Stereoscopic Displays and Applications Conference
Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XX
Conference and Exhibition
Monday-Wednesday 19-21 January 2009
San Jose Convention Center, California, USA.
 
SD&A Conference News Blast (12 January 2009)
 
News and information about the annual Stereoscopic Displays and Applications (SD&A) conference.
 
In this message:
- There is still time to register and attend SD&A 2009! 
- "In Your Face 3D" exhibit and books
- Demonstration session - Advance exhibitor listing sneak peek
- 3D Theatre - Advance screening listing sneak peek
- 3D Gaming Session
- 3D Phantogram Exhibit
- 20th Anniversary of SD&A
- Important Dates
 
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There is still time to register and attend SD&A 2009!
 
The "Stereoscopic Displays Application Issues" short course: 18 January 2009
   (a separate fee from the conference)
 
The "Stereoscopic Displays and Applications" conference: 19-21 January 2009
 
The 3D Theatre Session: 5:30-7:30pm 19 January 2009
   (attendance included in full conference/symposium registrations, or also available for a separate charge)
   www.stereoscopic.org/3dcinema
 
The Stereoscopic Displays and Applications Demonstration Session: 6pm-8:30pm 20 January 2009
  (attendance included in full conference/symposium registrations, or also available for a separate charge)
  (limited exhibit booth registrations still available)
  www.stereoscopic.org/demo
 
There's a huge range of 3D activities organised for the full 3 days of the SD&A conference.  Don't miss it!
The advance program is here:  www.stereoscopic.org/2009
 
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"In Your Face 3D" exhibit and books
 
Sports Illustrated recently launched their new book "In Your Face 3D - The Best 3D Book Ever" featuring an amazing collection of stereoscopic sports photography by Sports Illustrated photographer David E. Klutho.  Ron Labbe who did the 3D artwork and layouts for the book will be presenting a paper on the Monday of the conference and in concert with this a collection of large format prints from the book will be exhibited outside the conference room.  Plenty of 3D glasses will be on hand to view the exhibit.  Copies of the book will also be available for sale from the IS&T book store.
 
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Demonstration session - Advance exhibitor listing sneak peek
 
This year's demonstration session is again set to be a marvelous showcase of stereoscopic 3D displays and technologies.  This single session is your best chance to see so many 3D displays with your own eyes in one place.  The session takes place 6:00pm:30pm Tuesday 20 January 2009 in Exhibit Hall A of the San Jose Convention Center.  All full conference/symposium registrations include entry to the demonstration session.  Separate entry into the Demonstration session is also available for a separate fee.
 
Here is a sneak peek at the some of the exhibitors who will be participating in this year's demonstration session:
  - NVIDIA                      High quality stereoscopic rendering on 120 Hz LCD panels
  - Philips 3D Solutions        Several WOWvx autostereoscopic 3D displays
  - University of Durham, UK    Avoiding excessive perceived depth in stereoscopic cinemathography
  - Pavonine, Korea             5.5" wire grid stereoscopic display
  - Fraunhofer Institute        An autostereoscopic 3D Display using an OLED backlight
  - Polaris Sensor Technologies A stereoscopic LCD 3D display system
  - CRC Canada                  2D to 3D conversion on a 20" Philips 3D monitor
  - HoloGraphics                Stereoscopic digital still cameras using StereoData Maker
  - Kawai Laboratory Japan      Prototype stereoscopic video camera system
  - Caltech/JPL                 New software for building stereo display applications in Java
  - Tokyo University            16-view 3D display using slanted pixel structure LCD panel
  - University of Tsukuba       The course integral volumetric imaging display
  - PassmoreLab                 Coversion of 2D film content to 3D
  - Bare Hill Software          Personal stereographic viewer of digital images and video
  - Lightspeed Design           DepthQ 3D projector and DepthQ stereoscopic media server
  - Intravista                  A projection based stereoscopic display system using high-power LEDs
  - Hewlett-Packard
  - Kanagawa Institute of Technology
  - Tokushima University
and more!
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3D Theatre - Advance screening listing sneak peek
 
We have again collected an impressive selection of stereoscopic 3D content for this year's 3D Theatre session.  The purpose of this two hour session is to showcase the wonderful 3D content that is being produced around the world.  The audience are provided with free circularly polarized 3D glasses and all content is viewed in full-color polarized 3D on two stereoscopic projection systems from JVC and Christie.  The 3D Theatre session is held 5:30pm-7:30pm Monday 19 January 2009 at the San Jose Convention Center.  All full conference/symposium registrations include entry to the 3D Theatre session.  Separate entry into the 3D Theatre session is also available for a separate fee.
 
Here's a sneak peek at some of the 3D content that will be shown at this session:
 - Coraline 3D Trailer       Laika Studios
 - Wanderlust                Encyclopediapictura
 - Spatial Art               NHK Media Technology
 - The Curse of Skull Rock   Red Star 3D
 - Bubble Hunters            Daniel Ridley-Ellis
 - Milky Way                 Tokyo Polytechnic University
 - Portal                    Justin Knowles
 - Scarecrow                 Cinema and Photo Research Institute
 - 3xperimentia              Team 3xperimentia
 - Colours of Australia      Jumbo Vision International
 - Delusion 3D               Virtual Experience
 - Fireworks Symphony        Takashi Sekitani
 - Reminiscence              Celine Tricart
 - Bigger than Big           Swinburne University of Technology
 - The Witch Way             3D Experience
 - Mine Lifeline             Dzignlight Studios
 - Mr Egg                    Bronislav Vavrinka & GALI-3D
 - Ghost Car                 John Hart
 - The making of Slow Glass  Thomas R Koester
 - 3DHD Brain Surgery        tree-D Films and TrueVision Systems
 - Mermaid Parade            Stone Circle Productions
 - Ultimate Wave             K2
 - MAIJISHAN GROTTO          Waseda University
 - Bajraroad                 Andrzej Waluk
and much more!
 
This is usually our highest attended session and is set to be another must-see in 3D event.
 
The 3D Theatre session will be judged and the prize winners will be announced at the conference.
 
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3D Gaming Demonstration
 
On the Wednesday evening of the SD&A conference we are organising a 3D Gaming Demonstration where some of the latest games will be demonstrated in live stereoscopic 3D.  This will be held as part of the Electronic Imaging All-Conference Reception which is held 7:30pm-9:30pm Wednesday 21 January 2009 at the San Jose Convention Center.  All full conference/symposium registrations allow you entry to this event. 
 
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3D Phantogram Exhibit
 
An exhibition of 3D Phantograms will again be held this year.  Phantograms are a unique 3D art form which are a fascination to view.  The exhibit will include phantograms from stereographer Terry Wilson and contributors from around the world.  Plenty of 3D glasses will be on hand to view this exhibit. 
 
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20th Anniversary of SD&A
 
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Stereoscopic Displays and Applications conference. 
 
On Monday 19 January at 12 noon, some speeches and presentations will be made in celebration of this significant achievement.
 
On Monday 19 January 7:45pm to late, we will be holding the SD&A 20th Anniversary banquet at our regular restaurant - the "Bo Town" (just 2 blocks from the convention center).  Sign-up details will be available at the conference. 
 
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IMPORTANT DATES
18-22 Jan 2009       Electronic Imaging Symposium
    18 Jan - Stereoscopic Display Application Issues Short Course
    19-21 Jan - Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XX
        Monday: Technical Papers, 3D Theater, SD&A 20th Anniversary Dinner
        Tuesday: Technical Papers, Keynote Presentation, Demonstration Session, Phantogram Exhibit
        Wednesday: Technical Papers, two Discussion Forums, Phantogram Exhibit, Reception (3D Gaming)
    22 Jan - The Engineering Reality of Virtual Reality 2009

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