Vol 24 – Issue 17 – Page 7

Metameric Failure Not an Issue in Cinemas

by Chris Chinnock

Matt Cowen of Entertainment Technology Consultants, talked about metamers. He explained that when you move from broadband primaries, for example, from a Xenon lamp, to very narrow band primaries, as seen in RGB laser …

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Volumetric Capture Gaining Acceptance

by Chris Chinnock

For virtual reality capture, there are two basic techniques: Inside out features an array of cameras on a single rig looking outward. This is most common type of VR capture Outside in features dozens …

Light Field Lab, Inc. Taking Ecosystem Approach

by Chris Chinnock

NAB 2017 was the official debut of a new company: Light Field Lab. It is composed of the top engineers from Lytro who led the light field cinema camera initiatives, debuted at NAB 2016 …

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Light Field Ecosystem Improving

by Chris Chinnock

One of the sessions at the “Future of Cinema” conference organized by SMPTE at NAB focused on the light field ecosystem. Speakers talked about what they are doing and progress is definitely being made …

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Android UltraHD to Come to Finland

by Alan Spencer

The Finnish telco, DNA, is to launch an Android-based open ecosystem 4K-enabled box, the DNA TV-hubi. The launch will be in the spring, and will enable users to bring online video services to their …

Tobii Introduces PCEye Plus

by Bob Raikes

Tobii Dynavox has released the PCEye Plus is a new eye tracker that incorporates a four array microphone for voice input. The device also allows the use of a switch and can be used …

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JCDecaux Adds Two Towers in West London

by Alan Spencer

JCDecaux, the DOOH company, has added two new digital towers in West London. The two new locations deliver 3.8 million viewed impressions each week. The location is near the Westfield London Shopping Centre between …

Apple Result 02/05/2017

by Jasmine Kang Sodha

Apple announced FY17 Q2 result with consolidated revenue of $52.9 billion and net income of $11.0 billion, resulting in a net profit margin of 21%. Both the quarterly revenue and net income increased by …

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AptoVision Hardware Development Kit Now Available

by Bob Raikes

AptoVision has released the BlueRiver NT1000 Hardware Development Kit which includes a reference design receiver and transmitter; 20 security devices for prototyping; all reference design files in source format including schematics (Orcad); layout (Allegro) …

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Visionect Claims Zero Failures

by Bob Raikes

Visionect, which specialises in signage based on E Ink display technology said that since installing traffic systems developed by Mercury Innovation in Australia, said that the signs have seen zero defects since being installed …

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Next@Acer Showcases New Products and Technology

by Matthew Brennesholtz

On Thursday April 27th Acer had its annual Next@Acer product introduction and technology event at the AMC Loews IMax Theater at Broadway and 67th in New York. This was not just an Acer USA …

Peerless-AV Brings Kiosks to EMEA

by Bob Raikes

Peerless in Europe has launched new indoor kiosks (KIPC25XX-EUK) in sizes between 40″ and 55″ and less than 100mm deep (4cm). The products were previously announced in the US. The company said that the …

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