Alioscopy Demonstrates 3D Auto-stereoscopic Workflow with Autodesk 3D and Compositing Software at NAB 2009
Company will Showcase 3D Auto-stereoscopic ‘No-Glasses’ Display along with Creation and Finishing Techniques for Generating Multi-View Content
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – April 20, 2009 – Alioscopy® USA, a 3D visualization technology provider, today announced its involvement with Autodesk, Inc. at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center (April 20-23,, 2009). Located at the Autodesk booth (South Hall, Booth SL 2120), Alioscopy will demonstrate finished auto-stereoscopic 3D content playing on its LCD display, and will provide information on how artists and technical directors (TDs) can use Autodesk® 3ds Max® software (with planned future support for Autodesk® Maya® and Autodesk® Softimage® software) and Autodesk® Toxik™ software to help create and composite auto-stereoscopic 3D animated content for play-back on Alioscopy LCD displays.
Alioscopy is a pioneer of ‘no-glasses’ auto-stereoscopic 3D display technology, and is building a community of 3D artists to learn and master the techniques of creating Alioscopy-ready templates and content for playback on Alioscopy LCD displays fitted with a proprietary lenticular lens that makes audiences almost feel what they are seeing. Industries ideal for Alioscopy digital signage display solutions include: retail, hospitality, medical visualization, serious games and 3D games, casinos and gaming, theatre lobbies, trade shows and exhibitions, concerts and events.
At NAB, Alioscopy will explain how artists will be able to create scripts and expressions for their 3D content and perform the necessary Red-Green-Blue (RGB) sub-pixel separation that corresponds to the Alioscopy 8-view interleaving process—resulting in the unique Alioscopy auto-stereoscopic 3D ‘no-glasses’ effect. Using certain Autodesk 3D software and Toxik, 3D artists will be able to benefit from a substantially streamlined workflow, saving time by not having to go into-and-out of multiple applications to complete the 8-view mixing process. To learn more about the Alioscopy mixing process, look at the diagram at: www.alioscopyusa.com/index.php?q=en/technology-overview
“Alioscopy is thrilled to be a part of the Autodesk NAB 2009 exhibit and highlight the complementary workflow between our auto-stereoscopic 3D technology and certain products in the family of Autodesk 3D and compositing solutions,” said Philippe Roche, CEO and President of Alioscopy USA. “There is an explosion of 3D stereo films hitting the theatres this year which is driving unprecedented interest in stereoscopic 3D. The association between Autodesk and Alioscopy products will introduce 3D artists and compositors to a growing creative community, and open up business-to-business (B2B) opportunities in new markets to provide attention-getting, immersive 3D—without glasses—where audiences almost feel what they are seeing,” added Roche.
Alioscopy wins Best in Show Award
Alioscopy recently won the DailyDOOH “Best In Show Award“ from Media Expo Europe, given to products and technologies that represent the most innovative product, the most thought provoking solution, or something that caught the judges’ eyes and inspired or excited them. Judged among five other auto-stereoscopic 3D solutions, Alioscopy won for its headache-free display that gave the most crisp and clear image. Alioscopy was found to be ‘streets ahead’ of its competition.
About Alioscopy
Alioscopy® USA, based in San Diego, CA, is a leading developer of a wide range of 3D technology solutions that represent one of the most significant leaps forward in auto-stereoscopic 3D display technology currently available. The company holds worldwide patents on a unique technology that delivers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience—without the aid of glasses or other device—which helps to solidify messaging, boost brand recognition and garner immediate and memorable attention. The open access technology can be applied to an LCD display and adapted to many industries and applications, including but not restricted to: media and entertainment, mobile communications, games, laptops, kiosks, digital signage, automotive, architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), medical, government and military.
Alioscopy is actively seeking specialized partner relationships and business licensing agreements with manufacturers and OEM’s and is also focused on building a strong network of 3D software specialists to aid in training customers and developing the very best 3D content. The company also provides custom 3D content development and consultation services. Alioscopy is headquartered in Paris, France with offices in San Diego and Singapore. The company’s U.S. showrooms are located in San Diego, Los Angeles and New York City. For further information about Alioscopy, please visit: www.alioscopyusa.com.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art Digital Prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Anyway, we promised the week before last (and indeed we promised the organisers of the show) that we would do our very own DailyDOOH Best In Show Award and are pleased to announce that the winner was French based glasses free 3D provider Alioscopy.
Back in October 2008 in Paris we first wrote about Alioscopy and said “We have not been impressed with many glasses free 3D systems but this one was very good and attracted a lot of attention at Viscom Paris”.
What secured them the best in show this time around was, quite simply, that at Screen Media Exco Europe there were no less than 5 different 3D technologies on display all in one place - now who says staying away from shows is a good idea** AND is it not this ability to do direct comparisons (and the networking) what trade shows are really all about?
Visitors would therefore have, like us, been able to see Philips/Samsung, Magnetic, X3D (the earlier Newsight product), Bolod and Alioscopy AND compare them for themselves.
Unlike several of the systems on display, Alioscopy seems to give a headache free display and it’s crisp and clear. As mentioned before when we have written about Alioscopy these French guys also put a lot of store in the content that they demonstrate (a lesson for all trade show exhibitors) - above all their content is always relevant - as a retail demo for example, they show exploded Lego kits and the such like.
The 3D world has a lot of work to do in order to convince the industry that it is a compelling technology but to our mind Alioscopy are streets ahead of their competition.
Alioscopy win a free banner advertisement created by Amigo Digital and 3 months worth of free banner advertising on DailyDOOH.
Full Articles posted on DailyDOOH--click here.**Are you listening TruMedia cos’ it was also great to be able to compare WuTuTu. Quividi and Stratacache’s Intel based AM systems
