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...will unveil what it hopes will become the next-best thing: a live, three-dimensional high-definition broadcast of it, which they will show to 3,500 viewers on a 45-foot screen at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino for the first-ever live sports event filmed in 3D...
...Much more than a gimmick designed to trick the eye into believing objects are being hurled at it, NBA 3D HD is meant to create the depth and clarity of picture to produce the sensation of being in the arena. "We're not just going to run after you and freak you out," says NBA Vice President of Engineering Michael Rokosa. "Although there could be instances where a ball comes straight back at the camera, and it's going to feel like it's coming...
...broadcast is made possible by PACE, a digital 3D company that, in collaboration with film director James Cameron, has developed a camera with two lenses capable of shooting live footage in three-dimensions, as opposed to traditional methods that require the illusion to be created in post-production. Cameron is planning to use the same cameras in his upcoming film Avatar. At the All-Star game, five will be scattered throughout the arena to catch the action...
...recollections. Where the regular Oscars show clips from the nominated films, the SciTech awards show clips from labs, pictures of graphs and charts, rows of scientists bent diligently over their computers. "An award like this is a rare and beautiful thing," said Colin Davidson, honored for his work on 3D modeling. "An award like this to a geek is a rare and beautiful thing squared...
When Google Earth launched a few years ago, it captivated the imaginations of many computer geeks and map nerds. Today, when you download the program onto your computer, you can encounter panoramic photos, Wikipedia factoid pop-ups, virtual travel itineraries, 3D renderings and all kinds of other geographic Easter eggs. But you'll only find them if you know how to navigate Google Earth's virtual globe. PC gamers are comfortable moving through 3D environments with just mouse and keyboard. They don't need any help swooping and diving around Google Earth like Superman. I guess I'm more...