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

LIGHTSPEED DELIVERS 3D PROJECTION SYSTEM TO IONTANK

Bellevue, WA- February, 2004: Lightspeed today announced delivery of a DepthQ HD server and 3D projection system to corporate producer IonTank.

Lightspeed Design Group is a highly skilled visual communications company providing creative design services for corporate events, museums, and attractions. Products and services include: video production, ride films, 3D cinema software and projections.

LIGHTSPEED PRESENTS AT S.P.I.E. STEREOSCOPIC CONFERENCE

San Jose, CA- January, 2004: Today at the 2004 Stereoscopic Displays and Applications Conference, Lightspeed presented an important technical paper: DepthQ Universal System For Stereoscopic Video Visualization.

The SPIE Stereoscopic conference is the years most significant technical gathering of scientists and experts in the field of stereoscopic visualization.

Other participants included: NHK Science and Technical Research Labs. (Japan), NVIDIA Corporation (USA), University of Washington (USA), Stereographics Corp. (USA), Waseda Univ. (Japan), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), Philips Research USA (Netherlands), The US Army (USA), and Toshiba Corp. (Japan)

DepthQ was one of the featured media playback technologies for the “3D Screening Session” where high-definition films from around the world were presented.

Lightspeed’s Senior Software Engineer, Dr. Michal Husak, presented the paper: DepthQ Universal System for Stereoscopic Video Visualization on WIN32 Platform.

Lightspeed’s President, Chris Ward, also participated in a panel session: "3D and 4D Attractions - The New Stereoscopic Cinema".

Lightspeed Design Group is a highly skilled visual communications company providing creative design services for corporate events, museums, and attractions. Products and services include: video production, ride films, 3D cinema software and projections.

LIGHTSPEED EXHIBITS REAR PROJECTED 3D AT IAAPA 2003

Orlando, FL- November, 2003: Lightspeed is pleased to announce an exhibition of rear projection technology at IAAPA 2003, the American Paper Optics booth.

The presentation was based on unique “black screen” rear projection glass that exhibits near-perfect stereoscopic extinction, while maintaining high resistance to ambient light.

The following photos have not been retouched.

LIGHTSPEED INSTALLS STEREO 3D CINEMA AT COSI TOLEDO

Toledo, OH- October, 2003: Lightspeed is very pleased to announce the opening of a 3D Cinema at COSI, Toledo, Ohio.

COSI is a dynamic center of hands-on science, learning and fun where visitors enjoy extraordinary learning opportunities as they are immersed in larger-than-life experiences.

LIGHTSPEED INSTALLS 3D CINEMA EQUIPMENT FOR CONTINENTAL TEVES’ MOBILE EXHIBIT

Bellevue, WA- September, 2003: Continental Teves' "Safely There" mobile exhibit and marketing campaign, featuring a 3D high-definition film by Lightspeed is now crisscrossing the country in an 85-foot mobile exhibit powered by DepthQ 3D Cinema Technology.

Perfecting Projection Technology

Lightspeed's DepthQ Stereoscopic Media Server and inexpensive digital video projectors are used to play back the 3D film, at HDTV resolution. DepthQ is a specialized professional-quality digital server technology for the display of stereoscopic 3D film and video media. The system is easy enough for the trailer staff to operate yet rugged enough to withstand a six-month touring schedule.

No matter how much care goes into the film making process, audiences will not experience a realistic 3D movie unless the projection technology is up to the task. Lightspeed has achieved the finest 3D imagery possible using a relatively simple off-the-shelf equipment configuration.











A typical DepthQ 3D Digital Cinema is configured with two high quality DLP™ based video projectors, the DepthQ Digital Media Server and a silver screen. Lightspeed's proprietary software adds the final touch of perfection by combining the power of realtime 3D nVidia graphics (OpenGL) with Windows streaming video technology. Lightspeed algorithms fine-tune the streaming video to create the best possible 3D experience based on the dimensions of the theater where the film is being shown.


Lightspeed Design Group is a highly skilled visual communications company providing creative design services for corporate events, museums, and attractions. Products and services include: video production, ride films, 3D cinema software and projections.

LIGHTSPEED DELIVERS DEPTHQ STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA SERVER TO ŠKODA AUTO

Bellevue, WA- July, 2003: Lightspeed Design Group today announced the delivery of DepthQ Stereoscopic Media Server to Škoda Auto, a member of The Volkswagen group.

DepthQ is a specialized professional-quality digital 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.





Škoda Auto, a leading automotive manufacturer located in the Czech Republic, ships more than 400,000 cars per year. http://www.skoda-auto.com

Using a rear-projected 3D display technique, Škoda Auto recently employed Lightspeed's DepthQ 3D server to display a unique promotional film, at a recent European trade exhibition.


Lightspeed Design Group is a highly skilled visual communications company providing creative design services for corporate events, museums, and attractions. Products and services include: video production, ride films, 3D cinema software and projections.