It looks like there may indeed be a sequel to Zombieland and it looks like it's going to be in 3D . . . http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Zombieland-Sequel-Likely-And-May-Be-In-3D-15834.html . . . megakoolness and a half.  I haven't seen the first film yet . . . it didn't come to theatres here in Taiwan which bummers beyond zombiebelief as I was…

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James Cameron has done a nice interview with CNN that adds insight into his take on what he has done with Avatar. For those hungry for more Pandora and Avatar goodness before the film comes out, there's a slew of clips at http://io9.com/5412504/13-video-featurettes-lay-out-the-characters-and-designs-of-avatar well worth the looksee. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post…

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James Cameron sat down and talked about AVATAR with an indepth profile on the film and its 3D technology for Sixty Minutes. We are very much looking forward to this film. Obviously, planning on seeing it in 3D and most likely on opening night. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via…

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Time Magazine has released it's list of the "Fifty Best Inventions of 2009" and the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W1 stereo 3D digital camera is number forty-eight on the list . . .  see http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1934027_1934003_1933994,00.html for the details. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the full post…

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Sony has officially announced that in 2010 they will be rolling out a whole bunch of products related to 3D for the home. BRAVIA LCD HDTVs, VAIO machines, PlayStation 3, and Bluray discs are all set for 3D implementations to hit the market and while it's not stated in the press release, we can clearly…

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Michael Bitner has posted a gallery of 3D photos of the Key West Fantasy Fest 2009 at http://calico3d.com/Stereo/FantasyFest2009 . . . note that a whole bunch of these images are NSFW (duh, it is Fantasy Fest).  Mike's other galleries can be found on his main pages at http://calico3d.com/Stereo which are also very much worth the ol' looksee. All the…

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The Winners and Contestants for the Cascade International Exhibition of Stereophotography can be found at http://www.3dphotog.com/cascade09/exhibit09.htm#hotlist for those with an interest in 3D photography. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the full post with any videos or photos included.)  HYPNOSIS VIDEO COURSEShttp://www.briandavidphillips.net/store    Hypnosis Shows, Sessions, Training . .…

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Samsung has a new cellphone out (in Korea only dammit) that comes equipped with a genuine dual lens stereo camera!  Coolness at http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2009/11/02/samsung-b710-3d-mobile-phone.html . . . we can only hope this gimmick is the harbinger of more 3D goodness to come! All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access…

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The folks at Pink Tentacles have a wonderful gallery of animated stereographs of old Japan . . . http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/10/animated-stereoviews-of-old-japan . . . nicely done.  Here's a set of stereographs on the same subject from Okinawa Soba on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/24443965@N08/sets/72157604144707515/detail/ . . . nice stuff. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go…

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Esquire magazine is going to have a special experiment for their December issue . . . http://blog.newfiction.com/3-d-magazine . . . hold it up to a computer screen and out pops a 3D version of Robert Downey Jr. who gives a bit of info on the experiment for the magazine. This is a bit of augmented reality fun…

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Maybe, just maybe, this WORLD'S BEST 3D gallery from Kevin Price at http://worldsbest3d.com isn't really the absolutely best in the world . . . . . . but, it's still pretty gosh dagnabit darned good and well worth the looksee. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the…

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For some reason, this just makes me want to see this movie even more . . . Yep, pretty sure I will be seeing Avatar at the ol' 3D film theatre. All the best,Brian http://www.briandavidphillips.com/products/eroticatrance.html (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the full post with any videos or photos…

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Acer is releasing a brand spankin' new 3D notebook computer . . . http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200943/4664/New-Acer-Aspire-gives-gamers-a-3D-perspective . . . unfortunately, when we asked the local Acer dealers here about it just last week, they never heard of 3D computers, let alone a model coming from Acer.  So, either the model isn't going to be release in Taiwan, the home…

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3M has announced a new microfilm that may make 3D displays on cellphones likely and similar to the autostereoscopic display on the Fuji Real 3D W1 camera which has a 3D display that shows the images in real 3D with no glasses needed.  See http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/23766/?a=f for the news.  This is very likely not just vaporware as there…

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Here's a very nice tutorial on viewing Fuji Real 3D W1 mpo files on displays that aren't stereoscopic.  It's a tutorial on using Stereo Photo Maker to process the files.  I have my system set so that my mpo files are automatically opened into Stereo Photo Maker as the default viewer.  While I don't post-process…

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The Fuji Finepix Real 3D W1 digital camera is now available in Taiwan! See http://www.fujifilm.com.tw/personal/3d/camera/finepixreal3dw1/feature001.html for details in Chinese.  Regular readers here know to go to https://briandavidphillips.net/3d_stereophotography_and_photography for much much more on 3D photography. My wife surprised me tonight by bringing home a Fuji Real 3D W1 that she tracked down from a shop in the…

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Donald E. Simanek makes some excellent points in his comprehensive review of the Fuji Real 3D W1 . . . see Review of the Fuji Finepix Real 3D W1 Camera at http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/3d/stereo/3dgallery12.htm which includes comprehensive analysis of many of the reviews already out there, his own review, and a whole slew of resources and galleries well worth…

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Panasonic is working closely with Hollywood film studios in an effort to market 3D televisions.  It's a strategy that makes more than a little sense.  See http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/blog/eyeonasia/archives/2009/09/panasonic_enlis.html for the complete story. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the full post with any videos or photos included.)  HYPNOSIS…

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Sony has announced the development of a single-lens camera system for high frame rate filmmaking that captures both the right and left image of even high speed subjects via a single lens . . . http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/200910/09-117E/index.html . . . obviously, this is going to have an impact upon 3D filmmaking. All the best,Brian (If you are reading…

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Gadgetwise has a piece on the official release of the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W1 into the US market at http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/fujifilm-enters-the-third-dimension including a bit about the new nVidia systems compatibility which expands the rather low penetration viewing methods provided by Fuji (of course, there are a LOT more options but Fuji isn't getting much press on those).…

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So, it looks like the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is coming out in India . . . http://infotech.indiatimes.com/news/hardware/Fujifilm-brings-3D-digicam-to-India/articleshow/5080642.cms . . . so, what about those of us in Taiwan?  The camera FINALLY has details listed on the Fujifilm site for Taiwan at http://www.fujifilm.com.tw/personal/3d/camera/finepixreal3dw1/feature001.html but no pricing data or release date yet. From my various email lists, I know folks…

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The photography blog has an excellent extensive hands-on review of the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W1 at http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_finepix_real_3d_w1_review which is very much worth the read. Of course, it only makes me want the blasted camera more and more.  Oh, when is this beastie going to be available here in Taiwan?  I'd rather not do the whole parallel…

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Well, it looks like the folks at Fuji in the US are now taking orders for the Fuji Finepix Real 3D W1 there (http://www.shopfujifilm.com/detail/FUJ+15976357).  Anyone know about when this thing will finally hit the streets here in Taiwan? All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the…

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It looks like Dell and HP have both ordered 3D capable notebook computers through Wistron while Sony and Lenovo are in negotiations for their own.  See http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dell-and-HP-Place-Order-for-3D-Notebooks-to-Wistron-122113.shtml for the full story. All the best,Brian (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the full post with any videos or photos included.)  HYPNOSIS…

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Nice piece at http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/05/fujifilm-real-3d-camera-given-a-video-hands-on-by-fake-3d-journa about the Fuji Real 3D W1 with a video interview and demonstration. All the best,Brianhttp://www.briandavidphillips.com/workshops/wakingbliss.html (If you are reading this blog post via a stream, go to https://briandavidphillips.net/ to access the full post with any videos or photos included.)  HYPNOSIS VIDEO COURSEShttp://www.briandavidphillips.net/store    Hypnosis Shows, Sessions, Training . . . and MORE! See http://www.BrianDavidPhillips.com for details Brian David Phillips, PhD,…

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