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  1. Originally posted by Ali709[..]

    off topic...but Drew, that's one hilarious avatar!! Don't change it!!!


    I thought so.
  2. Behind The Curtain: An Exclusive Look at How U2 3D Comes To Life by Tassoula E. Kokkoris

    I haven't seen this posted anywhere, but it is very interesting to see behind the scenes.





    (above) The film arrives in two separate parts: a traditional CD, which holds the sound, and multiple film reels, which contain the visual footage. At showtime, if these two components aren't synchronized perfectly, the screening will be ruined. The film arrives in pieces because it is less expensive to construct the movie on-site at the theaters than it is risking damage in transport and mailing an object of its completed size.

    I certainly wouldn't mind a copy of that CD. And it's taped I believe in AC3 Dolby audio which keeps the surround sound - how I do my recordings.




    (above) Each film reel is labeled with information that corresponds to an assembly packet provided to the team. On those sheets are scene headings, thumbnail photos and brief descriptions of transitions for the builders to follow -- similar to storyboards, but not nearly as detailed. One that I saw when I was there simply said "Bono right stage" -- as if that narrows it down!



    (above) Once the reels are opened and put into chronological order, the builders begin laying the film out to identify where it needs to be cut. This particular part of the movie features the back of Larry Mullen Jr., sitting at his drum kit.



    (above) When the reels are ready to be built, they are placed on the Make-up Table. Depending on the length of the film, they can build it using the table alone or build it right onto the reel units. There's a motor under one plate to help assist in the transfer of film.



    (above) Next, the film is threaded through a splicer to be cut at exact predetermined points so that no frames overlap or get lost. Each film comes with scrap film that has labels on each end, indicating what specific reel it is. Again, precision is crucial to the end result: if any clips are missing, the synchronicity of the three-dimensional components will be thrown out of alignment and the overall effect will be lost.



    (above) This is a closeup of Reel 5, with the film title on the left.



    (above) Projectionist Jenn Bentz has just spliced the end of one reel to the beginning of the next one to make sure that it is covering enough of the cut, and doesn't have any air bubbles under the tape. She also has to verify it is adhered properly so that it doesn't come apart in the middle of the movie.



    (above) Now the film is set in motion from the Make-up Table to the Quick Turn Reel Unit (otherwise known as the "QT"). The QT prevents the film from wearing out, as it eliminates the need for rewinding.



    (above) On the QT, the film rests on large silver discs called platters. In this photo, a platter for a normal IMAX film is displayed next to the taller platter, which is used for U2 3D. The size of the platter depends on the length of the film when it is constructed. U2 3D is six miles long on each "eye." Every 3-D film has a left and a right eye, so if this movie were laid out on a football field, it would reach a total of 12 miles.



    (above) This is the right eye of U2 3D loaded onto its platter. At first glance, it resembles a classic vinyl album. Behind it lies the massive projector that will deliver this gem to the audience.



    (above) When U2 3D is rotated off the projector to get a good night's sleep, it's protected by a sleeve (like the one shown here) and then covered in cloth until its next showing.



    (above) Reel heads, which label each part of the film for packing, are kept in order nearby for when it's time to send the film onto its next destination.
  3. thanks Drew! I missed it!


    would like a copy aswell
  4. I'll grab it when no-one's looking for you and send you on a copy - I wish.

    Samsung have developed a technology called DLP, which television sets designed with it have a special chip inside to show 3D, so it is possible that this film will be released some day - but you'll obviously need one of these televisions to show it.

    Catherine Owens was speaking about it in an earlier interview...here it is.






    Originally posted by SamsungIntroduction

    Samsung introduces its new line of 3D-Ready DLP® HDTVs. These DLPs are equipped with technologies with inherent speed advantages over the Digital Micro-mirror Device (DMD) to generate the left and right images required for stereoscopic viewing. With the combination of this and recent technical innovations in shutter glasses, the user is able to experience a realistic high quailty, high definition 3-D image on their Samsung DLP® television set.

    Now you can enjoy your movies, shows and games in 3D without the annoying drawbacks of 3D viewing in the past. Samsung's line of 3D-Ready DLP® TVs has refresh rates of 120Hz, making the transitions in displaying the left and right images much faster, smoother, and flicker-free. Best of all, this new technology now comes at a very affordable price. Support from movie and game companies expand daily as the technology is accepted more and more by everyday consumers.





    Originally posted by SamsungWhat is 3D?

    DLP® 3D Technology

    Technology for the first DLP® 3-D television was introduced to displays in 2007. Utilizing the inherent speed advantages of the Digital Micromirror Device (DMD), this technology displays the left and right views required for stereoscopic, or 3-D imaging. When combined with shutter glasses, users will experience high quality, high definition 3-D viewing with DLP® HDTVs.

    DLP® 3D technology generates independent views for the left and right eyes. A synchronization signal is generated for each view and transmitted optically to shutter glasses that are worn by the viewer. The shutter glasses process the signal and control the shutter for each eye, insuring display of the correct view.
    DLP® 3D Requirements

    * A DLP® 3-D Ready TV offered by Samsung
    * VESA compatible LCD shutter glasses and sync signal transmitter
    * Video or graphics source which shows 3-D pictures using DLP® 3-D format
    * *For more info, refer to http://www.dlp.com/3D

    Advantages of DLP® 3-D HDTV Technology

    * The DLP® 3-D technology supplies a 60Hz frame rate signal to each eye (total equivalent to 120 Hz). This high video frame rate reduces flicker which is typical of other frame sequential stereographic display systems.
    * The 3-D HDTV technology has virtually zero implemenentation cost on new DLP® HDTV, benefiting consumers with a future-proof capability.
    * Older 3-D technologies used anaglyphic (red/blue) glasses. A DLP® 3-D HDTV system with shutter glasses gives exceptional color fidelity and superior picture depth.

    DLP® 3-D Image Format*

    3-D stereoscopic video content is sent to the TV through an HDMI or DVI port using the DLP® 3-D format. In this format, the left and right images are sampled using the DLP® unique TV. The two views are then overlaid and appear as a left and right checkerboard pattern in a conventional orthogonal sampled image. This format preserves the horizontal and vertical resolution of the left and right views providing the viewer with the highest image fidelity possible with the available bandwidth.



    Amazing stuff. And it's reality too.
  5. Thanks Drew, awesome stuff!
  6. Drew,
    Amazing post!!!
    thanks a lot for taking the time to share this!!!
    cheers from Arg!!
  8. Originally posted by germcevoyHotel and tickets booked. One month from today. Rock on



    nice!!
    I really envy you!! hehe!

  10. nice stuff Drew
  12. Now they're cool glasses. Very, very cool.
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