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In the March 8, 2011 Issue:

• Encoder efficiency helps backhaul 3-D
• Metropolitan Opera uses 3-D set projections
• ESPN to air more 3-D Masters coverage
• Verto Studio 3D for Apple iPad rivals desktop 3-D production software
• Sony unveils professional 3-D camcorder

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 Top Story
Encoder efficiency helps backhaul 3-D

By most accounts, MPEG-4 is twice as efficient as MPEG-2 in terms of reducing moving picture file sizes.

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 News
Metropolitan Opera uses 3-D set projections

Technology for the “Ring” cycle is used differently than it is 3-D films and TV.

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Symposium to cover 3-D, vision health issues

Speakers at the symposium will discuss health issues related to 3-D viewing.

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 3-D Showcase
ESPN to air more 3-D Masters coverage

ESPN has televised the Par 3 Contest and first and second rounds of the Masters since 2008.

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Grammy telecast creates 3-D graphics with Ross XPression

The telecast took advantage of the XPression system’s real-time 3-D capabilities.

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 Stereoscopic Innovations
Verto Studio 3D for Apple iPad rivals desktop 3-D production software

Michael L. Farrell developed the new program for Apple iPad tablets.

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 New Products
Sony unveils professional 3-D camcorder

The one-piece, familiar-looking camcorder captures images with two 1/2in 3CMOS sensors.

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Camera Corps to show universal 3-D/2-D remote camera control

The data system uses modems to convert the digital control signals into audio-style tone signals before transmission.

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On Sight makes stereoscopic 3-D system available for on-set producers

UK-based On Sight specializes in the sale and rental of stereo 3-D equipment.

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