From Slashdot:
Lightworks Video Editor To Go Open Source
"EditShare will release its video editor as open source this summer. Lightworks handles high-definition media, DPX, and RED, shares projects with Final Cut Pro and Avid, and was recently used by Academy-award-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker on Shutter Island. Introduced in 1989 and bought by EditShare last year, it 'has come from over one million hours of software development,' says EditShare's James Richings. But he says releasing the source will 'generate concepts and capabilities never seen before. I expect that the Lightworks Open Source initiative will transform not only the technology, but also the opinions on what a professional editing tool can achieve.'" From the press release's description, it sounds like the "open source" phase will follow a period of free-as-in-beer downloading.
http://www.editshare.com/
It seems to be a Apple Mac application, it's not clear looking at the site what platforms are supported.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
iSpecs: Apple eyes up 3D future with projection glasses
iSpecs: Apple eyes up 3D future with projection glasses that will play films on the move
Apple could soon be venturing into the world of 3D, after they filed a patent application for electronic spectacles that would show films on the move.
The head-mounted gadget would have a slot for an Apple iPhone or iPod.
A special 'smart' lens in the device, nicknamed iSpecs by gadget fans, would project the images from the screen so they could be viewed comfortably.Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Hard Drives Shipping with preloaded movies
Paramount Pictures is selling Seagate Technology hard drives with the latest Star Trek, GI Joe,Nacho Libre and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius come pre-loaded. They have a digital lock that requires a code that can be purchased online for $10 to $15 each
The 500GB hard drive will sell for a special promotional price of $100 and the claim that "an empty 500 GB Seagate hard drive usually sells for $140.
Although Newegg sells a similar 500GB Seagate for $54.99 with free shipping.
This must be similar to the deal Paramount cut for putting movies on USB Sticks.
Movies to ship on USB Sticks. 11/2009
Ironically I pitched this to Western Digital in 1999 and Maxtor R&D back in Feb 2001 and they show
Cell Processors for use in Hard Drives, Chuch Moore CPU, Enumera (PPT Version)
Also work with a Hollywood start-up back in 2005 planning to sell a self contained media player using 2.5 inch laptop drive preloaded with movies. Based more secure design of the Unibrain iZak Media player. It just had composite and HDMI video output and IR remote and no USB.
The 500GB hard drive will sell for a special promotional price of $100 and the claim that "an empty 500 GB Seagate hard drive usually sells for $140.
Although Newegg sells a similar 500GB Seagate for $54.99 with free shipping.
This must be similar to the deal Paramount cut for putting movies on USB Sticks.
Movies to ship on USB Sticks. 11/2009
Ironically I pitched this to Western Digital in 1999 and Maxtor R&D back in Feb 2001 and they show
Cell Processors for use in Hard Drives, Chuch Moore CPU, Enumera (PPT Version)
Also work with a Hollywood start-up back in 2005 planning to sell a self contained media player using 2.5 inch laptop drive preloaded with movies. Based more secure design of the Unibrain iZak Media player. It just had composite and HDMI video output and IR remote and no USB.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wikipedia's Assault On Patent-Encumbered Codecs
From Slashdot:
Wikipedia's Assault On Patent-Encumbered Codecs
"The Open Video Alliance is launching a campaign today called Let's Get Video on Wikipedia, asking people to create and post videos to Wikipedia articles. (Good, encyclopedia-style videos only!) Because all video must be in patent-free codecs (theora for now), this will make Wikipedia by far the most likely site for an average internet user to have a truly free and open video experience. The campaign seeks to 'strike a blow for freedom' against a wave of h.264 adoption in otherwise open HTML5 video implementations."
Wikipedia's Assault On Patent-Encumbered Codecs
"The Open Video Alliance is launching a campaign today called Let's Get Video on Wikipedia, asking people to create and post videos to Wikipedia articles. (Good, encyclopedia-style videos only!) Because all video must be in patent-free codecs (theora for now), this will make Wikipedia by far the most likely site for an average internet user to have a truly free and open video experience. The campaign seeks to 'strike a blow for freedom' against a wave of h.264 adoption in otherwise open HTML5 video implementations."
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
James Cameron: Innovation Trumps Any Piracy Threat
from TechDirt.com:
James Cameron: Innovation Trumps Any Piracy Threat
Nearly a year ago, Techdirt reader Parker Mason had submitted a story to us, suggesting that the amazing visuals and 3D + IMAX aspect of Avatar was a perfect example of adding value to movies that would give people a real reason to go to the theater. I actually kept that story open in a tab for months, intending to write it up, and I never got around to it -- and, to be honest, I wasn't entirely convinced that Avatar would really get a huge reception. Don't I look foolish? Yes, Avatar obviously has been a blockbuster of blockbuster proportions -- in part because of exactly those points. People want that greater experience and I was certainly among those who ponied up for the full 3D IMAX version (and not the fake IMAX version either -- thanks to a friend who reminded me of that bit of deception).
It looks like James Cameron recognizes all this as well. Nastybutler77 was the first of a bunch of you to point to Cameron's claim that innovation trumps "piracy," which he made onstage at CTIA:
James Cameron: Innovation Trumps Any Piracy Threat
Nearly a year ago, Techdirt reader Parker Mason had submitted a story to us, suggesting that the amazing visuals and 3D + IMAX aspect of Avatar was a perfect example of adding value to movies that would give people a real reason to go to the theater. I actually kept that story open in a tab for months, intending to write it up, and I never got around to it -- and, to be honest, I wasn't entirely convinced that Avatar would really get a huge reception. Don't I look foolish? Yes, Avatar obviously has been a blockbuster of blockbuster proportions -- in part because of exactly those points. People want that greater experience and I was certainly among those who ponied up for the full 3D IMAX version (and not the fake IMAX version either -- thanks to a friend who reminded me of that bit of deception).
It looks like James Cameron recognizes all this as well. Nastybutler77 was the first of a bunch of you to point to Cameron's claim that innovation trumps "piracy," which he made onstage at CTIA:
"In film we have definitely felt threatened by piracy," he said. "We saw the music industry crash and burn in its efforts to stop it. But with G4 (I think he meant 4G wireless) and Moore's Law, you can't fight it...."Indeed. It's great that he's recognizing this. The other interesting point he made was that they're going to release the Avatar DVD while the film is still showing in the theaters -- in part because the show is still doing well in the theaters. Of course, many theaters have complained about how they don't want shorter release windows (or, horror of horrors, the idea of releasing a movie in the theater and on DVD at the same time). However, it will be interesting to see whether the DVD release, while the movie is still in some theaters, leads to at least a little bump in box office sales for the movie, as people who watch it on DVD decide they want to see it on the big screen.
"The music industry saw it coming, they tried to stop it, and they got rolled over," he said. "Then they started suing everybody. And now it is what it is."
Instead, Cameron said he has tried to innovate to give movie goers a reason to go to theater. And in creating a rich, "reinvigorated cinema experience," Cameron said he discovered that people are willing to pay money to experience the same content in different ways. Not only are they willing to pay $10 or more to see Avatar on the big screen in 3D, but they also will pay to own the DVD and to take it with them on their phone or portable device.
"People are discriminating about the experience," he said. "They want to own it, have it on a iPhone when they want it, and they want the social experience of going to the cinema. These are really different experiences. And I think they can all co-exist in the same eco-system."
Because NBC Could Never Have Figured Out How To Put TV Shows On The Internet By Itself...
From TechDirt.com:
Because NBC Could Never Have Figured Out How To Put TV Shows On The Internet By Itself...
I've been pretty hard on NBC Universal and its partially owned subsidiary Hulu for some consistently poor strategic decisions making over the years, but this recent lawsuit against them seems pretty ridiculous. AdamR points us to the news that a company you probably haven't heard of called Hulavision (its founder is Errol Hula -- get it?) is suing NBC and Hulu claiming that they stole the idea for Hulu and the name. The details of the case don't look much more convincing:
Because NBC Could Never Have Figured Out How To Put TV Shows On The Internet By Itself...
I've been pretty hard on NBC Universal and its partially owned subsidiary Hulu for some consistently poor strategic decisions making over the years, but this recent lawsuit against them seems pretty ridiculous. AdamR points us to the news that a company you probably haven't heard of called Hulavision (its founder is Errol Hula -- get it?) is suing NBC and Hulu claiming that they stole the idea for Hulu and the name. The details of the case don't look much more convincing:
Hulavision and principal Errol Hula claim that the company developed technology to deliver television programs directly to viewers online. Hula then met with NBCU business development exec Raymond Vergel de Dios at a Las Vegas trade show and was invited to have further discussions about working together. In the spring of 2006, Hula and NBCU allegedly signed a nondisclosure agreement, after which Hula revealed his company's business model, marketing strategy, product roadmap and a "shared revenue model chart" that included valuable trade secrets.Yes. Apparently he seems to think that the concept, technology and business model of taking TV shows and putting them online is his and his alone. As if NBC wasn't likely to figure out how to take video and put it online. And, really, if they were going to take the name from Hula, you'd at least think they'd use a name that was a lot more indicative of video online. There is simply no benefit at all to NBC purposely trying to take Hula's name for Hulu.
Computer Vision Tech Grabs Humans In Real-Time 3D
From Slashdot:
Computer Vision Tech Grabs Humans In Real-Time 3D
Tinkle writes "Toshiba's R&D Labs in Cambridge, UK have developed a system capable of real-time 3D modeling of the human face and body — using a simple set of three different colored lights. Simple it may be, but the results are impressive. Commercial applications for computer vision technology look set to be huge — according professor Roberto Cipolla. On the horizon: cheap and easy digitized everyday objects for ecommerce, plus gesture-based interfaces — a la Natal — and in-car safety systems. Ultimately even driver-less cars. 'This is going to be the decade of computer vision,' predicts Cipolla."
Thursday, March 25, 2010
How the Nintendo 3DS Might Handle 3D Display
From Slashdot: How the Nintendo 3DS Might Handle 3D Display
"Blogger Peter Smith weighs in with some possibilities for how the new Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming system will provide 3D gaming without the need for 3D glasses. The DSi has cameras, which means the 3DS will have to have them too if it's going to be backwards compatible. We've also heard rumors that the "next DS" will have tilt-sensors better than the iPhone. With either the camera or tilt-sensors either of these 'faux 3D' systems would work. But since we've seen the DSi do this already, it doesn't seem likely that the new hardware will rely on the same old trick. Enter our friends at Engadget, who uncovered some details from Japanese newspapers. If they're right, the Nintendo 3DS will incorporate parallax barrier LCD screens from Sharp (see also this explanation of dynamic parallax barrier screens). This is the same technology used in a few "3D Laptops.""
"Blogger Peter Smith weighs in with some possibilities for how the new Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming system will provide 3D gaming without the need for 3D glasses. The DSi has cameras, which means the 3DS will have to have them too if it's going to be backwards compatible. We've also heard rumors that the "next DS" will have tilt-sensors better than the iPhone. With either the camera or tilt-sensors either of these 'faux 3D' systems would work. But since we've seen the DSi do this already, it doesn't seem likely that the new hardware will rely on the same old trick. Enter our friends at Engadget, who uncovered some details from Japanese newspapers. If they're right, the Nintendo 3DS will incorporate parallax barrier LCD screens from Sharp (see also this explanation of dynamic parallax barrier screens). This is the same technology used in a few "3D Laptops.""
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Could quantum dots replace CCD and CMOS image sensors?
Quantum dots are tiny bits of semiconductor crystals with amazing optical properties that are determined not only by their material composition, but their size. Till now these have mostly been used for emitting light but can also receive light.
Silicon Valley startup InVisage has unveiled a potentially disruptive technology that might be a game changer for digital photography. Industry analysts are understandably intrigued by this quantum dot technology and its potential to displace the mighty CMOS image sensor in future cameras. Among other things, InVisage claims that quantum films offer four times the sensitivity as CMOS images sensor yet are less expensive to manufacture.
Quantum film threatens to replace CMOS image chips
Just as film was displaced by silicon chips, so now quantum film threatens to replace CMOS image chips by responding electrically to light instead of by changing its chemical composition.
See:
Silicon Valley startup InVisage has unveiled a potentially disruptive technology that might be a game changer for digital photography. Industry analysts are understandably intrigued by this quantum dot technology and its potential to displace the mighty CMOS image sensor in future cameras. Among other things, InVisage claims that quantum films offer four times the sensitivity as CMOS images sensor yet are less expensive to manufacture.
Quantum film threatens to replace CMOS image chips
Just as film was displaced by silicon chips, so now quantum film threatens to replace CMOS image chips by responding electrically to light instead of by changing its chemical composition.
See:
Saturday, March 20, 2010
disconnected the Cable TV
I've decided that most of what's on TV has just become really offensive and crappy these day. I could really see it's effects on my pre-teen kids. So I disconnected the Cable TV permanently.
All my TV is only from the Internet and the 1 broadcast channel we can pick up ABC. Just so much pointless mindless programming on that channel when compared to the internet.
All my TV is only from the Internet and the 1 broadcast channel we can pick up ABC. Just so much pointless mindless programming on that channel when compared to the internet.
Friday, March 19, 2010
YouTube's Bandwidth Bill May be Zero
I have been saying this forever. I realized this should be possible in 1994.
http://www.videotechnology.com/new0306.html
From Slashdot:
YouTube's Bandwidth Bill May be Zero
"Credit Suisse made headlines this summer when it estimated that YouTube was costing Google a half a billion dollars in 2009 as it streamed 75 billion videos. But a new report from Arbor Networks suggests that even though Google is approaching 10 percent of the net's traffic, it's got so much fiber optic cable it is simply trading traffic, with no payment involved, with the net's largest ISPs. 'I think Google's transit costs are close to zero,' said Craig Labovitz, the chief scientist for Arbor Networks and a longtime internet researcher. Arbor Networks, which sells network monitoring equipment used by about 70 percent of the net's ISPs, likely knows more about the net's ebbs and flows than anyone outside of the National Security Agency."
It's all 'bout da video's yo.
The Most Damning Information Viacom Dug Up On Google And YouTube
It's all 'bout da video's yo.
Google Slams Viacom For Secret YouTube Uploads
Google countered that Viacom managers continued to secretly upload content to YouTube even after the media company had filed the $1 billion copyright suit in March 2007.
The Google legal department must also have there hands full because there in a fight with the Chinese gov too, and may very well pull completely out of China.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Google Acquires On2
Here are a few links to the story:
Google Acquires Video Compression Technology Company On2 For $106 Million
Google to Acquire On2 Technologies
Flash which dominates web video today only uses to video codecs to stream video. H.264 (AKA MPEG4) and ON2 VP7. Technically you need to pay licensing fee's to use either.
H.264 is an open standard, which is still not free through. There are a number of opensource versions of the H.264 codec, most notably X.264 and JM10 (the original example code)
From Slashdot:
Free Software Foundation Urges Google To Free VP8
"The FSF have written an open letter to Google urging them to free the VP8 codec with an irrevocable royalty-free licence: 'With its purchase of the On2 video compression technology company having been completed on Wednesday February 16, 2010, Google now has the opportunity to make free video formats the standard, freeing the web from both Flash and the proprietary H.264 codec.'" Also from the letter: "The world would have a new free format unencumbered by software patents. Viewers, video creators, free software developers, hardware makers -- everyone -- would have another way to distribute video without patents, fees, and restrictions. The free video format Ogg Theora was already at least as good for web video (see a comparison) as its nonfree competitor H.264, and we never did agree with your objections to using it. But since you made the decision to purchase VP8, presumably you're confident it can meet even those objections, and using it on YouTube is a no-brainer."
A little more background
Flash and H.264: Together At Last
Friday, February 19, 2010
2010 — the Year AACS and HDMI Kill Off HD Component Video
From Slashdot:
2010 — the Year AACS and HDMI Kill Off HD Component Video
For home theater buffs who want (or already have) a high-def system using component-video connections, time may be growing short. Audiofan writes with this story, which begins: "Digital HD (high definition), like that enabled through HDMI and Blu-ray, is awesome. It offers amazing picture and audio quality. It allows you to conveniently connect one single cable to provide both picture and sound. It is royally going to screw up a lot of homes next year. Wait, what was that last part? After December 31, 2010, manufacturers will not be 'allowed' [to] introduce new hardware with component video outputs supplying more than an SD resolution (480i or 576i). Should this go through as planned, it's going to disable or throw a wrench in a lot of existing custom installations as soon as the end of this year." The AACS in the headline stands for Advanced Access Content System, the industry scheme to block "the analog hole" by controlling content from storage media to eyeballs.
2010 — the Year AACS and HDMI Kill Off HD Component Video
For home theater buffs who want (or already have) a high-def system using component-video connections, time may be growing short. Audiofan writes with this story, which begins: "Digital HD (high definition), like that enabled through HDMI and Blu-ray, is awesome. It offers amazing picture and audio quality. It allows you to conveniently connect one single cable to provide both picture and sound. It is royally going to screw up a lot of homes next year. Wait, what was that last part? After December 31, 2010, manufacturers will not be 'allowed' [to] introduce new hardware with component video outputs supplying more than an SD resolution (480i or 576i). Should this go through as planned, it's going to disable or throw a wrench in a lot of existing custom installations as soon as the end of this year." The AACS in the headline stands for Advanced Access Content System, the industry scheme to block "the analog hole" by controlling content from storage media to eyeballs.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Unplugging the cable articles coming.
Just saw a great movie "Chandni Chowk to China". It's a Bollywood Kung Fu movie. It was available on blockbuster streaming to by Samsung BD-P3600 BlueRay player. I plan to write a series of Articles on how and why I unplugged my family from Television to go to 100% Internet video and what the experience has been like...
For starters it's good to finally get the full 1080p video experience.
For starters it's good to finally get the full 1080p video experience.
DSLR to shoot video
If you're a photographer or videographer who uses (or wants to use) a DSLR to shoot video, register for a Las Vegas workshop for hands-on, small group instruction. Registration closes by Feb 26, 2010 http://www.dslrcinemaworkshop.com
HTML5 Video comming fast
http://tech.slashdot.org/story/10/02/15/2010230/Five-Years-of-YouTube-and-Forced-Evolution
Five Years of YouTube and Forced Evolution on
NakNak writes to mention that the DailyMaverick has a feature looking back at five years of YouTube, some of the massive changes that have been forced through as a result of its overwhelming popularity, and what changes might be necessary going forward. "Google, which bought YouTube less than two years after it was founded for what was then considered outrageously expensive $1.65 billion, does not want Microsoft or Apple (or anybody else) to own the dominant video format. So it has become the biggest early tester of HTML5. Your browser doesn't support HTML5? Google launches its own browser, Chrome. Need to use Internet Explorer at work because that's all your IT department supports? Google launches a Chrome framework that effectively subverts IE and makes it HTML5-compatible. The final blow will be the day that YouTube switches off Flash and starts streaming only to HTML5 browsers. On that day all browsers will be HTML5 compatible or they will perish in the flames of user outrage."
Five Years of YouTube and Forced Evolution on
NakNak writes to mention that the DailyMaverick has a feature looking back at five years of YouTube, some of the massive changes that have been forced through as a result of its overwhelming popularity, and what changes might be necessary going forward. "Google, which bought YouTube less than two years after it was founded for what was then considered outrageously expensive $1.65 billion, does not want Microsoft or Apple (or anybody else) to own the dominant video format. So it has become the biggest early tester of HTML5. Your browser doesn't support HTML5? Google launches its own browser, Chrome. Need to use Internet Explorer at work because that's all your IT department supports? Google launches a Chrome framework that effectively subverts IE and makes it HTML5-compatible. The final blow will be the day that YouTube switches off Flash and starts streaming only to HTML5 browsers. On that day all browsers will be HTML5 compatible or they will perish in the flames of user outrage."
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Apple iPad Video
Clearly video is an important part of there strategy.
Personally I have found that with netbooks and my MacBook Pro it's like everyone in the house has there own personal TV / Game system.
So much so, I just decided to cancel my Cable TV. I just bought a new 52" Sharp LCD TV a year ago, and had HD cable, but with Hulu, and Netflix and Youtube and Bit Torrent there is no reason for cable.
I hate having to wait for a show to come on and remember to record it. the DVR/PVR was just a intermediary step on the path to a full Internet based Digital Video world.
Soon no one will record there shows but just watch directy over the Internet and Apple know's it!
With HTML 5 and google pushing, soon Adobe/Macromedia flash may become the second choice rather then the first and only really good choice for streaming video today.
The iPad should be in an excellent place to take advantage of this.
Personally I have found that with netbooks and my MacBook Pro it's like everyone in the house has there own personal TV / Game system.
So much so, I just decided to cancel my Cable TV. I just bought a new 52" Sharp LCD TV a year ago, and had HD cable, but with Hulu, and Netflix and Youtube and Bit Torrent there is no reason for cable.
I hate having to wait for a show to come on and remember to record it. the DVR/PVR was just a intermediary step on the path to a full Internet based Digital Video world.
Soon no one will record there shows but just watch directy over the Internet and Apple know's it!
With HTML 5 and google pushing, soon Adobe/Macromedia flash may become the second choice rather then the first and only really good choice for streaming video today.
The iPad should be in an excellent place to take advantage of this.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Displayport V1.2 To Take Giant Leap Over HDMI
From Slashdot
Displayport V1.2 To Take Giant Leap Over HDMI
Displayport V1.2 To Take Giant Leap Over HDMI
"With HDMI becoming increasingly common, Displayport has been slow to emerge as a widely used connection interface, but a plethora of new features in the new v1.2 standard could see that change. As well as doubling the data rate of the existing v1.1a standard to 21.6 Gbps, the update allows for multiple monitors to be connected to a single Displayport connector and adds support for transporting USB data at up to 720Mbps, enabling embedded webcams, speakers and USB hubs over a single cable. Ethernet data is also supported. The improved data rate will allow for richer, larger and higher resolution displays, and the new version is also backward compatible with the current display technology, so all the ports, cables and devices will be interchangeable, although they will revert to the lowest common denominator."
Monday, January 18, 2010
Flashlight Video Camera & Recorder
FLASHLIGHT-CAM
This functioning flashlight has a built in color CMOS camera and DVR and is perfect for capturing video in the dark. Push the button to begin recording and view your video by attaching the flashlight to any computer via USB. The flashlight spy camera can be used to gather evidence covertly (for law enforcement or private investigators) or for keeping video or still images of a person's ID (for night clubs). Security officers, home inspectors and workers who mainly work at night may also find this flashlight camera very useful.
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This functioning flashlight has a built in color CMOS camera and DVR and is perfect for capturing video in the dark. Push the button to begin recording and view your video by attaching the flashlight to any computer via USB. The flashlight spy camera can be used to gather evidence covertly (for law enforcement or private investigators) or for keeping video or still images of a person's ID (for night clubs). Security officers, home inspectors and workers who mainly work at night may also find this flashlight camera very useful.
- Built in camera/recorder can record video and still images
- Works with any computer and electronic device with a USB port
- Built in lithium battery, con work continuously for about 6 hours
- T-Flash: 1GB-32GB
- MJPEG compression, 30 fps, 640 x 480 pixels
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Image Sensor | 1/4" CMOS |
| Lens | 2.8 mm |
| Video Compression | MJPEG |
| Video Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Recoding | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 510 (H) x 490 (V) (NTSC |
| Recording Capacity Based On AVI | 1500 MB/Hour |
| View Angle | 70 degree |
| Battery Capacity | 800mAh |
| Battery Charging Time | 6 hour |
| Battery Working Time | 5 hour |
| Operating Voltage | 3.7 V |
| Power Consumption | 150 mA |
| Operation Temp | <50 >-10 |
More info
Introductory Price $80.00
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Best little post house in Hollywood.
This is a friend of mine Aj's setup. I highly recommend him.
A HOLLYWOOD POST HOUSE in a HOLLYWOOD HOME!
A HOLLYWOOD POST HOUSE in a HOLLYWOOD HOME!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Linux Video Editor Software
OpenShot Video Editor Reaches Version 1.0
"After only one year of development Jonathan Thomas has released version 1.0 of his impressive NLE for Linux. Based on the MLT Framework, OpenShot Video Editor has taken less time to reach this stage of development than any other Linux NLE. Dan Dennedy of Kino fame has also lent a helping hand ensuring that OpenShot has the stability and proven back-end that is needed in such a project."
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Excellent article: Top 5 Linux Video Editor Software
From the article.
"After only one year of development Jonathan Thomas has released version 1.0 of his impressive NLE for Linux. Based on the MLT Framework, OpenShot Video Editor has taken less time to reach this stage of development than any other Linux NLE. Dan Dennedy of Kino fame has also lent a helping hand ensuring that OpenShot has the stability and proven back-end that is needed in such a project."
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Excellent article: Top 5 Linux Video Editor Software
From the article.
Comparison Of Video Editing Software
| Feature | Avidemux | Cinelerra | Kdenlive | Kino | LiVES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License | GPL | GPL | GPLv2 | GPL | GPLv3+ |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Paid Support | N | Y | N | N | N |
| RAM (min) | ? | 256M | 256M | ? | 128M |
| Hard Disk (min) | ? | ? | 1G | ? | 10G |
| CPU | ? | 500Mhz | 600Mhz | ? | 800Mhz |
| High Definition Video Editing | ? | Y | Y | ? | Y |
| Non-destructive Editing | ? | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Full-screen Playback | ? | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Storyboard Mode | ? | N | Y | Y | N |
| Video Tracks | Y | Y | Y | ? | Y |
| Audio Tracks | Y | Y | Y | ? | Y |
| Linear Timecode Display | ? | Y | Y | ? | Y |
| DVD Output | ? | Y | Y | N | Y |
| HD Output | ? | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Smart Phone Output | ? | Y | Y | N | Y |
| QuickTime Output | ? | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Windows Media Output | ? | Y | Y | N | Y |
| MPEG-4 Output | ? | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Web Output | ? | Y | Y | N | N |
Other Open Source Non-linear Video Editing Software For Linux Operating Systems
- Blender - 3D animation suite (cross-platform) : Blender is a 3D graphics application. It can be used for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, water simulations, skinning, animating, rendering, particle and other simulations, non-linear editing, compositing, and creating interactive 3D applications, including games. Blender's features include advanced simulation tools such as rigid body, fluid, cloth and softbody dynamics, modifier based modeling tools, powerful character animation tools, a node based material and compositing system and Python for embedded scripting.
- OpenShot Video Editor : OpenShot Video Editor is an open-source program that creates, modifies, and edits video files.
- PiTiVi : PiTiVi is a program for video editing based on the GStreamer framework. It can - Capture and encode audio and video, with formats supported by GStreamer, split and trim video clips, split and trim audio, render projects in any format supported by the GStreamer framework etc.
Netflix movie rental Demographics, by movie and zipcode
Really fascinating view, especially if you know the neighborhoods.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/01/10/nyregion/20100110-netflix-map.html?hp
A Peek Into Netflix Queues
Examine Netflix rental patterns, neighborhood by neighborhood, in a dozen cities. Some titles with distinct patterns are Mad Men, Obsessed and Last Chance Harvey.http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/01/10/nyregion/20100110-netflix-map.html?hp
We've Seen the Future, and It's Unmanned
From Esquire
We've Seen the Future, and It's Unmanned
Every so often in history, something profound happens that changes warfare forever. Next year, for the first time ever, the Pentagon will buy more unmanned aircraft than manned, line-item proof that we are in a new age of fighting machines, in which war will be ever more abstract, ever more distant, and ruthlessly efficient.
The cameras aren't just watching insurgents. The real-time videos allow commanders to see and direct movement at the lowest levels. On today's battlefields, when isolated actions can have enormous impact, there are times when you want higher-ups giving the go-ahead before a missile flattens a house. But the up-close image from a UAV can lead to a false sense of clarity, making a choice seem obvious when it's not. Someone watching an operation from miles away can't sense other critical factors, like the mood of locals or the difficulty of crossing rough terrain. "Sometimes it's more of a pain in the ass than anything," a captain in Afghanistan told me.
New computer vision system for the analysis of human behavior
New computer vision system for the analysis of human behavior
A consortium of European researchers, coordinated by the Computer Vision Centre (CVC) of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), has developed HERMES, a cognitive computational system consisting of video cameras and software able to recognise and predict human behaviour, as well as describe it in natural language. The applications of the Hermes project are numerous and can be used in the fields of intelligent surveillance, protection of accidents, marketing, psychology, etc.
HERMES (Human Expressive Graphic Representation of Motion and their Evaluation in Sequences) analyses human behaviour based on video sequences captured at three different focus levels: the individual as a relatively distant object; the individual's body at medium length so as to be able to analyse body postures; and the individual's face, which allows a detailed study of facial expressions. The information obtained is processed by computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms, which permits the system to learn and recognise movement patterns.
For the rest click the article link at the top.
A consortium of European researchers, coordinated by the Computer Vision Centre (CVC) of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), has developed HERMES, a cognitive computational system consisting of video cameras and software able to recognise and predict human behaviour, as well as describe it in natural language. The applications of the Hermes project are numerous and can be used in the fields of intelligent surveillance, protection of accidents, marketing, psychology, etc. HERMES (Human Expressive Graphic Representation of Motion and their Evaluation in Sequences) analyses human behaviour based on video sequences captured at three different focus levels: the individual as a relatively distant object; the individual's body at medium length so as to be able to analyse body postures; and the individual's face, which allows a detailed study of facial expressions. The information obtained is processed by computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms, which permits the system to learn and recognise movement patterns.
For the rest click the article link at the top.
Forget LCDs and LEDs, Here Come LPDs
From Slashdot:
"It's not every day you hear about a brand new display technology, but San Jose, CA-based Prysm came out of stealth mode yesterday to talk about its plans for manufacturing laser phosphor displays, or LPDs. The new devices, which the company will show off at the Integrated Systems Europe trade show in Amsterdam next month, reportedly use 25 percent as much electricity as equivalently-sized LCD screens. And they should be easier to manufacture too, since they don't have a backplane of transistors like LCD screens: the image is generated by a laser beam that sweeps across phosphor stripes under the control of a scanning mirror. The venture-funded startup, which plans to build and sell LPD screens under its own brand, is promoting them as a low-cost, low-maintenance way to display information in lobbies, airports, broadcast studios, command centers, and the like."
"It's not every day you hear about a brand new display technology, but San Jose, CA-based Prysm came out of stealth mode yesterday to talk about its plans for manufacturing laser phosphor displays, or LPDs. The new devices, which the company will show off at the Integrated Systems Europe trade show in Amsterdam next month, reportedly use 25 percent as much electricity as equivalently-sized LCD screens. And they should be easier to manufacture too, since they don't have a backplane of transistors like LCD screens: the image is generated by a laser beam that sweeps across phosphor stripes under the control of a scanning mirror. The venture-funded startup, which plans to build and sell LPD screens under its own brand, is promoting them as a low-cost, low-maintenance way to display information in lobbies, airports, broadcast studios, command centers, and the like."
Moscow Police Watch Pre-Recorded Scenes On Surveillance Cams
"During several months of 2009, Moscow police looked at fake pictures displayed on their monitors instead of what was supposed to be video from the city surveillance cams. The subcontractor providing the cams was paid on the basis of 'the number of working cams,' so he delivered pre-cooked pictures stored on his servers. The camera company CEO has been arrested."
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Chrome OS Tablet reference design based on Freescale
$199 Chrome OS Tablet reference design based on Freescale i.MX515 processor
Sridharan Subramanian, Senior Manager of Software and Platforms Product Management at Freescale shows the worlds first ARM based Chrome OS tablet demonstration showcased by Freescale running on a reference design for a $199 fully featured 3G enabled Tablet.
Sridharan Subramanian, Senior Manager of Software and Platforms Product Management at Freescale shows the worlds first ARM based Chrome OS tablet demonstration showcased by Freescale running on a reference design for a $199 fully featured 3G enabled Tablet.
Monday, January 11, 2010
USB3.0 Super-Speed PCIE mini card
The board based on the NEC μPD720200 Universal Serial Bus 3.0 host controller(The first USB 3.0 controller chip), which complies with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification, and Intel`s eXtensible Host Controller Interface(xHCI), It supports Low-speed(1.5Mbps)/ Full-speed(12Mbps)/ High-speed(480Mbps)/ Super-speed(5Gbps) data rate, and supports all USB compliant data transfer type.
The MPX-7202 PCI Express mini card supports dual-port Super-speed USB 3.0, with its high speeds, Plug-n-Play, and more power output (maximum 900mA) to USB device that will bebefit computer peripherals in many of the applications such as Human-Interface devices, new Mass Storage Device, digital cameras, networking, video devices.
Features :
- PCI Express Mini Card compliant, Complies with RoHS.
- Onboard PCI Express NEC μPD720200 USB 3.0 Host controller.
- Compliant with USB 3.0 Spec. Revision 1.0 and xHCI Spec. Revision 0.96.
- Expands two external USB 3.0 Super-speed ports.
- Built-in power connector for receiving extra power supply from system.
- Support USB legacy function.
- Each USB port supplies maximum +5V/ 900mA power ouput with fuse over current protection.
- Driver supports for Windows XP, Vista and 7 operation system.
COMMELL PCI Express mini card
PCI Express Mini Card(also known as Mini PCI Express, Mini PCIe, and Mini PCI-E), is a replacement for the Mini PCI form factor based on PCI Express. PCI Express Mini Cards are 30 x 56 mm and smaller than PC Cards, PCI Express add-in cards, Mini PCI add-in cards, and other add-in card form factors. This reduced size permits a higher level of integration into embedded PC. It provides a number of benefits, including: Flexibility for Build-To-Order, Upgradeability for the newest technology, Seviceability, Reliability, Reduced size:
MPX-574D(D2): 1 x Giga LAN(2 x Giga LAN).
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MPX-SDVOX: 24 bit dual channel LVDS.
MPX-7767: 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN.
MPX-2503: 802.11 b/g wireless LAN.
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MPX-827: SD/SDHC interface.
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For some, 3D movies a pain in the head
From Reuters: For some, 3D movies a pain in the head
Movie buffs and sports fans looking to 3D televisions for the ultimate home theater experience may want to get their eyes checked first -- or risk a 3D headache, U.S. eye experts said
The growing popularity of three-dimensional movies such as James Cameron's "Avatar" -- now a $1 billion box office hit -- has inspired a crop of 3D TV sets, unveiled CES 2010
And while new digital 3D technology has made the experience more comfortable for many, for some people with eye problems, a prolonged 3D session may result in an aching head, they said. "There are a lot of people walking around with very minor eye problems, for example a minor muscle imbalance, which under normal circumstances, the brain deals with naturally," said Dr Michael Rosenberg, an ophthalmology professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
He said in a 3D movie, these people are confronted with an entirely new sensory experience. "That translates into greater mental effort, making it easier to get a headache," Rosenberg said in a telephone interview.
In normal vision, each eye sees things at a slightly different angle. "When that gets processed in the brain, that creates the perception of depth," Dr Deborah Friedman, a professor of ophthalmology and neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York. "The illusions that you see in three dimensions in the movies is not exactly calibrated the same way that your eyes and your brain are. If your eyes are a little off to begin with, then it's really throwing a whole degree of effort that your brain now needs to exert. "This disparity for some people will give them a headache," she said.
DIGITAL 3D TECHNOLOGY
Dr John Hagan, ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri, and a fellow with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, said some people who do not have normal depth perception cannot see in 3D at all.
He said people with eye muscle problems, in which the eyes are not pointed at the same object, have trouble processing 3D images.
Experts say there are no studies tracking how common it is to get a headache after watching a 3D movie, but Rick Heineman, a spokesman for RealD, a provider of 3D equipment to theaters, said headaches and nausea were the chief reasons 3D technology never took off.
The company, which provides 3D equipment to 90 percent of U.S. movie theaters with 3D capability and has cut deals with Sony Corp, Panasonic, JVC, Toshiba Corp and with Direct TV, said its newer digital technology addresses many of the problems that typically caused 3D moviegoers discomfort.
Heineman said older 3D technology involved the use of two film projectors, one that projected a left eye image and one that projected a right eye image. Three-D glasses would allow viewers to see a different image in each eye.
"People often complained of headaches and it was really because the projectors weren't lined up," Heineman said.
Heineman's company uses a single digital projector, which switches between the left and the right eye image 144 times a second, to help overcome some of the old problems.
"By going to a single digital projector, those issues were solved," he said.
Friedman said she thinks most people will do fine with 3D movies and with 3D TVs, but Rosenberg said people may quickly tire of the novelty.
"I think it will be a gimmick. I suspect there will be a lot of people who say it's sort of neat, but it's not really comfortable," he said.
The growing popularity of three-dimensional movies such as James Cameron's "Avatar" -- now a $1 billion box office hit -- has inspired a crop of 3D TV sets, unveiled CES 2010
And while new digital 3D technology has made the experience more comfortable for many, for some people with eye problems, a prolonged 3D session may result in an aching head, they said. "There are a lot of people walking around with very minor eye problems, for example a minor muscle imbalance, which under normal circumstances, the brain deals with naturally," said Dr Michael Rosenberg, an ophthalmology professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
He said in a 3D movie, these people are confronted with an entirely new sensory experience. "That translates into greater mental effort, making it easier to get a headache," Rosenberg said in a telephone interview.
In normal vision, each eye sees things at a slightly different angle. "When that gets processed in the brain, that creates the perception of depth," Dr Deborah Friedman, a professor of ophthalmology and neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York. "The illusions that you see in three dimensions in the movies is not exactly calibrated the same way that your eyes and your brain are. If your eyes are a little off to begin with, then it's really throwing a whole degree of effort that your brain now needs to exert. "This disparity for some people will give them a headache," she said.
DIGITAL 3D TECHNOLOGY
Dr John Hagan, ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri, and a fellow with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, said some people who do not have normal depth perception cannot see in 3D at all.
He said people with eye muscle problems, in which the eyes are not pointed at the same object, have trouble processing 3D images.
Experts say there are no studies tracking how common it is to get a headache after watching a 3D movie, but Rick Heineman, a spokesman for RealD, a provider of 3D equipment to theaters, said headaches and nausea were the chief reasons 3D technology never took off.
The company, which provides 3D equipment to 90 percent of U.S. movie theaters with 3D capability and has cut deals with Sony Corp, Panasonic, JVC, Toshiba Corp and with Direct TV, said its newer digital technology addresses many of the problems that typically caused 3D moviegoers discomfort.
Heineman said older 3D technology involved the use of two film projectors, one that projected a left eye image and one that projected a right eye image. Three-D glasses would allow viewers to see a different image in each eye.
"People often complained of headaches and it was really because the projectors weren't lined up," Heineman said.
Heineman's company uses a single digital projector, which switches between the left and the right eye image 144 times a second, to help overcome some of the old problems.
"By going to a single digital projector, those issues were solved," he said.
Friedman said she thinks most people will do fine with 3D movies and with 3D TVs, but Rosenberg said people may quickly tire of the novelty.
"I think it will be a gimmick. I suspect there will be a lot of people who say it's sort of neat, but it's not really comfortable," he said.
Pico projectors the next thing in Mobile devices.
Companies like Microvision Inc are putting their bets smaller scale projectors from devices as tiny as cellphones.
Microvision and rivals such as Texas Instruments Inc and 3M Co were promising strong prospects for pico at CES 2010 in Las Vegas.
Microvision showed off a stand-alone projector that looked like a big bar of soap and projected crisp video images using laser technology. Its big hope is to embed the technology in a range of consumer electronics including cameras and phones.
"My feeling is that ultimately the phone is the largest opportunity," Microvision's director of communications Matt Nichols said, adding that his company was talking to dozens of potential customers including phone makers.
Read more at Reuters: Are pico projectors the next big cellphone trend?
Microvision and rivals such as Texas Instruments Inc and 3M Co were promising strong prospects for pico at CES 2010 in Las Vegas.
Microvision showed off a stand-alone projector that looked like a big bar of soap and projected crisp video images using laser technology. Its big hope is to embed the technology in a range of consumer electronics including cameras and phones.
"My feeling is that ultimately the phone is the largest opportunity," Microvision's director of communications Matt Nichols said, adding that his company was talking to dozens of potential customers including phone makers.
Read more at Reuters: Are pico projectors the next big cellphone trend?
Sunday, January 10, 2010
CES 2010: Hands-On With Transparent Display of the Future
Science fiction becomes reality with this transparent OLED display prototype from Samsung.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Slashdot: Hot Or Not — 3D TV
From Slashdot
Hot Or Not — 3D TV
Several sources have written to tell us that in terms of hype at this year's CES show, there is none bigger than that surrounding 3D TV. Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, and Toshiba all have their own flavors of hardware and ESPN announced a 3D sports channel, but Microsoft seems to be bucking the trend with their apparent lack of 3D interest surrounding the Xbox product.
"We're yet to see any major brand at CES pushing a 3D TV that doesn't require them. In most cases these aren't the basic Ray Ban style you might have worn to watch Avatar. In many cases they'll actually require power. For example, Sony's 3D TVs use a 'frame sequential' display method, which involves active-shutter glasses that turn on and off in sync with the images. Some TVs come with the glasses and have the transmitter built in, but again, in some cases you'll need to buy the transmitter and glasses separately."
Hot Or Not — 3D TV
Several sources have written to tell us that in terms of hype at this year's CES show, there is none bigger than that surrounding 3D TV. Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, and Toshiba all have their own flavors of hardware and ESPN announced a 3D sports channel, but Microsoft seems to be bucking the trend with their apparent lack of 3D interest surrounding the Xbox product.
"We're yet to see any major brand at CES pushing a 3D TV that doesn't require them. In most cases these aren't the basic Ray Ban style you might have worn to watch Avatar. In many cases they'll actually require power. For example, Sony's 3D TVs use a 'frame sequential' display method, which involves active-shutter glasses that turn on and off in sync with the images. Some TVs come with the glasses and have the transmitter built in, but again, in some cases you'll need to buy the transmitter and glasses separately."
CES 2010: Panasonic Unveils Full HD 3D Camcorder
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-unveils-worlds-first-integrated-full-hd-3d-camcorder-at-ces-2010-80854027.html
http://tech2.in.com/india/news/hd/ces-2010-panasonic-unveils-full-hd-3d-camcorder/103452/0
I am not so sure that's really true "world's first" professional.. Humm. Too bad for all those little company's that made "professional" 3D cameras now. Such as Liquid Pictures, Silicon Imaging, Element Technica & Technicolor
Some discussion of this off facebook:
http://tech2.in.com/india/news/hd/ces-2010-panasonic-unveils-full-hd-3d-camcorder/103452/0
Panasonic will release the "world's first" professional, fully-integrated Full HD 3D camcorder in Fall 2010. Current 3D systems are large-scale setups in which two cameras are fitted to a rig in parallel, or vertically intersect across a half-mirror. Separate recorders are also required.
I am not so sure that's really true "world's first" professional.. Humm. Too bad for all those little company's that made "professional" 3D cameras now. Such as Liquid Pictures, Silicon Imaging, Element Technica & Technicolor
Some discussion of this off facebook:
Marc - Cool but 21K will make it out of most of our price range and Panasonic must not be expecting huge sales to begin with, because I read they were made to order. As the technology improves and becomes more common place, obviously the prices will come down on these (or newer models).
Joe - Only draw back for me is the 1/4-inch 3MOS imager. It is a nice unit though.
Lee - So far our studio and offices has not had one request for HD never mind 3-D. We only do about 10 to 12 weddings a year but we do a lot of TV, corporate and event video no one and I mean no one has even asked about or requested HD or Blue Ray. I am not going to change anything until some one makes me or I start to loose business because I can't offer something they want.
Ken - Who "really" wants 3D? I don't. Unless they can do it where you don't need to wear special glasses. Just a gimmick to me. And will there be a market for hologram wedding videos in the future? What will whose cameras cost?
Matt - I agree with the glasses part. That's actually the biggest hindrance IMO to 3D at home. This camera on the other hand, is impressive, except the 1/4 inch chip part. Why did they do that when it's housed in the P2 or HMC-150 housing which has 1/3 inch chips?
Hector -
1.- Hollywood is going 3D. (As they did when move from B&W to Color)
2.- We as professional videographers follows Hollywood.
3.- So, we will go to 3D.
1.- Hollywood is going 3D. (As they did when move from B&W to Color)
2.- We as professional videographers follows Hollywood.
3.- So, we will go to 3D.
Because 3D is our natural way of seeing, it brings a feeling of realism to the audience.
Lee - Hector, the cost to shoot and edit 3-D, realD-3D or Fusion 3-D will be any where from 65K to 85K. At least for the for see able future. Until it becomes glasses free and a lot cheaper to shoot and edit it will remain in Hollywood. Event and corporate folks like myself can't make money if no one requests it and no one wants to pay for it and that is the way it is at least for now.
Ken - Most movie-goes I've talked to don't care too much about movies in 3D. They just want a good movie with a story. Same as HD. We've been shooting in HD for over a year and offering Blu-ray. So far nobody has asked for it. Blu-ray DVDs are still not selling as they expected.
Keychest - Disney and Apple.
Supposedly, Keychest will use cloud-computing coupled with a physical product (e.g. a DVD), that will only require the person to pay for the rights so that it could be watched on any device.
Disney did a digital download version of Wall-E
Disney did a digital download version of Wall-E
Microsoft Patents DRM'd Torrents
Microsoft has received a patent for a 'digital rights management scheme for an on-demand distributed streaming system,' or using a P2P network to distribute commercial media content. The patent, #7,639,805, covers a method of individually encrypting each packet with a separate key and allowing users to decrypt differing levels of quality depending on the license that has been purchased.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
letter from Motionbox Pro
From Thursday, November 05, 2009
----------Hi John
Motionbox just announced a new PRO service yesterday and I thought that you and the readers of Video Technology would be interested. We'll waive the pro-account setup fee for you or any of your readers who sign up - it's a $50 value. There are now 3 levels of Motionbox service - Basic, Premium, and PRO.
Motionbox PRO is a comprehensive video hosting solution and includes archival storage, web-based editing, streaming and embedding, all in up to 1080p HD quality. I would love for you to try out Motionbox for free and let your readers know what you think. I've put together this site which boils it all down - feel free to repost any or all of it:
http://motionboxnews.com
If you are able to post or tweet about Motionbox please send me the link so I can share it with everyone. I am here if you have any questions.
Thank you so much,
Lowell
--
Lowell Dempsey, Motionbox
www.motionbox.com
----------Hi John
Motionbox just announced a new PRO service yesterday and I thought that you and the readers of Video Technology would be interested. We'll waive the pro-account setup fee for you or any of your readers who sign up - it's a $50 value. There are now 3 levels of Motionbox service - Basic, Premium, and PRO.
Motionbox PRO is a comprehensive video hosting solution and includes archival storage, web-based editing, streaming and embedding, all in up to 1080p HD quality. I would love for you to try out Motionbox for free and let your readers know what you think. I've put together this site which boils it all down - feel free to repost any or all of it:
http://motionboxnews.com
If you are able to post or tweet about Motionbox please send me the link so I can share it with everyone. I am here if you have any questions.
Thank you so much,
Lowell
--
Lowell Dempsey, Motionbox
www.motionbox.com
Toshiba announces 3D Blu-ray player, streaming models
Toshiba America Consumer Products has introduced three new Blu-ray players, under model numbers BDX2500, BDX2700 and BDX3000. All feature multichannel analog audio outputs, online connectivity, and support access to Netflix, Cinema Now, Pandora and VUDU. Additionally, the BDX3000 will add 3-D playback.
Features are as follow:
BDX2500
Features are as follow:
BDX2500
- 1080p/24fps playback of Blu-ray titles
- DVD upconversion
- BD-Live
- Online streaming capability
- Playback of MP3, HD-JPEG, WMA and AVCHD
- Advanced audio nboard decoding (Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio)
- Analog 7.1 channel outputs
- Wireless ready via USB port with optional Toshiba USB wireless dongle
- Price: $199.99
- Availability: spring
- Like the BDX2500, plus built-in wireless connectivity
- Price: $249.99
- Availability: spring
- Blu-ray 3D support
- New design
- A "wide-range of added features"
- Availability: third quarter of 2010
- Pricing: pending
Blu-ray Capacity Increase Via Firmware
Blu-ray.com reports that Sony and Panasonic have announced a new optical disc evaluation technology that increases capacity from 25GB to 33.4GB. The tech uses existing Blu-ray diodes and is accomplished via firmware upgrade. The article says it is not known if and when the upgrade will be adopted into the Blu-ray spec. However, given that Sony and Panasonic are behind it, 'it will likely happen later this year.'
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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Skype to offer video service on LG, Panasonic TVs
From: Yahoo News
Privately held Skype has forged deals with consumer electronics makers LG Electronics and Panasonic in a bid to move its Internet video service beyond the desktop computer to the living room TV.
The service, which includes free video calls between Skype members, will compete with consumer video conference services being developed by bigger companies such as networking giant Cisco Systems Inc and Polycom Inc, which plans to develop consumer video services with International Business Machines Corp.
Skype, a former eBay unit, said both LG and Panasonic will have high-definition TVs supporting its service around mid-year.
Both television makers will embed the Skype technology in television models with Internet connections and will sell separate Web cameras that have built in microphones for television viewers who want to use Skype.
Skype said Panasonic will support Skype in its VT and G series televisions in the United States, with screen sizes up to 65 inches. LG will embed Skype in 26 new LCD and plasma screen TVs, which will also come in a range of sizes.
Both LG and Panasonic are expected to demonstrate the service this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual gadget showcase in Las Vegas.
Skype also plans to announce support for high-definition video services on computers at the technology show, including partnerships with makers of high-definition Web camera suppliers faceVsion and In Store Solutions. High-definition Skype services will work on computers with a 1.8 Gigahertz processor and a high-speed broadband connection of about 1 megabits per second upward, Skype said.
Privately held Skype has forged deals with consumer electronics makers LG Electronics and Panasonic in a bid to move its Internet video service beyond the desktop computer to the living room TV.
The service, which includes free video calls between Skype members, will compete with consumer video conference services being developed by bigger companies such as networking giant Cisco Systems Inc and Polycom Inc, which plans to develop consumer video services with International Business Machines Corp.
Skype, a former eBay unit, said both LG and Panasonic will have high-definition TVs supporting its service around mid-year.
Both television makers will embed the Skype technology in television models with Internet connections and will sell separate Web cameras that have built in microphones for television viewers who want to use Skype.
Skype said Panasonic will support Skype in its VT and G series televisions in the United States, with screen sizes up to 65 inches. LG will embed Skype in 26 new LCD and plasma screen TVs, which will also come in a range of sizes.
Both LG and Panasonic are expected to demonstrate the service this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual gadget showcase in Las Vegas.
Skype also plans to announce support for high-definition video services on computers at the technology show, including partnerships with makers of high-definition Web camera suppliers faceVsion and In Store Solutions. High-definition Skype services will work on computers with a 1.8 Gigahertz processor and a high-speed broadband connection of about 1 megabits per second upward, Skype said.
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