Be A YouTube Star?
Almost none are over the age of 40 - sounds just like Hollywood, doesn't it? 🙂 ... the youngest performer…
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How YouTube selects which videos to recommend in search and recommendations
From the Youtube page here: YouTube suggests videos in search and recommendations that are likely to increase how much overall…
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Is it impossible to get views on Youtube anymore?
Last week I was at Seattle's Fremont Solstice Parade (including naked bike ride) and the affiliated Honk! Fest West. (Some…
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Recommend using Side-by-Side 3D for Youtube uploads
This past week I mastered several video clips taken at Seattle's Fremont Solstice Parade and Honk! Fest West - all…
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How to file comments on FAA proposal to ban FPV model aircraft
See FAA proposes ban on First-Person View (FPV) model aircraft operation Then, file your comments on the proposed regulation by…
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Google Introduces the Cardboard 3D viewer app
Seriously, this actually works. It's just a simple cardboard (literally) viewer that matches up with left/right images on your smart…
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Experimental version of FireFox adds 3D video and VR support
Adds 3D support for use with virtual reality output devices: First Steps for VR on the Web - Vladimir Vukićević.
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Google plans 3D support for future smart phones and tablets
3D sensing and presumably some sort of 3D visual representation as well: Google looks into a future with 3D tablets,…
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Youtube rolling out 48 and 60 frame per second support
YouTube in up to 60 frames per second - YouTube. Its supported for a few videos now but support is…
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GoPro introduces “Dual HERO System” for 3D capture with the 3+
GoPro Dual HERO System | Capture video and photos simultaneously, or record synchronized footage to convert to 3D. Also consider…
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Kodak 64 GB Flash drive deal – $19.95
Kodak 64GB Flash Drive $19.95, 32GB Flash Drive $9.95, 32GB SDHC Card $9.95 & More!. Free US Shipping. Expires 6/30…
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Seattle’s Fremont Solstice Parade photos and video
I have posted a lot of 2D and 3D photos of the Fremont Solstice Parade and naked bike ride, on…
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Tamron introduces a suite of lenses
For Canon EOS and EOS M, Nikon DSLRs, Sony Alpha, and Micro Four Thirds. The new Tamron 28-300mm, 14-150mm, and…
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Amazon’s 3D Phone may have a stereoscopic lenticular display
It's not clear whether the phone has stereoscopic 3D or not: Amazon's Smartphone Is Coming on June 18 with 3D…
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Amazon Fire Phone page is now live on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Fire-Phone-32GB-AT/dp/B00EOE0WKQ/ref=sr_tr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403117587&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+phone Also the Fire Phone features optical image stabilization and a global shutter in its 13 MP camera. I believe…
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New Amazon Fire Phone to feature 3D “dynamic perspectives”
This image appeared on the Amazon web site search today but the links went to dead pages on Amazon.com. The…
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Alaska Airlines flight in 3D
Horizon Air flies Bombardier'sde Havilland Dash 8 Series Q400 70 passenger turbo props for Alaska's shorter routes. This photo was…
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How-to: Make a fake diopter adjustment for an LCD Viewfinder Hood
I have a couple of Nikon 1 J1 and J2 cameras that I bought used/refurbished for 3D shooting. I originally…
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IMAX introduces 4K 3D camera
Their theater projection system, however, is still dual 2K projectors: Here's the 4K IMAX Camera That's Going to Make 3D Movies…
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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 with 4k video just announced
This is really quite an amazing new camera: Panasonic just introduced the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 or as it will probably…
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How-To: Learning to fly a quad copter
Thinking of flying a quad copter but you have no experience? And you need to teach yourself? My recommendation, and…
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“Drones” and telepresence for the mobility limited
Last night I thought of a novel application for "drones". ("Drone" is a bad word - R/C aircraft, UAV or remotely…
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Natural Bridge, Utah, in 3D
This photo was taken using a single Lumix GH-2 camera and the Olympus 9-18mm wide angle lens. The left and…
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3D “holographic” projection said to be coming very soon
The technology is said to fit even in small devices. Just as some Sony camcorders (and others) can project their…
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Panasonic said to intro 4K video capable LX8 camera in July
The LX7 is a popular "enthusiast's compact" camera known for its good low light performance, modest camera size and excellent image…
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Beautiful 3D Aircraft Images
See Romas Sniegeckas' Flickr Photostream. Beautifully done 3D images of jet fighters and other aircraft (and other topics too). Update:…
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Sample Olympus XZ-2 photos
Some of my example photos shot with the Olympus XZ-2 camera. So far, very pleased with this little "enthusiast's compact"…
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Spruce Goose in 3D – 2nd view
Red/cyan anaglyph viewing form. Red/cyan glasses required. Click any of the images to see larger versions. Crosseyed 3D viewing format…
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How to: Shooting landscapes in hyperstereo 3D
I like photographing landscapes in hyperstereo 3D because such photos often reveal hidden depth that we cannot see with our…
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The Spruce Goose in 3D
The famous Spruce Goose in red/cyan 3D anaglyph format, inside the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Click the images for…
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Mt St Helens in 3D
Red/cyan 3D anaglyph (red/cyan glasses required). Click the images for link through to Flickr and larger sizes. 3D cross-eyed viewing format
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Canon EOS 70D camera deal
"Save up to $184.95 with bundle" under "buy together & save" Select Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Professional Photo Inkjet Printer bundle…
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Been adding new 3D photos to my Flickr page
You can find the photostream here: Flickr: Your Photostream. Also doing more 2D photos now.
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Nice deal on the Nikon 1 system J1 camera package
I have a J1 and a J2 for use, especially, as a 3D pair. They are small, light weight, have…
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Zion National Park, Garden Wall area in 3D
Zion National Park, from the Garden Wall, 3D Hyperstereo image in red/cyan anaglyph. Red/cyan glasses required for viewing. Click on…
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Zion National Park in 3D
Zion National Park, 3D Hyperstereo anaglyph image. Red/cyan glasses required for viewing. Zion National Park, 3D Hyperstereo in cross-eyed viewing…
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Zion National Park in 3D (photos)
Zion National Park, 3D, Hyperstereo anaglyph. Red/cyan glasses required for viewing. Click on photos for larger versions. Zion National Park,…
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Scientists reveal that Mona Lisa may be the first 3D image in history
Stunning: Scientists reveal that Mona Lisa may be the first 3D image in history.
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“Next Resident Evil movie will “definitely” be available in 3D”
The next Resident Evil movie from director Paul W.S. Anderson will "definitely" be available in theaters in 3D, the series…
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3D photo of a glasses free 3D display – it works!
Here is a red/cyan 3D anaglyph photo (red/cyan glasses required to view in 3D) of a glasses free 3D TV…
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The SuperHero 3D Gimbal System | 3DGuy.tv
3DGuy has several packaged solutions for integrated 3D shooting using the GoPro Hero3+ cameras. Check them out: The SuperHero 3D Gimbal…
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Corel Video Studio Pro X7
Corel's latest video editing software is now at version X7. I did some quick tests to check on just a…
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Apple Canon iPhone 5D Mark III Introduced
April 1 - Today Apple and Canon are introducing their jointly developed iPhone 5D Mark III smart phone. The new…
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3D remains big in China: Transcendence movie releases in 3D only in China
Johnny Depp's Transcendence Will Be In 3D, But Only In China - CinemaBlend.com.
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Kodak introduces new micro Four Thirds camera system. Again.
This is a Kodak branded m43 camera: Kodak reborn: A look at JK Imaging's 2014 lineup: Digital Photography Review. I think…
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Pixar to release old classics in 3D
Pixar Planning 3D Re-Releases Of 'The Incredibles' And 'Ratatouille' | The Playlist. Related articles Pixar 3D Releases Business Intelligence According…
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Studios find varying interest in 3D by country
There is a lot of data in this article: ‘3D needs to win back audiences’ | News | Screen. China 3D…
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Calumet Photographic closes, files Chapter 7 bankruptcy
This is apparently only in the U.S. and stores elsewhere may remain open and since the announcement they suggest some…
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Sony’s 3D Experience channel shutting down March 31, 2014
The 3D Experience channel, operated by Sony, is a 3D content channel delivered to Internet connected Sony 3D TVs and…
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Sony discontinued the TD30V 3D camcorder
I do not know when this occurred but it was canceled as of the January CES and shows as a…
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Lumix GH-4 with 4k video pricing announced, pre-sales now available
US $1,698 at Amazon: Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4KBODY 16.05MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 4K Cinematic Video (Body Only)
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Camera Lens planters, or plants in camera lenses?
Love this! Camera Lens planters. : | Eclectic | Pinterest. Click through for the large version 🙂
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Camera sales dropped sharply this past Christmas
Camera sales always drop at the end of the year and the start of the next year: Camera sales, include…
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3D Test Video Sample Shot on paired Nikon 1 J1 and J2 cameras
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Computar f/1.2 12-75mm c-mount lens on Nikon 1 J2 camera
I recently acquired a used Nikon 1 J1 and a Nikon 1 J2 camera for use in my 3D photography…
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An Old Trick to Make 3D Pics in 2D
This is amazing - take a look! An Old Trick to Make 3D Pics in 2D.
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Nikon 1 J1 J2 compact mirrorless cameras
I recently sold off some older gear that I no longer use. At the same time I went looking for…
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US Release of Disney’s Frozen 3D Blu-ray “delayed”
You can already pre-order the 3D version in the Amazon UK store but Disney seems to have put a US…
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Device adds 3D overlay to your TV viewing
Claims to analyze what your are watching and then adds Internet supplementary content in planes in front of the screen: Finally,…
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Comparing camera image sensor size
Image sensor format - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Not exactly to scale but close I suppose: Of interest, the popular…
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4K TVs with passive 3D look really good
Written by a reporter who understands 3D much better than most reporters: 4K TVs with passive 3D: Finally, a good use…
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‘Noah’ to be released in 3D everywhere but the U.S.
Paramount's 'Noah' To Go 3D, But Not In America - Forbes.
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Youtube’s recommended encoding settings for uploads to Youtube
Advanced encoding settings - YouTube Help.
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Comparison of video hosting services
Good info in here: Comparison of video hosting services - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The largest video hosting site is…
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International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society Awards to “Gravity” and “Frozen”
International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society Bestows 25 Honors at 5th Annual Awards Ceremony in Hollywood | Business Wire.
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3D TV not dead, says Samsung
Samsung’s senior TV product manager, explained that while the company doesn’t make a song and dance about 3D, it is…
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2014 Portland Comic Con in 3D, Part 4
2D versions of all these videos are available at my Youtube channel: Youtube.com/coldstreams
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2014 Portland Comic Con, in 3D – Part 3
Here is part 3 of my 3D videos from the 2014 Wizard World Comic Con event. Part 4 is in…
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2014 Wizard World Comic Con Portland, in 3D – Part 2
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Trek Radio in 3D – kind of
These folks saw my 3D cameras and had an interesting discussion with me about 3D. Was nice that I had…
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2014 Wizard World Comic-Con – in 3D
A short teaser clip while I work on a longer 3D video of Comic-Con:
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StereoPhoto Maker 3D Software
The best software for 3D photo editing and processing is that created by Matsuji Suto - StereoPhoto Maker - which…
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Sony introduces Movie Studio 13
Available at discount pricing through Feb 28th, Movie Studio 13 is an upgrade to their popular Movie Studio 12 product…
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4k video compression technologies buried under patents
H.265 video compression tech for 4K streaming buried in patents: Patent licensing terms still murky for next-gen video | Cutting Edge…
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3D movies announced so far for 2014
3dstreaming.org has a list of known 3D movies coming out in 2014. Close to an average of one every week…
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EyeFly 3D adds 3D to the iPad
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="320"] ipad (Photo credit: Sean MacEntee)[/caption] Adds a lenticular lens sheet overlay to the iPad and software…
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Apple receives patent on method of automatically pairing 3D clips shot on 2 cameras
This strongly suggests 3D editing is coming to Final Cut Pro X: Apple's 3D video editing patent hints at future Final…
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Horizon Shoots All Of Your Videos In Landscape, No Matter How You Hold Your Phone
Horizon Shoots All Of Your Videos In Landscape, No Matter How You Hold Your Phone | TechCrunch.
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3D TV not yet dead and getting better
A more accurate description of the 3D market versus recent bizarre news reports: And so it is with 3D TV:…
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2013 Yearly Box Office Results – Top Grossing Movies
2013 Yearly Box Office Results - Box Office Mojo. About 80% of the top 20 movies in the U.S. for…
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Reading never caught on because you have to wear silly, uncomfortable reading glasses
3D TV never really caught on because of one obvious flaw: You need to wear silly, uncomfortable 3D glasses to…
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David Attenborough explores the world of macroscopic 3D
3D Streaming - STEREOSCOPY - Topic: Micro Monsters with David Attenborough on Sky3D (1/1). We normally cannot see very close…
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2015 CES will be all about HDR – high dynamic range – TV
This year's CES is all about 4k TV - a technology that does not deliver a lot of benefits to…
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Vizio gives up on 3D glasses but not giving up on 3D
Expects to ship 4k glasses free 3D TVs in 2016: Actually, Vizio hasn’t given up on 3D TVs, but on 3D…
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Camera sales, in charts
Vitaliy has posted some great charts on camera sales over on his web site: Camera sales, including Novemer 2013 reports -…
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Stream TV demos 2k to 4k upscale and 2D to 3D conversion
CES 2014: Stream TV presents 4KTVs with glasses-free 3D | Rapid TV News. Due to the lack of 4k and…
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Vizio is not “ditching” 3D, sees glasses-free as the future of 3D
Vizio not giving up on 3D Vizio is striving for competitive pricing and as they introduce their 2014 models, including…
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16 of the top 20 grossing 2013 films were 3D movies
Click through for the list on Facebook: 3D films.
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IEEE Spectrum says 3D is dead due to glasses, but then says VR helmets are the next cool thing
IEEE Spectrum makes the same odd comments about stereoscopic 3D glasses: Sports, which was considered to be a potential killer…
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Intel introduces “depth camera” for future products
Could be used on tablets, notebook computers, mobile phones and other devices: Intel launches 3D camera at CES. Not a photographic…
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DDD Group Plc demos new 2D and 3D tech for mobile and Smart TVs
DDD Group Plc : DDD demos new 2D and 3D solutions at CES | 4-Traders.
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Sharp intros 85 inch glasses-free 3D 8K TV
85-inch Sharp 3D glasses-free 8K TV announced at CES 2014 | BGR.
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CES 2014: Poppy turns iPhone into 3D camera
CES 2014: Poppy turns iPhone into 3D camera.
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Polaroid introduces the Socialmatic tiny cube action camera
Any resemblance to Kodak's original "Instamatic" name is surely coincidental - and rather clever! Polaroid unveils an adorable, tiny cube…
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Guide to 3D Photography is now available in the Apple Store
Guide to 3D Photography - Edward Mitchell is now available in the Apple Store for the iPad with iBooks 3…
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3D product photography solution for business offices
New Office Photography Machine to Debut at CES 2014. The concept is similar to a photocopier, but in 3 dimensions.…
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Not many new cameras and camcorders expected at 2014 CES
Cameras and camcorders: Slimmer pickings at CES 2014? | CES 2014: Digital Photo and Video - CNET Blogs. Panasonic has…
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Reporters go gaga over virtual reality helmets
While loudly saying that 3D "goggles" and "clunky glasses" are dead: Sony answers Oculus, Microsoft with new gaming headgear, glasses…
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Media declares war against 3D – why?
Sales of 3D capable TVs increased by 100% in the US in 2013. Globally, 41 million 3D TVs sold in…
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DJI Phantom 2 Vision quadcopter
Eliminates "jello effect" that appears on so many aerial platform videos: DJI’s Phantom 2 Vision Makes Aerial Photography Easy | TechCrunch.
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Panasonic unveils 4K wearable camera … but not yet for sale
Panasonic unveils 4K wearable camera | Expert Reviews. Another narrow body, action camera that will record in 4K. Except its…
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Sony Action Cams could make for nice 3D camera pairs
Sony HDR-AS100V Action Cam - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews. The AS100V is the newest in the line with 1080/60p…
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3D holographic smart phones? Not so fast
Star Wars: 3D hologram phones like those seen in 1977 blockbuster will be on market within five years - Mirror…
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Interactive, volumetric 3D display by Displair LLC
This is a re-blog from CES 2013: Interactive, volumetric 3D display | 3d.coldstreams.com. Displair LLC, a Russia-based firm, is expected to…
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75 percent of U.S. homes have HDTV set, 6% have 3D as of early 2013
Looks like a normal new product growth curve: Roughly 6 percent of all U.S. households currently have an HDTV set…
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Voice and gesture controlled TV
Not sure this solves a problem we all have but what ever: “What the TV has is voice interaction, which…
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Sir David Attenborough is committed to 3D television
BBC - Newsbeat - Sir David Attenborough is committed to 3D television.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800/805 support 4K video recording
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 805 with Adreno 420 GPU - GSMArena.com news. The 805 also has some features that sort of…
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Stream TV Networks said to show holographic like 3D TV at CES
Calls it Ultra-D - glasses free, viewable from the sides: Stream TV Networks Wants to Reinvent 3D Television | Benzinga. Every…
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YouTube will demo 4K streaming using VP9 codec, at CES
YouTube goes 4K, Google signs up long list of hardware partners for VP9 support — Tech News and Analysis.
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Interesting speculation about a future GoPro Hero 4 camera – 4k anyone?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] GoPro pollination camera (Photo credit: lrosengreen)[/caption] GoPro Hero 4 . What We Might Expect. 4K…
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Reuters suggests “mirrorless” format facing shakeout
Japan mid-tier camera makers face shakeout as smartphones shatter mirrorless hopes | Reuters. Reuters seems to have gotten this story…
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Guide To 3D Photography is now available for Nook (eBook)
Guide To 3D Photography by Edward Mitchell | 2940148964698 | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble.
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Crowdfunding sought for 3D snow flake photography project
It's not just for the pretty 3D pictures of falling snow flakes but also learn more about snow flakes in…
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Youtube 3D video player broken in Firefox and Internet Explorer
In the past week or so, Youtube has made changes that broke the playing of 3D videos in Internet Explorer…
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Glasses Free 3D Tablet Available
Just $349: The No Glasses 3D Tablet - Hammacher Schlemmer. Unfortunately, no manufacturer name is provided. But it runs Android…
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3D in the news – or not
Early last year I began tracking 3D news stories using news.google.com and a search for "3D". Early on, a fair…
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Fujifilm W3 3D still camera available for $179
Amazon is selling the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera with 3.5-Inch LCD for $179. This is pretty much the…
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New 3D rig for the GoPro Hero3 available for $99 from 3DGuy.TV
Go here to take a look at and buy the mounting rig and sync cable on sale for $99. The SUPERHERO 3D…
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Reviewed: The Day of the Doctor: A 3D Triumph or Failure?
The Day of the Doctor: A 3D Triumph or Failure? | Doctor Who TV. I have not seen yet but…
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Cyclopital3D offering holiday discount
Cyclopital3D makes numerous 3D related camera accessories including interaxial extenders (convert your Sony TDxx or JVC TD1 to about a…
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Deep discounts on hard disk, flash memory storage available
I am up to 13 terabytes of hard drive storage. When you shoot video and archive much of what you…
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How To Make Your Micro 4/3 video look like Canon 5D3 Mk II video – in other words, not very good:)
A video editor plug in that takes good video and adds hand held shakes, focus errors and incorrect zooms! How…
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Using a macro extension tube for extreme close ups
This close up photo was taken using the inexpensive Fotodiox macro extension tube set. The set includes 3 extensions -…
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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Blogs are passe, a legacy of the past - who uses RSS news readers anymore anyway? Follow us on Facebook:…
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Could China become the world leader in 3D content and gear?
Absolutely. Read Al Cadullo's comments here: Chinese Opportunity in the 3D Industry | [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] 海河夜景 (Photo credit:…
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Declining compact camera sales, chip development costs hit camera makers
Why Black Magic will die. Part 1 out of 10. - Personal View Talks.
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Guide to 3D Photography ebook available, SRP US $5.99
Guide to 3D Photography, written by me, is available as an inexpensive e-book from the following online retailers: Amazon Google Play.…
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Free Android app: “Photo Guide by Pevest”
I created this app to experiment with a user interface design concept for a reference guide. It was built using…
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What do we make of this then?
Spotted along the walk to and from my office downtown:
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Turning the Lumix 3D lens into a macro 3D lens for close ups
Close Up with a Lumix 3D Lens-Extended Version. Great idea!
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Sales of high-end DSLRs and lenses are plunging
Sales of all cameras are getting killed by smart phones with cameras built in - no one thought this would…
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Fotodiox macro extension tubes for m4/3ds cameras are just $8 at Amazon
Fotodiox macro extension tubes for micro 4/3ds cameras are just $8 at Amazon (Update-back to regular price at $13 now).…
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Nokias Lumia 1520 is first phone camera to take RAW photos
Nokias Lumia 1520: The first phone thatll take raw photos | Mobile - CNET News.
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Youtube “3D” viewer control is back
Youtube used to have a small "3D" in the lower right of the viewer as a control to select 3D…
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Refurbished Fujifilm FinePix 2D 3D 10MP Cameras available for US$130
Fujifilm FinePix 2D 3D 10MP Digital Camera W3 074101004984 | eBay.
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Human Eyesight & 4K Viewing
Very interesting read by the folks at RED: Human Eyesight & 4K Viewing. Higher resolution enables closer seating and detail resolving.…
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3D TV sales seen to be growing
“In 2017, 3DTVs will account for 58% of all TVs sold across the globe, rising from 18% last year,” reckons…
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3D can be seen using only one eye
What they are finding is that when viewed through a tiny aperture, a single eye provides sufficient information for the…
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Once again: Magix Movie Edit Pro 2013 NOT RECOMMENDED for 3D video editing
With numerous bugs previously reported here, including the loss of synchronization between clips - this evening I tried editing Sony…
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How 3D Robotics is building for Americas drone-filled future
How 3D Robotics is building for Americas drone-filled future | The Verge.
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3D printer for $374
3ders.org - The Phoenix, another low cost 3D printer cracks $400 barrier | 3D Printer News & 3D Printing News.
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GoPro Hero 4 said to support 4k/30fps, 1080p/120fps, HDR and maybe 3D
The GoPro HD Hero 4 will be powered by the Ambarella A9 camera SoC, which, besides being able to film…
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Major camera makers have a tough time due to smartphones
Most of the big camera makers are scaling back production as camera sales drop dramatically. Nikon forecasts 2013 sales to…
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6th Annual 3D Film Festival September 19, 20, 21 in Los Angeles
6th Annual 3D Film Festival September 19, 20, 21 (2013) at Regal Cinemas LA LIVE.
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(3D) Big Obsidian Flow, Newberry Volcanic National Monument
Note the odd color cast in the side-by-side thumbnail. Seems to be a bug in Sony Vegas Movie Studio. I…
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The pundits say 3D is dead because they don’t like to wear glasses
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Testing the Oculus Rift (Photo credit: kalleboo)[/caption] The pundits tell us 3D is dead because people…
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3D technology used to evaluate condition of pavement
Makes sense: Spar Point Group - Is 3D imaging state DOTs' best friend?. 3D images are taken of pavement and analyzed…
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Intels 3D Depth Camera planned for future smartphones
Intels Depth Camera Will Eventually Land in Smartphones. The camera uses one lens for imaging - but uses another to…
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Intel announces depth sensing 3D camera
3D Cameras Coming to Ultrabook and Laptops Says Intel - Display Central. It's a single lens camera - with a…
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Check out 3dstreaming.org
Be sure to check out 3dstreaming.org - positioning itself as they spot for 3D video and still photographs, with a…
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Jurassic Park 3D is #1 film in China
This is nice: Jurassic Park 3D a monster hit in China - CSMonitor.com. There are many 3D naysayers in the…
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Another 3D adapter for DSLR cameras
Seems similar to the Loreo products: This stylish, Icelandic adaptor turns your SLR into a 3D camera (Wired UK).
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List of interaxial (lens spacing) for well known 3D cameras
This is from the Amazon wiki on "stereoscopy": 10 mm Panasonic 3 D Lumix H-FT012 lens (for the GH2, GF2, GF3,…
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How camera companies muck up their marketing efforts
They all build great cameras but only a couple excel at marketing - Readers story: “Marketing advice to Olympus, from…
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DIY “Build your own camera” – even 3D
Build your own point-and-shoot camera with Bigshot: Digital Photography Review.
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Youtube introducing live streaming for users with >100 subscribers
Start live streaming if you have 100+ subscribers: All channels in good standing with at least a hundred subscribers will…
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Kalahari Meerkats in 3D shot using GoPro Hero2 cameras
I finally saw the first episode of "Kalahari Meerkats in 3D" (may have different names in other markets). You'll catch…
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Red/cyan 3D anaglyph of DC-3 aircraft
Red/cyan 3D Anaglyph. Click the image for larger viewing options.
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Fighter jet in red/cyan 3D anaglyph, with pitot tube in front of screen
Red/cyan 3D Anaglyph. The pitot tube is in front of the screen. Click the image for larger viewing options.
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Guide to 3D Photography e-book available
Guide to 3D Photography E-Book Available from Amazon.com Click Here to Buy! Guide to 3D Photography is for the beginning…
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3D Trailer: The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug
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$999 4K TV to ship in Fall of 2013
The third largest television maker in the world, China-based TCL, announced today that it will sell a 4K resolution, 50-in.…
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My next 3D project will be attempted in Magix Movie Edit Pro 2013
The Civil War battle re-enactment video I uploaded last night, was edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio 12. Vegas MS…
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The best 3D Civil War video on the Internet.
Check out the scenes at +4 to +6 minutes - stunningly beautiful. Watch in 1080p 3D. Click through to Youtube…
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CNETs guide to 3D TV
This is a very good overview: CNETs guide to 3D TV: What you still need to know | TV and Home…
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3D+2D TV: A 3D display that’s watchable without glasses, without ghosting
This makes no sense: 3D+2D TV: A 3D display that’s watchable without glasses, without ghosting | ExtremeTech. You could wear a…
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Nokia said to invest in Pelican Imaging, possible 3D applications
Nokia to invest in 'array' mobile cameras that use small lenses to capture big images. Pelican's imaging system uses and…
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Is 3D delayed again until 4K TV comes out?
Fujifilm has officially discontinued the Fujifilm 3D W3 still camera. This is the last of their 3D cameras. (See http://3d.coldstreams.com/?p=2264) The W3 continues…
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Fujifilm 3D W3 camera has been officially discontinued
If you are using the Chrome browser, you can go to the Japanese language Fujifilm page of discontinued products and…
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Glasses-Free 3D products planned for early 2014
Dolby and Philips are working to get their Dolby 3D glasses-free development into products in early 2014. .... Monetization of…
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Sky TV remains committed to #3D
Sky 3D now in half a million homes. While ESPN 3D is ending, and BBC 3D is taking a break,…
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3D video of a Civil War battle re-enactment at Salem, OR
This is a 4 minute "teaser" of a future longer video, in 3D.
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BBC to take 3 year hiatus from producing 3D shows
The BBC says the upcoming Dr Who special will be the last 3D project from the BBC for three years.…
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Amazing – old 3D camera from WW I found – and it contains 3D photos from the War
Rare 3D Camera Found Containing Photos from WWI.
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The 4th Amendment
http://www.restorethefourth.net/ The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and…
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“Poppy” Turns Your IPhone Into A 3-D Camera
Poppy Turns Your IPhone Into A 3-D Camera.
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Wonderful “Wiggle 3D images” from Dain Fagerholm
Wonderful "Wiggle 3D images" from Dain Fagerholm.
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With ESPN 3D shutting down, other networks proposing to step up to the 3D challenge
FIFA reconsiders 3D World Cup 2014 coverage after ESPN 3D shutdown.
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3D Virtual Reality using Oculus Rift viewer
I think its shooting a high res wide angle view - wearing your VR glasses, you can look around within…
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Adobe’s cloud-based software-by-subscription under fire
Adobe competitors pounce after subscription backlash | Business Tech - CNET News. Making the rounds right now is the observation…
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iOS 7 “parallax effect” on … Android: 3D wallpaper effect
iOS 7 “parallax effect” on Android: 3D Image Live Wallpaper available now - Android Community.
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ESPN 3D shutting down, may switch to 4k broadcasts
ESPN 3D to shut down citing limited viewer adoption, makes room for 4K sports.
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Adobe releases Lightroom 5 for $149
Adobe releases Lightroom 5 for $149 | The Verge.
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Panasonic said to put more emphasis on mirrorless cameras, video lens features
Also Panasonic will reduce compact camera investment by 60%. Focus on Mirrorless. | 43 Rumors.
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3D Depth sensors coming to “devices” later in 2014
In other words, 3D depth mapping of objects seen in front of the device: SoftKinetic teases embedded 3D depth camera, coming…
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Canon Celebrates Manufacture of 90 Millionth EF Lens
On average, that means one in every eighty people on this planet owns a Canon EF lens. via Canon Celebrates…
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WOW – Samsung publishes source code for camera firmware
This is amazing! Open Source Release Center.
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Canon does not void camera’s warranty for installing hacking tools
Dear Canon/Nikon/Panasonic Can I Use Custom Firmware With My Camera? | DIYPhotography.net. Nikon and Panasonic do void the warranty, however.…
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Add a remote control for your Canon camera running CHDK hacking software
Specifically, create a remote using a spare channel on a R/C model aircraft controller to activate the shutter on a…
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SeeFront’s Glasses Free 3D wins German Innovation Award
SeeFront GmbH has won the German Innovation Award 2013. The Hamburg-based company’s glasses-free 3D display technology convinced the jury members,…
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iPhone 6: Will It Have A 3D Camera?
iPhone 6: Will It Have A 3D Camera?. Other 3D phones have not done so well. On the other hand,…
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Olympus applies for patent on 3D camera and lens
Olympus patent discloses new 3D camera and lens. | 43 Rumors. Hard to tell from the drawings but it looks…
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Microsoft’s SkyDrive said to be adding 3D panorama capability
Microsoft is planning to add support for uploading and viewing 3D panorama within SkyDrive.com in the future. via Exclusive: SkyDrive.com…
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Report suggests camera sales may have peaked
CIPA report on 2012 sales in Japan: Fewer Mirrorless cameras produced. | 43 Rumors. The main finding is that actual…
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3D video of Lilac Festival Parade
An experimental 3D video of selected scenes from the 2013 Spokane Lilac Festival and Armed Forces Day Parade. Photographed using…
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Olympus leaving the low end camera business
Makes sense: Olympus quits low end compact camera business. Focus on mirrorless and high end compact. | 43 Rumors. Many of…
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3D photography: Is there still hope for 3D TV’s stillborn cousin?
This is neat: Researchers at Brigham Young University, Utah, working with Adobe, have created a 3D version of content-aware fill.…
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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 camera for $196
Amazon.com: Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera with 3.5-Inch LCD: Camera & Photo.
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Amazon developing glasses free 3D display smart phone?
Amazon working on smartphone with 3-D display, report says - latimes.com.
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Historic Stereoscopes – in 3D no less!
We visited the Pittock Mansion in Portland, OR in early April. Coincidentally, they had a display of historic stereoscopes…
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Scene Mode Names are Amusing
Really! Too funny! Clear Portrait Silky Skin Backlit Softness Clear in Backlight Relaxing Tone Sweet Child's Face Distinct Scenery Bright…
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Kodak Micro Four Thirds format camera to be introduced later this year
New pictures of the Kodak S1 MFT camera… | 43 Rumors.
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3D Video of Live Surgeries used to assist medical teams
3D Live Surgery.
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3D Conversion of “The Wizard of Oz” to be released in 2013
Warner Bros. to Celebrate 90th Anniversary With New Logo, Massive DVD Collections - The Hollywood Reporter.
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Yes, a 3D Macbook – really
Twitter / DCantuBiz: Yes, this is a MacBook showing ....
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Hyperstereo 3D image of the Portland waterfront
30 foot wide hyper stereo shot of bridges along Portland's Willamette River.
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List of “real” 3D versus “fake” 3D (2D conversion) movies
Is it Real or Fake 3D?.
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Fraunhofer Previews ‘Hybrid 2D/3D’ Camera
NAB: Fraunhofer Previewing 'Hybrid 2D/3D' Camera Co-Developed With Disney and ARRI. Hmmm ... its a 2D Arri Alexa camera with…
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A lot of 4K video cameras introduced at NAB this week
NAB Update: 4K Cameras on Fire Grab Attention. The most amazing one, many of us think, is the DSLR sized…
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3D screen protector makes iPhone 5 3D-capable | Coldstreams.com
3D screen protector makes iPhone 5 3D-capable | Coldstreams.com.
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Blackmagic introduces RAW video camera for $995, uses micro four thirds lenses
Yes, RAW video (12-bit) and m43 lens compatibility for just $995: Blackmagic official press release for the Pocket Cinema MFT Camera! Coming on…
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Restoration of defocused and blurred images.
Fascinating: Restoration of defocused and blurred images. Yuzhikov.com. The author explains the theory of mathematically converting a blurred image back into…
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Dead 3D TV keeps on growing!
Attack of the 3D Zombies: Dead 3D still grows - Personal View Talks. 30% of LCD TVs to be shipped in…
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DIY Pan and Tilt Rig for kite aerial photography
Laser Cut Kite Photo Rig by miles - Thingiverse.
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Will visiting an historic mansion we lucked out - they also had a small display of historical stereoscopes. These are…
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“3D with glasses is dead and 4K won’t sell”
Speaking at TV Connect in London, [HBO CTO] Zitter claimed that 3D TV that used glasses is dead and admitted…
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A multi-directional wide-angle 3D display system
A multi-directional backlight for a wide-angle, glasses-free three-dimensional display : Nature : Nature Publishing Group. When I was at CES,…
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Rotting tree stump, covered in moss, in 3D
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Want to try 3D design?
Online service to design and 3D print your creation: Want to try 3D design? Now you can » Web Extra »…
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Woodpecker holes in bark, in 3D
Red/cyan anaglyph image - in black and white format - of holes drilled by woodpeckers into bark of tree. Taken…
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No More 3D Movies for Italian Kids Under 6
No More 3D Glasses for Italian Kids Under 6.
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Edit your 3D with Pinnacle Studio 16
Edit your 3D with Pinnacle Studio 16. I have not yet tried Pinnacle Studio for 3D video editing but know…
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A completely different way to shoot 3D with a DSLR or DSLM camera
A completely different way to shoot 3D. For the photo at left (red/cyan 3D anaglyph), I put the Canon SX1 into…
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Panasonics CMOS Sensor Enables to Take 3D Video With Single Lens
Panasonic Corp developed a 2.1-Mpixel CMOS image sensor for camera systems capable of taking 3D movie with a single lens…
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3D Printed “Sound” Amplifiers
Believe it or not, these work great. They are acoustic chambers that focus the sound from an iPhone such that…
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Icicles hanging from moss and plant roots on rock face, in 3D
Photo taken with Canon SX1 IS Powershot using small spacing between left and right photos. Red/cyan 3D anaglyph.
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Interactive, volumetric 3D display
A volumetric 3D display is a display that exists in more than 2-dimensions - it literally has volume. Here's an…
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The 3D camera add on for your iPhone or Android phone
Joutec Company Limited showed off this small 3D camera that links over Wi-Fi to your smart phone, providing true stereoscopic…
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Samsung’s NX300 and 2D/3D switchable lens as shown at 2013 CES
Samsung makes some amazing cameras - most impressive to me is their ease of use and the superb readability of…
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3D at CES – more on various 3D technologies shown at CES
In response to a comment suggestion, yes, I really do need to finish off some updates from CES. As you…
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Why Disney Stops 2D-to-3D Conversions
Looks like patent licensing could be the reason Disney will not be doing further 2D to 3D conversion, as well…
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3D skydiving movie to be released in August 2013
Just a very short teaser clip within this:
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Close up of moss and snow crystals, in 3D
Cropped out a smaller section of a larger photo to get a closer look at the snow crystals, sort of…
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Another lock close up, in 3D
Red/cyan anaglyph photo of lock on sports shed at local high school. Red/cyan glasses needed for viewing.
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Gate latch mechanism in macro red/cyan 3D anaglyph
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Gate latch and lock mechanism, in red/cyan 3D anaglyph
Click through for larger sizes. Taken with a single Canon SX1 IS on February 15th, 2013 in Kelsey Creek Park,…
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3D Visualization Apps are Coming – to the web and mobile worlds
I expect to see greater use of 3D in both online and offline apps, and in mobile apps too, for…
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4th Dimensional time traveler to appear in 3D TV special
Doctor Who goes 3D for 50th birthday | Television & radio | guardian.co.uk.
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Flickr bug makes private photos public
And in an attempt to fix the problem, Flickr broke numerous links to photos hosted on Flickr: Flickr set "any…
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Comparing a 2D and 3D photo illustrating the importance of depth
Click through for larger sizes. First photo is 2D - a flat image. Second photo is the same image but…
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Moss “cave” in red/cyan 3D anaglyph photo
Click through for larger sizes. Taken with a single Canon SX1 IS Powershot camera. This is a red/cyan 3D anaglyph…
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IMAX 3D version of Top Gun
I watched the 2D to 3D conversion of Top Gun, presented in IMAX 3D. Digital IMAX is not real IMAX…
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Panasonic announces new image sensors that double color sensitivity
It means the sensors are one full f-stop more sensitive: Panasonic Develops Technology for Highly Sensitive Image Sensors Using Micro Color…
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Remastered “Top Gun” in 3D coming to IMAX 3D theaters for one week only
After that, it will come out on BluRay 3D: Top Gun 3D is top notch in IMAX Feb. 8 and Blu-ray…
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Stereoscopic 3D smell?
Evidence moles can smell in stereo | Research News @ Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt University. Related articles Hyper3DPhone - Android App…
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Video (good): “What a difference a drone makes”
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8mm Film Look from Kodak Playsport Footage
8mm Film Look from Kodak Playsport Footage - YouTube. This does an amazing job of converting HD into crappy old…
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Gondoliers inside The Venetian, in #3D red/cyan anaglyph
As you know, everything in Las Vegas is a little out there. Inside the enormous Venetian hotel and casino there…
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VOA Discovers Youtube’s 3D Features – and likes it
For having only just noticed the Youtube 3D capabilities, the VOA did a great write up of it: Youtube in 3D:…
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Hoover Dam in wide 3D stereobase photograph
Click on photo for a larger image. Taken using a single Lumix GH-2 and traveling to the right between shots.…
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I have a few more items from CES still…
However, 2 1/2 weeks after leaving CES with the flu, I continue to run a low grade fever and continue…
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TV manufacturers say 3D no reason to buy TV – because 4k TV sets will earn them a lot more money!
TV manufacturers Sony, LG and Samsung will focus mainly on OLED and Ultra HD and state that 3D technology is…
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Your iPhone Has a 3D Display
Your iPhone Has a 3D Display, All You Need Are a Couple of Prisms.
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3D position sensing could see wide application use
Beyond Kinect, PrimeSense wants to drive 3D sensing into more everyday consumer gear | VentureBeat. We already see 3D sensing…
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Kodak-brand cameras coming back
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="187"] The logo from 1987 to 2006. "Evolution of our brand logo". Eastman Kodak . . Retrieved…
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3D Camera accessories made with a 3D Printer
The Wizard of 3D and His WAL.
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What Happened to Glasses-Free 3D TV?
Heh: I can’t say I came away from CES feeling like the arrival of glasses-free 3D is imminent, but the…
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#CES is over
I hope to have more comments on 3D business and technologies soon. However, the last day I came down with…
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#3D is dead, #3D is alive and future is bright #CES #CES2013
CES: Nobody Cares About 3D - says 3D is dead. I don't expect much from IGN and they do not…
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More from #CES2013 – #3D info and more – #CES
Joutec will be shipping soon this wireless add on 3D camera for smart phones. They will have apps for iPhone…
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#CES2013 #CES A more nuanced view of #3D camera offerings
As noted yesterday, the consumer 3D camera space seems to be dwindling as there are broad hints or outright statements…
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#CES2013 #CES Report on consumer 3D cameras
Consumer 3D cameras are not selling. The Lumix 3D1 is still being sold but I picked up word that sales…
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#CES2013 NVIDIA announces Tegra 4
Of interest to readers here, the new chip includes an HDR camera capability built-in - AND - it does HDR…
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“Global 3D consumer market” saw good growth in 2012
2012, a Good Year for 3D Business.
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2013 CES suggested as “the year of the sensor”
World's Smallest 3D Sensor Ready to Go Anywhere. Sensors and microcontrollers everywhere.
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Leap 3D delivers 3D inputs more accurate than Kinect
Hyper accuracy measurement of hand and finger movements delivers new type of user interface: Leap 3D Out-Kinects Kinect (Video) | MIT…
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Samsung introduces new camera and 3D lens
Yes - 3D!!! First Look: Samsung NX300 and 45mm 2D/3D Lens. More from DPReview Update: The 45 mm 3D lens…
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Two of the “Five Technologies to Watch in 2013” are 3D
Five Technologies to Watch in 2013 | MIT Technology Review.
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3D Digital Signage coming at you
LG Electronics will showcase its digital signage lineup at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 8-11,…
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2013 Consumer Electronics Show Almost Live Updates
I will be at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show and will post during the week on 3d.coldstreams.com (3D camera's especially), mobile/tablets and…
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Samsung hints at new TV designs to be announced at CES
Samsung teases innovative design for upcoming TV launch at CES - The Next Web.
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Top 20 best selling cameras in Japan in December
Think this is for mirrorless/non-DSLRs: Cheap MFT cameras are the most sold in Japan. | 43 Rumors.
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Camera maker market shares for 2012
Canon Sells More DSLRs Than Anyone Else in 2012 « Canon Rumors.
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Fake 3D Movies vs Real 3D Movies
A 3D hater decides 3D is going to be okay: I have always had a problem with 3D movies. For…
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3D to 2D conversion glasses
The idea sounds weird but there is a reason for it and it makes sense: 3D to 2D glasses (reverse conversion)…
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The opportunity for 3D is much larger than 3D movies and pictures
With our interest in 3D photography and video, we can get stuck on thinking 3D is just [caption id="" align="alignright"…
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Online Forum Now Available on 3d.coldstreams.com
I just set up an online forum for Q&A, discussion, announcements - by anyone. All are welcome to use it…
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Glass sculpture – in 3D
Photographed outside the Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Wa, using a Fujifilm W3 camera. Processed in StereoPhoto Maker as a red/cyan…
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The Hobbit in High Frame Rate 3D
Last weekend, we all watched The Hobbit at a 2D movie theater (part of a family get together). The movie…
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The Queen’s Christmas address in 3D
I could not play it as an embedded video and it may need to be viewed only on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzqSHcB23qk
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Glass Artist at Work – 3D video
Below is a 3D video I took last weekend inside The Hot Shop at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma,…
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Hyper3DPhone – Android App – links two phones together for stereoscopic 3D photos
Hyper3DPhone - Android Apps on Google Play. Designed for taking hyperstereoscopic 3D images using two Android phones. Run the app…
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Enjoy watching online 3D video? Check out http://3dstreaming.it
The operator of 3dstreaming.it contacted me several months ago, suggesting I start posting links to my 3D videos on his…
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Could the future of still photography be 4k video?
Commentary from - Taking stills from video - Personal View Talks. Frames grabs from 4k video are going to look really…
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Tacoma Waterfront in wide stereobase – deep 3D image
The left and right images were taken about six feet apart using one Lumix GH-2 camera, creating a deep sense…
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Sharing photos online – privacy and ownership
My friend Jeff has good thoughts on retaining ownership and control over the photos you put online: Sharing Photos Online -…
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24 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps? Where will film making go?
WETA head Joe Letteri talks reactions to HFR…and what frame rate will the industry settle on? I do not yet…
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Comparison of Lumix 3D1 versus Sony TD10 3D Video cameras
The Panasonic Lumix 3D1 is a compact 3D still and video camera while the Sony TD10 is a larger, traditional…
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Online 3D Photo Web Sites
The following web sites are more than just Flickr - they provide online 3D editing tools. You typically upload two…
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Sony Bloggie 3D being discontinued too?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Sony Bloggie 3D (Photo credit: hawaii)[/caption] I noted that the Fujifilm 3D W3, the Lumix 3D1…
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Sample Sony Bloggie 3D Video footage
Found this posted on Youtube: Animal%20Kingdom%20Parade%20-%20Sony%20Bloggie%203D%20Footage%20-%20YouTube. The Sony Bloggie 3D is about the size of a smart phone and shoots 3D…
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Blown glass art, in museum display case – in 3D
Stereoscopic red/cyan anaglyph image (red/cyan glasses needed for viewing). Photographed using a single Lumix GH-2 camera shooting the left image…
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Nancy Callan, Glass Artist, Glass Blowing in the Hot Shop – 3D Photo
Guest Artist Nancy Callan, working in the Hot Stop at the Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA, demonstrating fine art glass…
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3d.coldstreams.com is the new URL for coldstreams.com/video
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="179"] Bella & her Vintage Camera (Photo credit: Kamila Gornia)[/caption] The old URL coldstreams.com/video should automatically and transparently…
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Fujifilm W3, Lumix 3D1 and Toshiba Z100 3D cameras all appear to be “discontinued” but…
In the last two weeks, many 3D cameras have been marked as discontinued or their price has been slashed, suggesting…
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New version of StereoPhoto Maker released
StereoPhoto Maker is "the" software for 3D still photography - and it is free for download: StereoPhoto Maker Update.
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Yellowstone Falls in 3D (video)
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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Lumix 3D1 shown as discontinued
Two popular 3D consumer cameras shown as discontinued: Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera 16082969 B&H Photo. Lumix 3D1…
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Memorial
I took the photos below on Dec 8th. In light of the events of Dec 14th, I am posting them…
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Magix Movie Edit Pro 2013 updated
Update 2013: Two software updates later, the problems with the initial release of MEP 2013 appear to have been fixed.…
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Gonzaga University Grotto in #3D (and December 14th Memorial)
Gonzaga University Grotto, a spot for reflection, contemplation, prayer. Burning candles lit December 14, 2012. Photographed in #3D on December 15th and many…
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Fujifilm 3D W3, Lumix 3D1, Toshiba Z100, Sony Bloggie 3D specifications
A comparison of inexpensive, consumer level 3D cameras in terms of the specifications that matter for 3D photography and video.…
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Cloud-based manufacturing
This is very cool - for me, the interesting part starts just before 3:00: via MAKE Hardware Innovation Workshop Part…
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Queen to make TV history with #3D Christmas message
Queen to make TV history with 3D Christmas message | Mail Online.
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Making Books with Blurb and Lightroom 4
Making Books with Blurb and Lightroom 4. Nice idea for Christmas gifts! If you have LR 3, you can also…
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100 year old officers’ quarters, in black & white 3D photo
Took this at Fort George Wright, which was an Army post over 100 years ago. Now it is used for…
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Dam, in 3D
Both of these 3D photos are of interest in that the difference between the left and right images is very…
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Interested in 3D stereoscopic video?
I just created a new Google+ "Community" online - if you are interested in hobbyist shooting of 3D stereoscopic video -…
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“If there is only one film you see this year …”
Hilarious short (for photo and video nuts) that left me laughing out loud. http://vimeo.com/34900711
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“3D will not save a bad movie”
Exactly: One of the overriding topics of this year’s 3D Stereo MEDIA is how bad 3D is hurting the industry,…
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Did you know that Google Earth is now in stereoscopic 3D?
Did you know that Google Earth is now in stereoscopic #3D? I should have known but only just discovered this.…
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3D isn’t awful – its the bad 3D that’s awful!
I went searching through Youtube this evening for 3D content and found plenty of it - and plenty of it…
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Dual Camera Controllers for 3D photography
Company also sells a dual camera 3D controller for Canon / Nikon cameras: Panasonic GH1/GH2 Dual Camera Controller.
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Movie critic argues the world is a flat surface and 3D is not needed
Critic insists the world around is a single flat surface and agrees to remove one eye ball since it is…
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Global live 3D broadcast via Internet demo’d in November
I think 3D will take hold on the Internet before broadcast 3D really gets underway: Taking place between November 26th-30th,…
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Yet another poke your face out #3D image
Red/cyan anaglyph 3D stereoscopic image. Taken with one Lumix GH-2 camera, moving slightly between shots, processed in Stereo Photo Maker.
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Inside the cockpit view on a Citation V flight – GoPro video
The Citation is a small jet built by Cessna, and this is a video made using a GoPro camera recording…
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i3DSteroid Stereoscopic 3D Photo App
I just bought the iPad version (there is an iPhone version too) - hey, it works! i3DSteroid is a Stereoscopic 3D…
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New R/C “drone” for aerial camera shots
Take a look: DJI-Innovations | Overview.
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Another 3D image to poke your eyes out
This was taken using a single Lumix GH-2 camera and moving the camera less than an inch between the left…
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The 3D Floating Windows problem and ways to solve it
This is an excellent tutorial (short) on the 3D floating windows problem plus suggestions for solving it.
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Yet another claim that 3D is dead and dying
Based on these developments alone, consumers might think that the 3D trend is alive and well. In reality, the format…
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Wide base 3D photo of river side
This is a wide stereoscopic base 3D photo taken using a single Canon SX 1 IS camera in automatic mode/jpeg…
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3D Stereo Images and Photos | Phereo
3D Photo organizer, online 3D photo galleries, 3D editing software, upload capabilities: 3D Stereo Images and Photos | Phereo. Software to…
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Smartphones crushing point-and-shoot camera market
And gaming and mp3 player markets too: Smartphones crushing point-and-shoot camera market - Livemint.
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Careful – that branch might poke your eye out!
The branch at upper left really sticks out at you! This is a single camera 3D image taken using a…
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World’s first 3D telecast for political purposes
Well, there goes the medium: Modi uses 3D telecast to address audiences in four cities | Business Standard in India.
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Nano Stonehenge in 3D
Some one worked hard to move all these rocks around to create a fire pit. This is in a pretty…
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Modern American Petroglyphs in 3D
Some might call it graffiti 🙂 Red/cyan 3D anaglyph - red/cyan glasses needed for viewing. Taken with a Fujifilm W3…
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Single lens 3D technology demonstrated
Technology Overview | | ISee3DISee3D.
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“Future of 3D Films” Survey by UK Students
Participate in an academic research study: "Future of 3D Films" Survey by UK Students.
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Lytro demonstrates features that could be used for 3D
Lytro is the "light field" camera that enables the photographer to adjust focus long after the image was captured. This…
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Fujifilm FinePix 3D W3 refurbished – selling for $169.99
Fujifilm FinePix 3D W3 10MP Digital Camera, 3x Optical Zoom, 3.5" LCD - Refurbished 16082969 | FINEPIXREAL3DW3 | W3 074101004984…
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Nano 3D printing
Scientists reveal new insights on nano 3D printing | News | R&D Magazine. Nano 3D printing means the direct creation…
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Why Youtube may sometimes slow to a crawl
Global Caches Everywhere? | A Systems Approach. Google Global Cache (GGC). GGC is a cluster of Google provided servers installed…
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Japanese photo booth will let you print a 3D model of yourself
Cool! Japanese photo booth will let you print a 3D model of yourself | The Verge.
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Updated 3d.coldstreams.com to support mobile
This web site has been updated to improve performance and to re-do the mobile version of the site as the…
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Online library of free 3D stereoscopic uncompressed HD video
Check this out: the RMIT3DV project involved the creation of a library of uncompressed stereoscopic 3D HD video available to…
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Wearable Wireless 3D Body Motion Tracking
Funny, I was just thinking of a crazy consumer product where something like this could be put to use (but…
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RoboBrrd needs funding
Am pleased to help spread the word of Erin's great RoboBrrd project: RoboBrrd | Indiegogo.
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3D organizations you may want to know about
National Stereoscopic Association - The Home of 3D Photography, Stereography, Stereo Photography, Video, Collecting. Stereoscopic Society of America. International Stereoscopic…
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YOU On Demand Signs Distribution Deal With 3D Content Hub
Recognizing the growing appetite for 3D programming for home entertainment in China, YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: YOD, Chinas…
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LG growing the 3D display market
LG bets big on 3D display panels;eyes Rs1000cr sales in '12 - PTI.
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Microsoft to intro 3D scanning technology
Actually, MS Research was showing this off at Seattle's mini-Maker Faire - see my 3D video, below:Microsoft Bringing 3D Scanning…
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Critic doesn’t like 3D: “Why 3D is rubbish”, he says again
Why 3D is rubbish | Stuff.co.nz. On the other hand check out this short film (for a 48 hour film…
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3D printing market – time for market segmentation already?
Market segmentation already: “There was an unmet need,” Cranor said. “Professional 3D printers at the high end run tens of…
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Digital 3D Holography coming
A new 120 fps 3D Full HD Projector Chip. Did a little looking around regarding digital holography - this is…
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RealD to install #3D technology in theater chain in China
RealD and Womei Theater Chain Sign Agreement to Install RealD 3D on 100 Cinema Screens - DailyFinance. Keep in mind…
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When Youtube network connections are slow and the video stops frequently …
The good news is that tonight, our Youtube viewing experience is back to the way it used to be. After…
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Fujifilm Reala 100 Discontinued in 120 Format 🙁
Fujifilm Reala 100 Discontinued in 120 Format. I think B&W films will continue for a long time yet as the…
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Panasonic’s newest cameras to interface with iPhone and Android phones
BUT: Panasonic currently doesn't have plans to allow developers to create apps for its cameras but it does not rule anything for the future…
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Using a hybrid video frame rate for 3D (or 2D)
Is Variable Frame Rate Better than High Frame Rate for 3D?. There are times, in video, where we want 30…
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Consumers apparently do want 3D
The week ended Oct. 14, 20th Century Fox’s Prometheus, in its first week in stores, generated 25% of its unit…
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Is there a rehab group for 3D photography addiction?
Is there a rehab group for 3D photography addiction? I went out to shoot plain old fashioned 2D fall color…
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Lytro to add 3D camera features
Lytro to go 3D - Crave - Cameras - CNET Asia.
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Question on how to expose for greatest dynamic range on GH2
Question on how to expose for greatest dynamic range on GH2 - Personal View Talks. This question was posted on…
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GoPro announces 4k Hero3 camera
GoPro Goes 4K, HERO3 Camera with 1080p 60FPS Shipping Soon - NoFilmSchool. Its 4k/15p, 2.7k/24, 25, and 30p and 1080p/60,…
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Using DropBox for video file uploads to Vimeo
Vimeo's video file up-loader is well known for being very slow. Tortuously slow. Fortunately, Vimeo now supports importing video files from DropBox. Go to…
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Why is Youtube so slow?
why is youtube so slow in 2012? - Google Search. Lots of people are asking this question but there does…
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New 3D studio established and funded
With that in mind, 3Net -- the 3D cable channel owned by Sony, Discovery and IMAX -- have created an…
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A Micro Four Thirds mount camera with CCD sensors
Which means no jello in videos: No joke: SVS-Vistek makes a MFT mount camera with global shutter! | 43 Rumors. As…
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Is a 10-bit video codec always way better than an 8-bit codec?
It depends: "As long as you have the right 8-bit, youre fine." DSLRs like the 5D Mark III have 14-bit…
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Microsoft Develops 3D sensor to track finger movements
Microsoft Develops Digits An Amazing 3D Gloveless Sensor - Forbes.
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New 3D-capable Set Top Boxes Coming from ZTE
Says the new STBs will support Internet content: ZTE Corp. 763, China’s second-largest maker of telephone equipment, plans to release…
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Video: Pvt. Hugh McLaughlin (1835-1906)
A mini documentary I produced today. Was invited to record an honorary ceremony and headstone dedication for Pvt. Hugh McLaughlin…
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Powerpoint slide shows in #3D
Interesting idea: Presente3D is an easy to use add-on for Microsoft PowerPoint that allows you to easily take any existing…
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New Magix Movie Edit Pro 2013 – 3D editing problems
Update 2013: Two software updates later, the problems with the initial release of MEP 2013 appear to have been fixed.…
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Felts Field, in #3D anaglyph
Two photos taken using dual Kodak Playsport Zx3 cameras with their tiny wide angle lens adapters. Not bad for a…
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Structure Fire Response in #3D video
I was about 4 blocks away when I saw the smoke column and drove towards it, parking a block away.…
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Swinging Bridge, Riverside State Park, in #3D
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Broken Basaltic Rocks, Riverside State Park, in #3D
Photographed using two Lumix GH-2 cameras, processed in Stereo Photo Maker. [singlepic id=232 w=640 h=480 float=]
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Some odd tips for shooting #3D stills or video
I have learned all of these the hard way! The following tips apply to shooting 3D using two cameras. Got…
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TV to Drive Global Demand for 3D-Ready Devices, According to NPD DisplaySearch – DisplaySearch
The 3D display market is set to grow from 50.8 million units and $13.2 billion in revenue in 2011 to 226 million units…
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Magix Movie Edit Pro 2013 is out
Current customers can get a deep discount upgrade price (check your email) - in fact, I am installing the new…
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Taking 3D Shooting To The Limit — with 3 Cameras!
Or n cameras for that matter: Taking 3D Shooting To The Limit -- with 3 Cameras! - Creative COW. I have…
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Consumer 3D TV market remains small
This refers to broadcast cable/satellite/over-the-air 3D TV viewing: Only 2 percent of TVs in the U.S. are able to show…
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Phereo 3D App on Samsung 3DTV Sets
Phereo Ltd. (Saint Petersbourg, Russia) unveils a new application that brings stunning 3D photos to Samsung Smart TVs. Phereo 3D…
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A few more macro #3D images
Ran out in the yard late in the day to grab a few closeup photos. Being at a northerly latitude,…
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Macro Mondays? Time to ramp up close up 3D photography
Yesterday, on a whim, I shot some 3D close ups using my Canon SX1 IS macro wide angle lens feature.…
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Robin Wong: Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro Review
Worth a visit just to look at the great photos! Robin Wong: Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro Review: General Shooting.
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Customize your dream dSLR
Well, in terms of custom paint job or a different lens mount: Customize your dream dSLR | Crave - CNET. Real…
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3D Photo Gallery
Been doing some upgrades to the 3D Photo blog: Added: 3D Photo Gallery | 3D Photos and Video @ 3d.coldstreams.com. Added:…
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Close up “Macro” #3D photo
This #3D photo was taken with a single Canon SX1 IS high end point n shoot camera in "macro" mode.…
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Downtown Livingston, Montana in #3D
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Perhaps my best 3D depth photo so far
Photograph of the "fishing pond" at the 2012 Spokane Valley Fest. Photographed using two Lumix GH-2 cameras, 14-42mm lens on…
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Another #3D photo of fishing derby – nice
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#3D photo of fishing demonstration, for kids
Spokane Valley Fest, Spokane Valley, WA - September 2012. Fishing demo (for kids) at the (fake) water fall and pond…
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Morning Glory in #3D, Yellowstone National Park
This is a red/cyan stereoscopic anaglyph still frame from an HD 3D video. Equipment used was two Canon Vixia HF…
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West Thumb Geyser Basin, in #3D, Yellowstone National Park
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MediaTek Launches “Cool 3D” – technology for #3D smart phone platforms
This would be a chip set and presumably support software for building 3D smart phone devices: The “Cool 3D” suite…
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“Flight of the Butterflies” in #3D – IMAX Film coming October 1
FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES IN 3D SOARS ONTO IMAX® SCREENS THIS FALL WITH WORLD PREMIERE EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA Epic New…
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Why We’re Switching From Macs « Rocket Jump
FreddieW explains Why We’re Switching From Macs « Rocket Jump. I reached the same conclusion as FreddieW. After more than a…
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Contour cameras could work well as #3D video cameras
Contour | Products | Contour Roam. The new Contour cameras - similar to GoPro - could make for interesting 3D…
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#3D photo – Artist’s Paint Pots thermal basin at Yellowstone National Park
Click on the image for full size. Requires red/cyan glasses for 3D viewing. See "How to view 3D photos and…
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How to View 3D Photos and Video
How to View 3D Photos and Video | Coldstreams 3D Video and Photography by Edward Mitchell. Just set up this…
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3D video of Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Geyser eruption
3D video of Yellowstone's Old Faithful Geyser eruption - YouTube. This is a "fake" 3D video created from a 2D…
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Some sounds of #Yellowstone
Last year, I made a short video featuring the Thermal Sounds of Yellowstone. This fall, I attempted to recreate parts…
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#3D photo of Lower Falls, Yellowstone River, from Red Rock overlook trail
Lower Falls, Yellowstone River. Photo taken on Sep 16th, 2012 using dual Lumix GH-2 cameras, with image processed using Stereo…
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#3D photo, Brink of Lower Falls, Yellowstone River
Brink of Lower Falls, Yellowstone River. Photo taken on Sep 16th, 2012 using dual Lumix GH-2 cameras, with image processed…
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Hasselblad aims for luxury camera market
Proof that the recession has not affected some people - $6,500 luxury camera: Hasselblad aims for luxury camera market, not just…
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Livestream now offers free video streaming, ad free too
Livestream bets big on free video broadcasting without ads, plus a new iPhone app | VentureBeat.
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Handheld, single camera, #3D still photos
The following photos were taken while hiking, using a single Lumix GH-2 camera. The 3D effect is created by taking…
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Nokia improves image stabilization in new smart phone cameras
This is what I expected after last week's short teaser video showing a young woman riding along on a bike…
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4k TV is, in part, all about 3D displays and projection systems
The Verge writes an article saying that 4k is wonderful, unlike 3D, saying that 4k is what consumers want. This…
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Easy 3D viewing on your Windows PC
If you have a PC running Windows and an Nvidia graphics board or chipset, download and install the latest drivers,…
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My first 3D wiggle animated GIFs
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Alaskan Malamute (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Both photos taken using a Lumix GH-2 and the 3D lens,…
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3D Photography Tips (3D Porch) – this is great info!
3D Photography Tips (3D Porch). Something I noticed is that "wiggle" shots are also done differently than regular stereoscopic shots.…
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Sort of a Flickr for 3D photos
Check out http://3dporch.com Lots of wiggle-based 3D images - and you can upload your own!
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Check out this glasses-free 3D image
Check out this glasses-free "wiggle" 3D image
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When “megapixels” does not mean what you might think it means
If your camera has 48 megapixels, how many picture elements do you think your highest resolution photo has? This specification…
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High Def Video with Quad Copter FPV portable system
Check out the demo video and his setup for a remote controlled helicopter platform: High Def Video with Quad Copter FPV…
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Civil War-type battle re-enactments
I am a big fan of U.S. Civil War battle re-enactments and have created many videos of these, on Youtube.…
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3d photos taken with a single camera
While hiking I took several 3D photos using a single Canon SX1 IS camera. This works by taking a photo…
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Polaroid announced camera running Android OS – in January 2012
I missed this: Aestesis, mobile things and all that stuff » Polaroid SC1630, Compact 16MP Camera with Android OS, the first…
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Micro four thirds astro photography
While the big full frame cameras have become popular for low light photography, a South African astronomer who says he's…
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3D ecosystem needs quality 3D content
3D TVs themselves are no longer a hot topic at Berlin's IFA Consumer Electronics Fair. Instead, customers now are more…
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Youtube plans to end some of its “professionally produced” channels
Early in 2012, Youtube provided $100 million in funding to launch a number of "professionally produced" channels. Those that have…
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Wow – Flying over America
A few pieces are computer generated but otherwise just "Wow!" Correction! The entire video is computer generated. Produced by Yessian…
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My 3D Camera Mounts
The photos below do not show all the mounts I have built but you get the general idea. For example,…
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Apps for your camera! Coming soon!
All the camera world goes into the Application support hype! | Mirrorless Rumors. Everyone announces support for "smart cameras" with…
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YouTube View Fraud – how top producers once (and maybe still do) gamed the system
View fraud is used to rapidly increase the number of views of an online video, moving a video quickly on…
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Two 3D Still Photos – red/cyan stereoscopic anaglyph
Shot both of these with a used Kodak Playsport camera (Zx3). Stereoscopic image processed in Stereomaker. Red/cyan glasses needed for…
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Do new Nokia phones eliminate CMOS “jello effect”?
The shakiness in this video ought to produce a lot of CMOS jello - but it doesn't: Nokia's unsafe cyclist promises…
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Sony Action Cam – to compete head to head with the GoPro Hero camera
Sony - Discover your sense of adventure with Wi-Fi enabled wearable Action Cam by Sony : : News : Sony…
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YouTube continues to ramp up livestreaming event coverage
YouTube Takes Another Swipe At TV With Its Election 2012 Livestreaming Coverage. Like I said, below, online video distribution is…
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Amazon rumored to not include 3D in next tablet
Makes sense to me, at this point: But if the past is any indication of the future, Amazon will not…
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Encoding for YouTube: How to Get the Best Results
Great information!!!! Encoding for YouTube: How to Get the Best Results - Streaming Media Magazine.
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Various new cameras to feature WiFi, Android OS and links to smart phones
At CES last January, camera makers demo'd product concept cameras that linked via Wi-Fi to apps running on smart phones.…
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Humor – Why you should hire a professional photographer
Nicely done 🙂 Very funny.
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When shooting #3D, objects in mirror really are further away than they appear
I was experimenting with some 3D lens positioning and took a photo of my Honda Fit car in the driveway.…
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Kodak to sell off its film business
The end of the yellow boxes: The venerable but bankrupt camera company Eastman Kodak has put the iconic film portion…
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#3D TV Series Announced by Sawdust Productions
Sawdust Productions, an international consortium of three Los Angeles and Montreal-based production companies, has announced the launch of “SAWDUST,” the…
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Google files patent for #3D Video Conferencing for notebook PCs
Google Invents 3D Video Conferencing for Notebooks & Beyond - Telepresence Options. But from the drawing, their interaxial spacing is…
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Glass free projection 3D system
Basically - a movie theater system that does not require 3D glasses to watch 3D movies: Optics InfoBase: Optics Express -…
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New Sony camera sensor could bring HDR video to cell phones
Sony Exmor RS sensor upgrades photo and video quality of smartphone cameras. I am skeptical of the HDR movie recording…
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#3D images using normal and very wide interaxial lens spacing
When shooting 3D images, the distance between the left and right lenses matters as it impacts both the useful depth…
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Interested in all things #3D? Video, Photos, Models, Printing?
Interested in all things 3D? I am posting a lot more 3D specific content over on my Google+ page. Please feel…
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Demo of in-camera 3D Image Stabilization
3D Image stabilization. When using two cameras, we normally turn video image stabilization off to avoid having the individual cameras…
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3D Video image stabilization
When shooting 3D video using two cameras, we turn off all in camera stabilization features. This makes hand held video…
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Create 3D anaglyph images with 3 lines of Ruby code
Very nice summary of 3D still image concepts: Create 3D anaglyph images with 3 lines of Ruby code « saush. And…
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Some 3D photos (red/cyan glasses needed for viewing)
I shoot 3D video and this is a still frame from a 3D video I shot last night at the…
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3D video of a “hot air balloon glow” at Arlington Fly-In and Air Show
http://www.youtube.com/embed/vC0cwNz4KYo To watch in 3D, use the 3D options in the Youtube viewer. You will need either red/cyan colored glasses…
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High End professional video cameras put up against a high end consumer camera and … lose
Surprisingly, perhaps, the high end consumer camera is selected as the best quality: Revenge of The Great Camera Shootout Part Two…
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The Single Most Important Tip for Recording Video on iPhone
After watching Youtube videos shot on an iPhone we can see that iPhone video shooters are remarkably dumb: The Single Most…
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Clever way to program a DSLR – by putting the code outside the camera
Inexpensive dongle interfaces between iPhone and certain Olympus and Panasonic DSLR cameras. A software app on the iPhone adds new…
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3D video of FIRST Robotics demonstration at Spokane Hoopfest
Hoopfest is the world's largest 3-on-3 street basketball tournament with over 7,000 teams on over 400 courts covering 42 city…
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3D-Con Announced in Costa Mesa 25-30 July
Wish I could go: The 38th National Stereoscopic Association Convention "3D-CON" is planned for July 25-30, 2012 in Costa Mesa,…
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3D wedding video shot using RED Epic Cameras in 5k
I do not understand wedding videos, at all: Your Wedding Video Shot in 3D with RED Epic Cameras. The RED Epics…
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For 3D, spacing between the lenses really does matter
I have been shooting 3D mostly using two GH-2 DSLR type cameras. Due to the width of these cameras, my…
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Magix Movie Edit 3D video encoding tip
I am using Magix Movie Edit Pro MX Plus for 3D video editing. When I am ready to encode my…
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The 3D rig I used for a Civil War Battle Re-enactment 3D video
I used two Lumix GH-2 DSLRs to shoot 3D video. In this configuration, the lens centers are spaced about 6…
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Olympus E-PL1 for $149.95
43 Rumors | Blog | US stores: New low price for the E-PL1 and GH2 (And the 12mm SLRmagic in…
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“3D without glasses – the future of 3D technology?”
Well, yes, very likely. Many glass free 3D solutions were shown at 2012 CES and some of them seemed quite…
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“ePhotozine Panasonic 3D lens review. Is the 3D hype over?”
43 Rumors | Blog | ePhotozine Panasonic 3D lens review. Is the 3D hype over?. I just bought one of…
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The 3D Eco-System
Nice chart from production to distribution: 3d_eco-system_120403. It seems that 3D is coming of age at about the same time as…
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Panasonic | 12.5mm f/12 Lumix 3D G Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount Cameras – $49.99
Panasonic | 12.5mm f/12 Lumix 3D G Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount Cameras | HFT012. The $249 lens is…
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3D Video Solar Eclipse Event from Sundial Bridge, Redding, CA – ground zero!
Need to click on the link since the embedded Youtube player does not yet handle 3D. http://youtu.be/aSaMB5WxcEk
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Civil War Battle Re-enactment video in 3D – Battle of Deep Creek
This is a ten minute teaser - perhaps a lot more to come! - of the Washington Civil War Association's…
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 3D Camera Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Review | PhotographyBLOG. I shoot 3D video using two separate cameras with greater flexibility in lenses and…
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Courts ruling that video recording police in public is legal
It is hard to believe, in this YouTube age, that taking video of people in public could be a crime.…
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3D with stereo audio recording setup
I am setting up gear to record an event this weekend in 3D, and to record audio in stereo [caption…
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User installable apps might be coming to cameras
I have promoted the idea that modern cameras should provide software development kits and make what some hackers have done…
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3D video from Maker Faire: Kids getting zapped in a Faraday Cage!
I shot this at Maker Faire, near San Francisco last Saturday. Kids in a Faraday cage being zapped by giant…
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Devin Graham on Online Video Business: “Working with Brands as a Youtuber!”
Adventures of Devin and other short stories: Working with Brands as a Youtuber!.
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Why Youtube frequently issues copyright violations on licensed use of music
I predicted this was going to happen the moment Youtube announced it was automatically scanning videos for copyrighted music: The…
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Art of Stereo Conversion: 2D to 3D – 2012
An overview of how its done in Hollywood, to convert a 2D movie into 3D: Art of Stereo Conversion: 2D to…
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Spokane Bloomsday Run Race Video in 3D
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Runners head down Fort George Wright Drive during Spokane's 2008 Bloomsday race. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] Photographed…
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Panasonic is considering the use of Android?
43 Rumors | Blog | Panasonic is considering the use of Android?. I have been urging the adoption of software…
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New Nikon Cameras – Should Canon Shooters Switch?
Actually, if you switch from Canon to Nikon, your photography will instantly achieve astonishing levels of beauty and effectiveness, and…
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JVC introduces 4K camcorders
NAB 2012: JVCs Three Cameras You Must See | Video News.
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Video comparison: iPhone4 vs. iPhone4S vs. iPad2 vs. New iPad
So which Apple device shoots the best video? Well, best is a matter of opinion. But to help form that…
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Panasonic GH2 at $599 – Nice
Panasonic GH2 at $599!! – Expires 4/21 | CanonWatch. Nice. Canon Watch is now promoting Panasonic's Lumix GH-2 - which…
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4K RAW video – 12 bit – 4:4:4 sampling
NAB 2012: Canons 4K Cameras the EOS-1D C and EOS C500 | Video News.
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I have seldom laughed so hard
This short video is hilariously funny!
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YouTube feature converts 2D videos into 3D
YouTube turns 1080p HD into 3D. I have used the beta release version of this feature with reasonably good success.…
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3D Downhill mountain bike race video
I just finished editing this and its now live on Youtube. It's in Youtube 3D format so click on the…
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Anna Glyph TV
Anna Glyph TV presents a series of tutorials on stereoscopic 3D - but you'll need your red/cyan glasses to watch!
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Glass-free 3D still photos
17 Brilliant 3D Photographs, No Special TVs or Glasses Required. Uses the wiggle method to create a 3D perspective. I…
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How to remove a tripod head from a bogen tripod
It's easy but I 'd forgotten and I just needed to do this: How to remove a tripod head from a…
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First 3D music video from Romania
I understand the singer, Bernice, is still a teen. Nicely done.
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41 Megapixel camera phone
Nokia also announced its new Nokia 808 Pure View, a Symbian Belle device with a 41-megapixel sensor camera with Carl…
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Another 3D mobile phone announced
LG Reaffirms Commitment to 3D with Optimus 3D Max. From a photography or video perspective, we may not be paying…
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Sled dog race in Stereoscopic 3D
I shot some video at a sled dog and skijoring race in north Idaho and shot it in 3D using…
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Are inexpensive “steadycam” camera stabilizers worth it?
Anyone who has shot video for a while eventually wants a way to create [caption id="" align="alignright" width="243" caption="Image via…
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Kodak ends its camera business
Eastman Kodak Co, the bankrupt inventor of the hand-held camera, plans to stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and…
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Shtuff people say to photographers
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Sony enhances Stereoscope 3D editing tools in Vegas Pro 11
Enhanced stereoscopic 3D editing tools in Vegas Pro 11.
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New Canon Powershot wirelessly uploads photos or videos to Facebook, Youtube and Twitter
The new Canon Powershot ELPH 530 HS will be the first Canon camera with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. That means youll…
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Intel adds hardware video encoding to new processors
Super speed up in encoding and transcoding of video - watch this youtube video demo
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Patent: Canon RAW Video
Patent: Canon RAW Video « Canon Rumors.
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Intel buys video patents from RealNetworks
RealNetworks, makers of the Real Player, have sold video-related patents and apparently a video codec development team, to Intel: Intel…
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 demonstrates very low noise images
This links to a French web site - if you visit this using Chrome, Chrome will offer to translate…
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Youtube offers improved support to education and non-profit organizations
This is very positive for all: From Edu To Non-Profits, YouTube Aims To Walk The Path To Good | TechCrunch.
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Sigma likely to focus on micro Four Thirds and NEX lenses
Currently we are looking at serious photographers or photo enthusiasts. We think its our mission to support as many systems…
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The WVIL Wireless viewfinder, programmable camera
This is what I have been talking about ... someone will step up to build a camera that ships with…
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Nikon D4 Hands-On: The Photographers Newest Deadly Weapon
If youre used to shooting with an everyday DSLR, the Nikon D4 is like holding fully-automatic machine gun for the…
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New Lumix Lens Converters
Panasonic has introduced some new lens teleconverters that work with their 14-42mm lenses. Click on the image for a larger…
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Cameras that survive almost anything
Panasonic Lumix cameras that can survive anything - water scares my cameras, but does not scare these survivable Lumix cameras:
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Convert your 2D Display to 3D
The 3D Now Theater is a universal processor that converts any 2D HD display with an HDMI input - new…
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Converting individual .MTS AVCHD files on Mac OS X
I have deleted much of this original post since it was not that useful. Until Final Cut Pro X, Apple…
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Updates from the 2012 CES
I will make every effort to post updates from the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, next week, including posting photos…
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Controversy: “DSLRs are a dying breed”
Well this will stir things up: DSLRs are a dying breed – 3rd Gen Cameras are the Future. Based partly on…
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“To 3D or not to 3D, no longer the question”
I agree: 24: To 3D or not to 3D, no longer the question | Leitner's Cinematography Corner.
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Build your own 3D dual camera mounting rails
Ritwika Mitra shows how to build your own dual camera mount featuring an adjustable interaxial distance for 3d stereoscopic photography…
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Amazing – Create 3D video from old 2D videos
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by cloudchaser32000 via Flickr"][/caption] This is an amazingly nice 3D video created by Dan Eckert…
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Shot more 3D video today
Shot using two Lumix GH-2 cameras. Edited in Magix Movie Edit MX Pro (version 18). Here is the red/cyan anaglyph…
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The coming of age of 3D?
3D movies have been around for 40 to 50 years, but the genre has never taken off. Shooting 3D in…
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First 3D video attempt now online
I posted my first attempt at a short 3D video. I made numerous mistakes in both shooting and editing this…
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A 3D Camera Rig
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Last night I built an aluminum 3D camera rig that holds two cameras…
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Low end camera and camcorder sales dive, expensive cameras rise
Study: Smartphones Putting Serious Hurt on Point-and-Shoot Camera Sales | News & Opinion | PCMag.com. Smart phones are replacing the…
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“Peter Jacksons Hobbit Wont Save 3D Movies”
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="271" caption="Peter Jackson (Image via RottenTomatoes.com)"][/caption] I think this writer is off his rocker: Peter Jacksons Hobbit Wont…
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Hack for Canon DSLRs adds HDR video capability
Works on 550D, 600D and 60D - I think the way it works is to record in 60p but switches…
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Hostage rescue done with Canons – hilariously funny
The Canons win and the terrorists using Nikons do not stand a chance.
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Free Stock video footage
Free Stock Footage and Free Video in Broadcast Quality by bottledvideo.com. BottledVideo has decided to make their library of video…
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Panasonic Lumix GH-2 Firmware 1.1 update just released
Joint update service for Four Thirds lenses | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Consumer Products | Support | Panasonic…
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China to launch 1st 3D TV channel in 2012
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Television rules the nation: China goes 3D | 3D Media Revolution Blog…
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3D photos that do not need special glasses
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by 3dstereopics via Flickr"][/caption] Image by 3dstereopics via Flickr Go here and take a…
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Amazon selling the Lumix GH-2, with lens, for $795
Amazon selling the Lumix GH-2 for $795 - that is not a misprint and that includes the kit lens. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH2-Interchangeable-Free-Angle-14-42mm/dp/B0043VE27Y/?tag=rumors0a-20…
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Excellent movie editing software available for just $14.99
Magix Movie Edit Pro 17 HD Software - Sets New Video Editing Standards, Transform Recordings With Special Effects at TigerDirect.com.…
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A resume sampler reel
This is a sampler of productions from a relative of mine - winner of the 2010 Rising Star Award, Canadian…
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How many clicks will your camera shutter last?
How many shutter clicks can your camera handle before the shutter stops working correctly? Well, it depends on the camera,…
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How to get more views of your videos on YouTube
Many Youtube videos use a combination of promotion and behind-the-scenes tricky manipulations to become top views. The Secret Strategies Behind…
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Follow my Google+ page
To follow along with my Google+ page, click on this link and follow the instructions. Have been getting all my social media…
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Follow Coldstreams Video on Facebook
If I have everything set up correctly (cross-fingers!) you can now follow this blog on Facebook. Go to our NetworkedBlogs…
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Mobile video statistics
Device type matters. And it looks like tablets are shaping viewer behavior in new ways. Tablet users averaged nearly 30…
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A Good Videographer Keeps a Camcorder Dry
A Good Videographer Keeps a Camcorder Dry | Video News. Heh. I nearly destroyed my Canon XH A1 due to…
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Videos to watch
Devin Graham is an amazing young videographer in Utah; I've been watching his videos for quite some time. Watch this…
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The Thermal Sounds of Yellowstone
Here is a video I shot in September - this is video focuses on the sounds coming from the thermal…
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Epic battle – photographers versus videographers! Load your Canons!
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Red Scarlet annnouncement
Red Scarlet annnouncment - Personal View Talks. 5k video camera for under $10k. Amazing device.
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Demonstration of 2 shot gun mics used for stereo recording
The following video was recorded using an XH-A1 and two on camera mounted long shot gun AT-835b microphones. This was…
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2011 Fall Colors Video
3 minute video. Filmed in the Finch Arboretum on November 3, 2011. The walking scenes turned out quite nice, I…
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Nikon and Sony DSLR Production May Be Delayed
Nikon and Sony DSLR Production May Be Delayed for Months Due to Thai Floods. The factory that made 90% of…
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“How smartphones are changing digital photography”
How smartphones are changing digital photography: Digital Photography Review. Smart phones are largely replacing the point and shoot low end…
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Stereo shot gun mic test clip
Test of my stereo shot gun mic set up - handholding the shotgun mic array in my left hand and…
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Sound recording – and the need to avoid screaming kids!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] As I have decided to pay much more attention to the sounds in…
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NeatVideo version 3 is available
NeatVideo.com has introduced version 3 of their fantastic noise reduction application and plug in for various video editing systems. Version…
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Google Street View car drove down my street today
This was a lucky shot - lucky that I had gotten a glance "of something" going down my street and…
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Reducing image noise in the Canon XH A1
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] English: Canon Xh-A1 HDV camcorder (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The Canon XH A1 is not very old,…
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DSLRs and rolling shutter
"Rolling shutter" is a video image distortion that commonly appears when using modern CMOS-based DSLRs - and also CMOS-based consumer…
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Canon SX40 HS has much improved video
One my cameras is a Canon SX1IS that I bought used. This model is probably 2 1/2 years old now.…
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Home made wind suppressing blimp for microphones
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] After dealing with wind one too many times, and especially in Yellowstone, I…
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Technical description of Canon RAW files
Inside the Canon RAW format version 2, understanding .CR2 file format and files produced by Canon EOS Digital Camera. Mostly…
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Firmware update for the lens?
It seems odd, even to me, a software engineer, to be updating the firmware in my camera lens - but…
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Canon, Nikon market share dropping in Japan
And dropping by a lot due to the shift to smaller, lighter mirrorless DSLR-like cameras: Canon Inc. 7751 and Nikon…
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Pico Dolly replaces homemade roller skate tripod
This is a clever idea - nicely done and priced at $65 to $90. Watch the video to see what…
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New fish-eye lens for Micro Four Thirds to be available shortly
Samyang 7.5mm F3.5 fish-eye for Micro Four Thirds coming soon: Digital Photography Review. Samyang, which makes lenses sold under seven…
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Who buys a camera lens that costs the same as a small car?
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Lens 4412B002 B&H. $11,499. And its "temporarily out of stock" too.
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Humorous features your new camera must have
Feature 1: Shutter correction. Let’s face the facts, when you take a picture, you’ve already missed the shot. Shutter correction…
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The Zombie version of Final Cut Pro 7 lives again
Gadgetbox - Apple brings back previous Final Cut Pro, sort of. Well, yeah, sort of. The new FCP X is…
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Power zoom lenses for DSLR cameras
Panasonic launches Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 OIS pancake: Digital Photography Review. The new Lumix "X" series lenses…
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Video shooting is popular – but video camera market slowly dying
This comes from a survey of Photobucket users: According to the survey, consumers are using traditional video cameras with much…
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Sony unveils 1080/60p video DSLR
Sony unveils NEX-7: 24.3 MP sensor, OLED viewfinder, $1199 price tag video -- Engadget.
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My posts on Google+
My public Google+ page now has some still photos. I expect to be posting more items up there.
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“Moonbows” in Yosemite
What is a "moonbow"? Its like a rainbow, in a water fall - by the light cast by the moon…
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Why I like the micro 4/3ds format on the Lumix GH-2
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] A nice feature of the Lumix GH-2 from Panasonic, as well as other…
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The story behind the Windows XP background photo #photography
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] I always thought it looked like rolling hills in northern California. But I…
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Clever way to scan film negatives and slides
How to Scan Film Using Your Ordinary Flatbed Scanner. I need to give this a try - actually, I think…
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Video editing on the iPad #videography #ipad
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Image via CrunchBase"][/caption] I am apparently the last person on earth who does not yet have…
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Unique Micro Four Thirds (m43) Lenses
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] A neat opportunity with the micro 4/3ds cameras is the opportunity to readily…
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Altissimo. Changes in Pace. A short film.
Patryk Kizny sends word of his (with partners) newest short film, Altissimo. Shot entirely in time lapse, and some with…
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Stock Photos and Royalty Free music
Royalty Free Stock Photos at Fotolia.com. Good photos, low prices. Other good sources include the Zemanta plugin in Wordpress that…
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Digital still photography
Until now, most of my still photography was mostly family and vacation snapshots with only a bit being serious still…
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Apple’s Final Cut Pro X PR disaster
Facing Widescale User Revolt, Apple Starts Issuing Final Cut Pro X Refunds | Cult of Mac. Apple completely re-wrote its…
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CollabraCam – iPhone video production
The idea - up to 4 iPhones can transmit digital video imagery simultaneously using WiFi. Another unit - an iPhone…
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The Grand Rapids Lip Dub Video
Geesh - they keep raising the ante - this is great! The Grand Rapids Lip Dub Video
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The Mountain time lapse video – beautiful
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] The Mountain on Vimeo on Vimeo via The Mountain on Vimeo. Photographed at…
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University of British Columbia students redefine the “lipdub” video phenomena
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] University of British Columbia students created a "LipDub" promotional video for UBC and…
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Apple Announces Final Cut Pro X At NAB
Apple Announces Final Cut Pro X At NAB. 64-bit, 4k video, new UI, up to 8 cores
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Cameras moving to “backside illumination” sensors
Camera market flipping to new sensor technology | Deep Tech - CNET News. I saw a demo of BSI at…
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This video should put a smile on your face
The Aurora from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.
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Clouds over Spokane video clip
Photographed using a Canon SX1 still camera, and CHDK hack software with a time lapse script set to 1 shot…
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Panasonic Lumix GH-2
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives via Flickr"][/caption] A Lumix GH-2 landed here…
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Final Cut Pro 8 appears very likely for an NAB announcement
Apple announces Final Cut Pro 8 - Final Cut Pro, Avid, and After Effects Training. FCP 8 is practically confirmed.…
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The real story behind APS-C versus Four Thirds versus Full Frame sensors
With digital cameras, many enthusiasts engage in "pixel peeping" contests to super enlarge and examine every image pixel for bragging…
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Canon Vixia HF G10 Sample recordings
At the link: Canon Vixia HF G10 Sample recordings – ARMdevices.net. Including a sample low light video clip that you…
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43 Rumors – Olympus financial results not so merry
43 Rumors | Home. Questions arise about the financial results for Olympus. Thom Hogan, in a comment, notes that Olympus…
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Interested in attending the NAB Show?
The 2011 National Association of Broadcasters convention (or just "NAB Show") will be held April 9-14 in Las Vegas. The…
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Why Canon DSLRs may have “soft” 1080p video
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] There are many reviews online that say the Canon DLSRs, which are fantastic…
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Are video capable DSLRs really smaller and lighter “run and gun”?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] vDSLRs are not smaller & lighter, nor cheaper. « I E B A…
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How to disable video gain on the Canon PowerShot SX1 camera
The Powershot SX1 is an amazing camera. I bought mine factory re-furbished, at a tremendous discount. But it has a…
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Another great source for music for your personal video productions
dig.ccmixter “You already have permission…”. Music sound tracks for video, including freely available for personal use (and some for commercial…
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“Aliasing” and “Moire”
The new "HDSLRs" do a fine job of shooting very nice HD video. But almost all are plagued by several…
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Using the Roku Internet video box with a USB Drive
I bought a Roku box last month and its been quite a bit of fun. When we watch TV, we…
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2011 Camera Predictions by Thom Hogan
2011 Predictions by Thom Hogan. Having just returned from the 2011 CES, I find myself in general agreement with his…
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Canon introduces new “low light” camcorders
Canon today introduced a new high end consumer camcorder line that features 1/3 sq in CMOS sensors - but having…
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CMOS versus CCD video imaging and the “Rolling Shutter” problem
Older video cameras used CCD-based image sensors. For various reasons, that I will explain in a moment, camera makers have…
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Civil War Battle Re-enactment video
Took me six months to get this edited but finally, it is here - the Civil War Battle Re-enactment performed…
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Finding Music for Your Online Videos
4 Ways to Find Legal Music for Your YouTube Videos. I have both a library of licensed 'royalty free music',…
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Shooting video with a still camera
Last summer, we were on a family camping trip in the Canadian Rockies. I saw hardly anyone using a video…
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MAGIX Movie Edit Pro – video editing software
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro - video editing software. I sprung for the "Plus" version of Magix Movie Edit Pro 17…
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Recording video direct to Mac hard disk (updated)
I have re-written this original post. I discovered that upgrading to Snow Leopard destroyed my ability to record from a…
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Disabling automatic gain control on consumer cameras
Lower cost consumer level cameras do not provide a switch to turn off automatic video gain. When the scene gets…
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Achieving Depth of Field with the Canon XH A1
This past year as seen the phenomenal growth of the Digital SLR (DSLR) market for cameras that now also shoot…
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Playing 1920×1080 MPEG4 video files without “stuttering”
I previously played my own HD videos (videos that I created) at 1920x1080 by streaming them off a slightly older…
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Editing Canon 24PF using Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10
For a software project, I had to recently update my old Windows XP machine to a newer machine running Windows…
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How to shoot a parade video
Each year, Spokane, Wa holds an annual Lilac Festival and Armed Forces Day Parade. This is the largest evening Armed…
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More on converting AVCHD for editing
This afternoon I downloaded and tried out the Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9.0b trial version. Vegas is unique in that…
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World’s first professional 3D HD camcorder
Panasonic Corporation will release the world’s first* professional, fully-integrated Full HD 3D camcorder in Fall 2010. The company will begin…
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Handbrake – converting AVCHD to MPEG4
I wrote in the past about dealing with AVCHD and 24p editing on the Mac OS X. I just installed…
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Download YouTube Videos as MP4 Files
Download YouTube Videos as MP4 Files. The above is the new official way from Google/YouTube. Its in test mode now…
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The “Lip Dub” video phenomena about to sweep YouTube
Back in July of 2008, students at Hochschule Furtwangen University created a video they called "University LipDub #1". Go watch…
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Two amazing high school made videos
Shorecrest High School: And Shorewood High School responds in this AMAZING video shot entirely backwards!
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YouTube now provides automatic subtitles, captions
Video News » Blog Archive » YouTube Adds Automatic Subtitles. The new feature can automatically generate on-screen captions, which is…
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Why would I want to use 24p mode on my camera?
Today, many video cameras provide a "24p" mode for recording video at 24 frames per second. The default or normal…
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Recording direct to disk from a Firewire equipped camcorder
There are mini-disk products that you can connect directly to your Firewire equipped camcorder to record direct to disk. But…
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Why does my 30p video show up as 60i?
I've seen some confusion on the online forums regarding shooting in 30p (or 24p) and then importing into a video…
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Youtube adds 1080p capability
HD videos uploaded in 1920 x 1080/p will - probably - be transcoded by Youtube into 1080p videos. This represents…
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youtube Failed (upload aborted)
uploading Failed upload aborted - YouTube Help. Just an FYI - this is happening to me, also. It has been…
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Canon XH A1 and soft focus issue
A handful of online comments have asked about a "soft focus" issue with the Canon XH A1, a professional HD…
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The Mac, AVCHD and 24p
The only workable solution I have found for editing 24p video from my Canon HG10 (AVCHD) on Mac OS X…
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How to mix HDV and AVCHD on the Same Final Cut Time line
Originally I planned to use Roxio's Toast 10 to import AVCHD footage into HDV format video and then edit that,…
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Working with AVCHD on the Mac
I do nearly all of my video editing now on a Mac so this post is about processing AVCHD files…
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Working with AVCHD video files
For those accustomed to working with miniDV standard definition video tapes or the HDV 1440x1080 high definition format, the switch…
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HD Camera deal
If you do not have an HD-capable consumer video camera and are interested in getting one, OneCall.com (based in Spokane)…
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Thunder in the Rockies
In response to a question from someone I ended up digging up this old video. Shot in 8mm or Hi8…
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Online video marketing poised to take off
The Rich Ads In Search product [from Yahoo], which goes live in the U.S. on Monday, will now allow advertisers…
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Broadcast Quality in the palm of your hand?
There's a new era of Micro Cinema abounding, and it's a very exciting time for those who used to lust…
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Civil War Battle Re-enactment video
[flashvideo file="http://coldstreams.com/content/flash/2007CivilWar.flv /] Produced by Coldstreams.com.
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New Law Will Require Camera Phones to ‘Click’
New Law Will Require Camera Phones to 'Click'. As we enter the The Second Depression, you might think Congress would…
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Key frame video animation
Excellent tutorial on using key frame animation in Final Cut Express and Pro. Key frame animation opens up many special…
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The best way to make your viral video successful?
Some what unexpected but its "paid search" advertising: Viral Video-How To Get Viewers | Video Production Tips.
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Audio: Make Your Own Mic Blimp
Audio: Make Your Own Mic Blimp. Looks pretty straightforward! Mic blimps protect your mic from wind noise. No more wind…
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Probably the funnest viral video ever made
YouTube - Where the Hell is Matt? 2008.
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Microsoft Research “Mosaics” Video editing
Microsoft Research invents a new technology for editing and modifying video with capabilities similar to how still photographers manipulate and…
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“Product placements” in online videos
How do you make money with online videos? One suggestion is to sell product placement with payment apportioned by the…
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Microsoft Research Songsmith
Automatically composes bad music to go along with bad singing! Microsoft Research Songsmith. Watch the video. If you can.
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Please de-interlace your online video!
In the past few weeks I have watched several professionally produced online videos - great productions, great lighting, great talent,…
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What does the face detection feature do in your camera?
Many video cameras now seem to include face detection capabilities. But what exactly is face detection? Our primer explains how…
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About Coldstreams Online Video Blog
This web site is in development and will feature: How-to information on creating the best quality online video Including production…
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