Next3D: The Next Dimension in Home Entertainment
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:48 pm
The Next Dimension in Home Entertainment:
Next3D offers the first in-home 3D distribution services for movie and webcasts
Next3D offers the first in-home 3D distribution services for movie and webcasts
ATLANTA, Jan. 7 -- 3D isn't just for the movie theaters anymore; very soon viewers will be able to enjoy a true 3D experience right in their own home. Next3D has developed a ground-breaking technology that allows consumers to receive theatrical 3D films, 3D IMAX films, movie trailers, real-time stereo camera webcasts and other 3D content directly to their XBOX 360 or PC. "We believe that gaming is likely to drive stereoscopic technology into the home," says David Cole, CEO of Next 3D, "and we'll be there to complete the media experience."
In an effort to prepare for the expected demand, Hollywood is now releasing big-budget 3D movies at the rate of one per month and professional sporting events are being broadcast in 3D. Low-cost 3D cameras and even 3D web-cams are becoming available. This week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, many top television manufacturers around the world including Sony, LG, and Panasonic will be announcing 3D ready TV's, and both Samsung and Mitsubishi have already shipped an estimated 2 million 3D ready plasmas and DLP-based TV's.
Next3D content is encoded with a tool that allows it to be viewed in full stereoscopic 3D 1080P high-definition. Like YouTube, Next3D will offer user-created content channels for stereo enthusiasts to post and share 3D video and still images. Premium, pay-to-view content channels will also be available by mid-year. Initial Next3D content providers include rights holders to 3D IMAX films, theatrical 3D films, and movie trailers. The Next3D Movie Player will be free to consumers on every platform. "Remember how iTunes revolutionized getting the music you want?" adds D.J. Roller, Co-founder of Next3D, "That's how easy we're making 3D."
The Next3D Player will be available for XBOX 360s and PCs this spring. For more information visit www.Next3D.com
About Next3D:
Next3D produces tools, applications and services for professional and consumer stereoscopic production and consumption. The founders, David Cole and D.J. Roller have substantial expertise and experience in theatrical 3D films, 3D IMAX films, broadcast television, 3D virtual reality rides, stereoscopic gaming hardware, camera and stereo workflow design, and end-to-end digital delivery.