Tuesday, March 29, 2005

DEPTHQ SERVER PRESENTS HIGH-RESOLUTION 2D DISPLAY FOR MERCEDES



Bellevue, WA 03/29/2005: DepthQ Server employed for presentation of a unique, 2D high-resolution display for Mercedes Benz at the New York Car Show, March, 2005.

Exhibit designer, Dimensional Communications, Inc., of Northvale, NJ created an original display concept for their client, Mercedes Benz, to highlight four of their new car models. The display used two sets of four 60" plasma screens mounted vertically with Lightspeed’s digital media server technology, DepthQ, delivering a resolution of 1366 x 768 each.

This display was originally featured at the Los Angeles Auto Show, January, 2005 and is now being repeated at the New York Auto Show, March 2005.



The ultra high-resolution display was driven by Lightspeed’s proprietary digital media playback software, DepthQ Server. DepthQ Server cost effectively delivers high-resolution media playback to theaters, museum exhibits, portable theaters, motion simulators, and corporate events. DepthQ Server is being used by some of the most image-conscious companies in the world, such as Disney Imagineering and Imax Corporation. It has proven a cost effective and very reliable method for delivering high-resolution 2D and 3D HD video content.

See a live webcam of the Mercedes-Benz exhibit at the 2005 New York Auto Show. Designed and built by Dimensional Communications Inc. March 25th - April 3 2005 http://www.dimcom.com

















About Lightspeed:

Lightspeed Design Group, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is a highly skilled visual communications company providing creative design services for corporate events, museums and attractions. Lightspeed Design’s prestigious client list includes: US Army, Mercedes, Procter & Gamble, Nintendo of America, Continental, Science Museum of Minnesota, Busch Entertainment (Sea World).

About Dimensional Communications:

Dimensional Communications, Inc., designs and builds integrated communication structures for trade shows, interiors, specialty retail spaces and museums. Dimensional Communications is in the business of creating high-impact experiences that break through the clutter of everything competing for your visitor’s attention. Please visit www.dimcom.com to learn more.

Contact: Jeff Rische, Lightspeed Design Group, 1611 116th Ave NE, Suite 112 Bellevue, WA 98004 USA Voice: 425.637.2818 Fax: 425.696.0115 Email: info@LightspeedDesign.com

Website: http://www.LightspeedDesign.com

Saturday, March 26, 2005

LIGHTSPEED DELIVERS 3D PROJECTION SYSTEM AND PRESHOW TO KINGS CITY, EILAT ISREAL



Bellevue, WA- March, 2005: Lightspeed today announced delivery of a DepthQ HD server and 3D projection system to the new biblical attraction, Kings City, located in Eilat Israel.

The project included both the creation of a 4-minute custom film, as well as the installation of new 3D equipment.













Wednesday, March 02, 2005

DEPTHQ SERVER TESTED WITH SEEREAL TECHNOLOGIES AUTO STEREOSCOPIC MONITOR



DepthQ server was successfully tested with Seereal Technologies high quality auto stereoscopic monitor. Seereal’s technological roots are with the University of Dresden's Research Group for 3D Displays. HTTP://WWW.SEEREAL.COM



LIGHTSPEED WELCOMES DEPTHQ SERVER CLIENTS: SIMEX-IWERKS, IMAX, AND DISNEY IMAGINEERING



Bellevue, WA- Dec, 2004: Lightspeed today announced that during 2004 DepthQ Server had been selected by 3 of the amusement and film industries top stereoscopic developers: SimEx-Iwerks, IMAX Corporation, and Disney Imagineering.

"Lightspeed is very proud to have our technology selected by such prestigious and image conscious companies." said Chris Ward, Lightspeed Design’s President.

Each company used DepthQ Server in a unique way:

- SimEx-Iwerks used DepthQ Server to present its 3D demo reel within its 2004 IAAPA booth.

- IMAX used DepthQ Server for review and quality control of key stereo scenes during the final stages of production of the hit 3D film Polar Express.

- Disney Imagineering uses the software for an undisclosed project within one of its digital media divisions.

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.

DEPTHQ SERVER INSTALLED AT LIBEREC UNIVERSITY NORTH BOHEMIA



The "Technical University of Liberec" located in North Bohemia ( http://www.vslib.cz/en/) has purchased a license of Lightspeed’s DepthQ Server. The software was installed by Lightspeed Programmer Michal Husak.

DepthQ Server was used with a projection system assembled by AVMEDIA company. AVMEDIA is a Czech company specialized in visualization services. http://www.avmedia.cz/Frames/Frameset.asp

DepthQ Server is being used for visualization of pre-rendered architectonic interiors made in 3D MAX as well as for artistic experiments.







Wednesday, April 07, 2004

LIGHTSPEED ADDS ENXEBRE SISTEMAS AS DEPTHQ DEALER FOR SPAIN



Bellevue, WA- April 7, 2004: Lightspeed today announced the addition of ENXEBRE SISTEMAS,S.L. as the official dealer of DepthQ 3D Cinema Server for the country of Spain.

Enxebre Sistemas, S.L, company founded in 1995, offers 3-D stereoscopic production services and equipment for the entertainment market.

“Lightspeed is very pleased to add Enxebre as a DepthQ dealer, as Enxebre’s stereo 3D films show great attention to detail and a strong knowledge of stereography.”

In 2001, Enxebre produced the first Spanish, and possible European, underwater stereoscopic movie, also mixing live and synthetic image, which was selected by public as “the best attraction” in the ‘Galicia Digital’ exhibition.

In 2002, Enxebre was granted a Golden Partner of Barco Projection Systems, the leader in simulation & virtual reality projection systems company, by our specialization in 3-D projection equipment.

During 2002, Enxebre produced a six minute Ride style film for the entertainment market (Distributed by SIMEX), and started production on a new custom live and CGI film, and Pre-production of an adventure style underwater High Definition Live+CGI movie.

http://www.enxebre.es/



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