Wednesday, April 07, 2004

LIGHTSPEED ADDS SUPPORT FOR STEREOGRAPHIC'S SYNTHAGRAM TO DEPTHQ



Glasses-Free 3D Digital Software
Visual Communications Company Adds SynthaGram Support Into Software

San Rafael, CA March 30th, 2004 - Lightspeed Design Group, a corporate video producer and developer of stereoscopic 3D software technologies, has added support for the SynthaGramTM Glasses-Free 3DTM monitors to its DepthQ 3D Cinema Server software.

Chris Ward, President of Lightspeed, has worked with other autostereoscopic, or glasses-free 3D, technologies in the past and believes that the SynthaGram 202 is the only product to address the needs of high-end corporate clients in the event and exhibition industries.

"StereoGraphics has done it!" said Chris Ward. "The SynthaGram 202 is the first and only glasses-free 3D product that meets our needs. When creating 3D content for exhibitions, there are three crucial elements – there has to be real 3D depth, the 3D images have to be beautiful, clear, and wide, and the solution has to be convenient and reliable. The SynthaGram 202 is the only glasses-free 3D product that meets all three requirements."

Lightspeed was pleased with the outstanding technical support from StereoGraphics, which provided well-written white papers and a Software Developer’s Kit (SDK). Lightspeed was able to quickly understand the parameters and concepts for adding support for the SynthaGram to its DepthQ OpenGL software. The result was SynthaGram image displayed at 30 frames per second using standard compression techniques.

Lightspeed Design's DepthQ 3D Cinema Server is a specialized professional-quality server technology for the display of stereoscopic 3D film and video media. DepthQ cost effectively delivers high-resolution media to 3D theaters, museum exhibits, portable theaters, motion simulators, and corporate events.

Lightspeed premiered the SynthaGram driven by DepthQ at the Exhibitor Show in Las Vegas, March 15th-17th. Reaction to the SynthaGram from exhibition experts and marketing executives was excellent, and many exhibitors are considering incorporating the SynthaGram into their exhibit plans.

About StereoGraphics
StereoGraphics remains the world's leading supplier of the Stereo3D visualization industry that it created more than 20 years ago. StereoGraphics' CrystalEyes shuttering eyewear and Monitor ZScreen products are the industry leading stereo viewing products for professionals. The SynthaGram monitor, with its ultra bright image and wide viewing angles, is now setting the new standard for Glasses-Free 3D.

For more information on StereoGraphics and/or the SynthaGram Glasses-Free 3D monitors, including pricing, please visit http://www.StereoGraphics.com/SynthaGram, call 800-783-2660 (outside the United States, +1-415-459-4500) or send an email to sales@StereoGraphics.com.

About Lightspeed Design
Lightspeed Design Group is a highly skilled visual communications company providing video production services and technologies for corporate events, museums, and attractions. Lightspeed Design's prestigious client list includes: Procter & Gamble, Nintendo of America, Continental, Science Museum of Minnesota, Sony, and Busch Entertainment (Sea World). For more information, please visit http://www.lightspeeddesign.com/3dcinema.html

StereoGraphics is a registered trademark and SynthaGram is a trademark of StereoGraphics Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

STEREOGRAPHICS COMPANY CONTACT:
Michael Longerbeam, Director of Marketing
(415) 256-2225
michaell@StereoGraphics.com