All Articles Tagged 3d

Arlen Schweiger | 06/17 09:22 AM, 0 Comments

Sports programming has always been a game-changer, pardon the pun, when it comes to TV, and particularly the far-reaching ESPN empire. It helped push cable TV in front of millions of sports-hungry viewers, and later made those clamoring to see games in high-definition become mainstream reality (now we can follow the whizzing hockey pucks and flying golf balls better!). But it turns out that sports, and ESPN, was no game-changer when it came to the flailing adoption of 3D viewing in the mainstream. According to reports and confirmed by ESPN… View this story

Robert Archer | 06/14 11:22 AM, 0 Comments

Hollywood movie-makers, for the most, have missed the boat on 3D, failing time and again to create a stimulating experience. But one movie that should satisfy 3D enthusiasts is the documentary “Storm Surfers 3D,” which premieres in theaters June 14, 2013. Co-directed by Justin McMillan and Chris Nelius, and narrated by Toni Collette, the film follows the friendship of former professional surfing champions Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones, along with surf forecaster Ben Matson, as they chase giant storms that generate huge waves. The documentary uses state-of-the-art 3D cameras to… View this story

Robert Archer | 06/10 06:58 AM, 0 Comments

Accell Corporation is now shipping its ProUltra Thin HDMI Cables, which were first introduced at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) The ProUltra cables support 4K, 3D and 1080p video, as well as color depths up to 48 bits. The HDMI cables also incorporate support for built-in Ethernet and the Audio Return Channel. In total, the California-based company points out the line of high-speed cables provide 10.2Gbps of throughput, and the cables offer all of these features in a package that is nearly 50 percent smaller than conventional cables. The… View this story

Robert Archer | 05/28 03:41 AM, 0 Comments

Epson is one of the most popular projector manufacturers in the world and in the specialized custom installation market, its products have become a go-to for electronics professionals that want to deliver value and performance to their clients. Adding to its selection of products the company is now offering its 5020UB and 5020UBe projectors that provide installers with THX certification, 3D and a full selection of modes and technologies that allow electronics professionals to install a cost friendly and state-of-the-art multimedia or dedicated home theater.  “Epson’s latest home theater projectors… View this story

Robert Archer | 05/16 09:24 AM, 0 Comments

Jim Burns, former Runco staffer and consultant, and a former founder of Wolf Cinema, probably couldn’t have picked a worse time to launch a high-performance video company than in 2008 when he opened Display Development. But several years later with an increasing amount of homeowners discovering the benefits of two-piece projection, Burns says the company is well positioned to offer dealers a complete line of high-performance, custom solutions with full service that vastly outperforms mass-market products. Q. What video category is Display Development targeting? What makes the product line unique?… View this story

Robert Archer | 05/16 06:46 AM, 0 Comments

The N.Y.-based manufacturer Vidabox has been busy over the course of this past spring and winter updating and redesigning its line of media servers. On the heels of its most recent product updates the company has announced another new server product: the LiivNAS: Dune Edition. Vidabox says its latest media server is an installer-friendly 2U rack-mount solution that includes a choice of third-party drivers for instant control and automation system integration, and seamless external drive support. “LiivNAS: Dune Edition is highly unique as the only archiving and storage solution with… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 04/10 09:10 AM, 0 Comments

Panasonic just started shipping all of its 2013 Blu-ray players, with a total of six players being offered. New models include the 3D-capable DMP-BDT330 and DMP-BDT230, with the 2D options being the DMP-BD89 and DMP-BD79. Panasonic is also going to pick up the DMP-BDT500 and DMP-BBT01 3D Blu-ray players from its 2012 lineup. All of the models have external HDD playback and a web browser, with five of the six featuring built-in WiFi. (The BD79 just needs an adapter for wireless access.) The four 3D Blu-ray players have 2D-to-3D conversion… View this story

Robert Archer | 04/10 07:43 AM, 0 Comments

There has been a lot of speculation the past few months about IMAX entering the residential A/V market. We spoke with Brian Bonnick, chief technology officer, IMAX Corporation, about those rumors and what it takes to deliver an IMAX-like experience in the home. What are the differences between the production techniques used for IMAX movies and typical movies? IMAX is unique in that it engages with filmmakers throughout the pre-production and post-production processes to help bring their creative vision to life. The level of IMAX’s involvement varies by film and… View this story

Rachel Cericola | 04/03 09:54 AM, 0 Comments

Marantz just dropped a pair of new AV receivers - not literally, of course, The NR1504 and NR1604 are the kind of components that you’d want to handle with care. That’s because each of these new receivers is designed to be the cornerstone of your home theater system. Both units can put the power of the web into your AV setup, with access to Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify. [Just FYI: Subscriptions and/or fees may apply.] The NR1604, however, has Apple AirPlay, so users can easily stream content from an iOS… View this story

Robert Archer | 03/07 12:49 PM, 0 Comments

A couple of years ago, the electronics industry was caught up in a tidal wave known as 3D video. As quickly as you can say “Avatar,” however, interest in the format peaked and waned. During the same period over in the audio market, engineers were busy working on their own version of 3D. Now with audio products and technologies advancing rapidly, the industry says it is easier than ever to create an enveloping listener experience in the home. Audio Companies Pushing New Technologies Keith Burnett, VP of home A/V and… View this story