Quantel Launches Stereoscopic
3D Post Production Systems
September 10, 2007
Source: Quantel
New
range of real time Stereo products take projects from scene
to screening room
At IBC Quantel is launching a range of Stereoscopic
3D post production systems to provide a true real time end
to end 3D post process. There are many challenges in Stereo
3D post. The first is how to see exactly what you are doing
while you are doing it. If you can't see what you are doing
or have to use inaccurate preview modes, or move media to
playout servers, everything becomes less interactive and therefore
takes much longer. Another challenge is handling at least
twice the data as a conventional post session. That places
heavy demands on rendering, media movement and disc management.
The third challenge is handling Stereo 3D specific issues
like scene to scene convergence, effect strength and flutter.
The new Quantel 3D systems overcome all
these challenges by providing the right combination of toolset
and horsepower to finish the most demanding stereo projects
on time and on budget. Colorimetry, sync, editorial and imaging
errors can all be fixed in context. Other special 3D features
include a comparison mode (50/50 mix, left/right eye, difference
map) and the ability to see when left/right eye link is broken.
All of these deliver a true WYSIWYG experience for the operator
and, most importantly, the client.
"Post production of Stereoscopic 3D
is in its infancy but is growing rapidly," says Mark
Horton, Quantel Strategic Marketing Manager. "Post houses
are really excited by our fully interactive workflow and their
clients are eager to explore the possibilities of Stereo 3D
production and post production."
The new Stereo 3D toolset is available as
an option on all new Pablo 4K, iQ4 and Max 4K systems. Additionally
all existing Pablo 4K or iQ systems can upgrade to Stereoscopic
3D, providing a 'start to finish' Stereo workflow including
previsualisation, editing, VFX, colour correction, trailers
and mastering. Stereo projects can now take place 'in context'
without the need for guesswork. The Quantel Stereoscopic 3D
Option for Pablo iQ and Max has the ability to playout and
manipulate two simultaneous streams of HD or 2K in sync and
without rendering.
To address the needs of more cost sensitive
post houses Quantel is also launching a brand new dedicated
stereoscopic post production workstation - Sid. Sid comes
in two configurations - as a full Stereo online system and
also as a straightforward viewing, conform and mastering system.
"Some Post houses need a cost effective
back room Stereoscopic system as a 'hub' for their existing
tools" adds Horton. "Others want a dedicated Stereo
room where a whole project can be finished with a client attending.
Plus of course current Pablo or iQ customers can now handle
Stereo in their existing suites. With our new range of 3D
products we are able to meet Stereo post requirements at any
market level."
All Quantel's Stereo 3D products are available
after IBC.
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