There were a large number of Ultra HDTVs unveiled at CES, but HD or Blu-ray played on a 4K display “visually is not an enjoyable experience,” contends Technicolor CEO Frederic Rose. “A lot of manufacturers say ‘don’t worry, we have software that can upgrade what you are watching.’ What we see is that it doesn’t work because the chip technology that is used in the Connected TVs is actually not performing enough for what is required.” Technicolor is suggesting an alternative. Continue reading CES 2013: Technicolor Addresses 4K Upscaling, Color Science

Canon is showing it line of cameras including the EOS-1D C, EOS C100, EOS C300 and EOS C500 (which began shipping last month with a $30,000 list price). It also announced two additional Cinema EOS Primes, a 14mm and 135mm, both slated to ship in the spring. Larry Thorpe, national marketing exec and senior fellow at Canon USA, offered his take on the direction of 4K. Continue reading CES 2013: Larry Thorpe Discusses Canon and a 4K Viewpoint

Toshiba showed that it is serious about 4K with a range of Ultra HDTVs, including the L9300 series that will be available in 58-, 65- and 84-inch LED models. To demonstrate what native 4K would look like on its displays, the company showed 4K content shot with a RED Epic camera and played from the soon-to-be-released, $1,450 REDRAY 4K Cinema Player. Continue reading CES 2013: Toshiba Teams With RED For 4K Ultra HD Demo

Sharp showed a 32-inch 4K IGZO monitor, initially aimed at professional applications such as CAD, architecture and medical applications. The Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (IGZO) technology increases the amount of light transmitted per pixel. Continue reading CES 2013: Sharp Shows 4K IGZO Monitor, 4K and 8K TVs

While the latest new displays and the stunning new tablets and smartphones tend to get the bulk of the attention at CES, in the smaller booths, hidden in the nooks and crannies of the Las Vegas Convention Center, one can find a smattering of simpler, humbler tools that can make life a lot easier for people on working in physical production. Here, we look at some tools for shooting in the field that are all new at this year’s CES, including lights, camera mounts, protective gear and storage options. Continue reading CES 2013: Production Tools for Personal and Professional Use

Panasonic demonstrated its interest in 4K through the CES unveiling of a prototype 56-inch 4K OLED display and 20-inch 4K tablet. It is also focusing on production, previewing a proof of concept 4K x 2K camcorder that is aimed at prosumer applications as well as broadcast. The camera will offer a frame rate of 30 fps, but very little additional information was provided. Continue reading CES 2013: Panasonic Shows Proof of Concept 4K Camcorder

Texas Instruments was on hand at CES with its DLP Pico Projectors, which can be used for applications from business to the home. The company of course also makes the 4K DLP Cinema chip found in digital cinema projectors from Barco, Christie and NEC, but TI’s strategic production manager Tony Adamson showed caution when asked about 4K for the home. Continue reading CES 2013: Texas Instruments Cautious About 4K for the Home

Health professionals gathered Thursday for a panel at the Digital Health Summit to talk about “Why Healthcare Has Its Head in the Cloud.” Unlike many other industries that have been quick to adopt cloud connectivity, the health industry has noticeably lagged, said Don Jones, from Qualcomm Life who moderated the discussion. Panelists discussed the benefits of accumulating data in the cloud for more in-depth analysis and expanding preventative potential. Continue reading CES 2013: Healthcare Professionals Won Over By the Cloud

Vizio is adding an app for 3DGO! — Sensio Technologies’ 3D VOD service — to its Vizio Internet Apps on its Theatre 3D Smart TV models. Sensio is making the app, and is talking with additional set makers about this opportunity. Aimed at growing the amount of available 3D content in the home, 3DGO! currently offers roughly 30 titles, primarily documentaries. Continue reading CES 2013: Vizio To Launch 3DGO! App On its Smart TVs

Dynamics Inc. is showcasing a credit card “charge plus instant reward” solution that blends a multi-account credit card with a customer profile and purchase-tracking infrastructure. This enables Dynamics’ client companies to instantly offer personally relevant rewards to consumers when they make purchases. The battery-powered card allows users to securely choose from rewards using mechanized buttons on the card. Continue reading CES 2013: Interactive Credit Card Enables Instant Rewards

Just as phones and TV have become “smart,” the latest generation of cars are much more digitally enhanced to keep drivers connected and keep their eyes on the road with a variety of hands-free voice controls and wireless offerings. From Ford’s SYNC interface to Hyundai’s Blue Link to Chrysler’s Uconnect, car manufacturers are upping the ante with displays and concepts at CES, expanding infotainment, connectivity and security. Continue reading CES 2013: Cars to Become More Connected and Conversational

Soundmatters introduced an improved and more compact audiophiles level Bluetooth monitor for traveling production professionals. The foxL DASH 7 has a wider sound field and tighter mid-bass than their earlier system and a thinner profile that packs better in overstuffed flight luggage. Only 3/4-inch thick and weighing only 7.1 ounces it can hide below the edge of tablets for video reviews with accurate reproduction with an impressive sound field for stereo playback. Continue reading CES 2013: Ultra Portable Personal Bluetooth Sound Monitor

Adonit introduced the new Jot Touch, a pressure sensitive stylus that uses Bluetooth 4.0 to add pressure sensitivity to enabled programs on iPads. The battery lasts up to one month with normal use and two shortcut buttons let you adjust tools quickly. Palm rejection makes it easy to concentrate on the image and not worry about where your hands are placed. Continue reading CES 2013: iPad Meets Pressure Sensitive Jot Touch Stylus

Care enough to send something special, but don’t want to spend money on a physical gift? Virtual gifting might be the thing for you. The social network trend sees friends exchanging free 2D and 3D objects on Facebook and other sites. App developer Limitless Computing has come up with an animated gift protocol it calls Vyzar that allows users to overlay a veneer of augmented reality over existing video or stills. Continue reading CES 2013: Virtual Gifting with Vyzar Augmented Reality

PhoneSuit Inc. introduced Lightplay, a Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Pico projector with a motion controller that fits in the palm of your hand. Built-in Wi-Fi, rechargeable battery and tiny dimensions make this a very portable package. Android apps can run directly on the projector or it can be used with multiple connections from other devices. Continue reading CES 2013: New Lightplay Wi-Fi Projector Works with Android