The third review event of the 2020 3D Media R+D project, in which MEDIAPRO Research is participating actively, was held on 26th May in Paris. The French capital was the venue chosen as the event as it coincided with the Dimension 3 Expo, a worldwide benchmark event for stereoscopic technology and whose fifth exhibition took place from 24th to the 26th May.

Sony Professional's 4K live production solution was used to capture highlights of the 2014 Hertz British Grand Prix MotoGP at Silverstone in stunning ultra-high definition. Working with Dorna Sports, Sony captured the high-octane action from both the qualifier and the race itself in crisp ultra-high definition detail, marking a world first in live production for motorsports and representing another significant milestone in the acceleration of 4K sports production.

Tom Cosgrove, CEO of 3net, the first 24/7 fully programmed, general entertainment 3D television network, will join Tim Pastore, 3net's vice president, production and development; Sony 3D Technology Center stereographer Grant Anderson; Josh Derby, Discovery Communications' director of technology and standards; and Craig Tanner, president and chief stereographer at Digital Revolution Studios, for a session titled "3net: Programming and Producing High-Quality 3DTV" at the 2011 NAB Show.

Ultra HD cameras with 2/3-inch sensors, or at least the ability to use broadcast lenses with the deep depth of field needed for fast-moving sports coverage, are a hot topic and there are currently four main camera manufacturers that have - or will - release Ultra HD cameras with 2/3-inch sensors that could meet the needs of sports production.

Richard Walch, a photographer and DSLR film-maker from Germany, usually makes spectacular productions dealing with extreme sports. For a 3D special supplement in one of the largest German newspapers, Richard Walch photographed Germany's most famous puppet theatre: The "Augsburger Puppenkiste".

CAMERON |  PACE Group (CPG) announces it is the innovative company behind the FUSION 3D system outfitted with F35 cameras and SLATE²SCREEN™ 3D production support services for Paramount’s live-action 3D film, “TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON,” from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg. As the first-ever “Transformers” film to be released in 3D and the third installment in the blockbuster “Transformers” series, it will be released exclusively in 3D tonight and everywhere on June 29, 2011.

China’s first 8K panoramic sound real-life original opera movie "He Luting", jointly produced by Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and manufactured by SMT Magic Digital (Magic D) Studio, was officially launched on July 30 in front of the bronze statue of He Luting at Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and decided to release in 2021.

NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, announced this week that Rob Powers has joined the company as Director of Entertainment and Media Development. Rob will serve as a liaison between studios, 3D artists and NewTek, sharing the benefits of LightWave 3D® with the visual effects community and communicating the studios' and artists' needs to the NewTek LightWave 3D development team.