LIFE OF PI Sweeps 3 Top Honors At 3D Creative Arts Awards

I had the privilege of attending this years International 3D Society's 3D Creative Arts Awards Ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel's Crystal Ballroom and I must say I was very impressed with the evening! Kudos to Jim Chabin (President), Tom Cosgrove (Co-Chairman), Dan Schinasi (Co-Chairman) and the rest of their organization for an entertaining and full slate.

For me, the highlights were of course meeting a couple of my favorite movie industry personalities in Ang Lee (winner of three awards tonight - note I am quite a bit taller than he is, so I held my camera lower for my interview with him) and Leonard Maltin. I'll have more from them in later posts - stay tuned!

The room also paid a tribute to Ray Zone, the "3D King Of Hollywood" who passed away November 13, 2012.

I constantly had conversations going all night with all my 3D friends from around the globe and I'm really looking forward to doing it again next year.

Here's the official press release:

INTERNATIONAL 3D SOCIETY BESTOWS 25 AWARDS AT 4th ANNUAL CREATIVE ARTS CEREMONY IN LOS ANGELES

“BRAVE,” “THE AVENGERS” “KATY PERRY: PART OF ME” AND “BRITNEY SPEARS: FEMME FATALE” HONORED

3NET, ESPN, SKY UK, SKY ITALIA, AND KOREA BROADCASTING WIN TV AWARDS

The International 3D Society bestowed 25 honors for “distinguished achievement” in the 3D Creative Arts Awards Wednesday night at a black-tie ceremony held at the Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles. “Life of Pi” (20th Century Fox) swept several categories including: Best Live Action 3D Feature, Best Stereography – Live Action, and 3D Sequence/Moment of the Year. Two of the Society’s Lumiere™ statuettes were presented to: “Brave” (Pixar Animation Studios) for Best Animated 3D feature, and Best Stereography – Animation. “The Avengers” (Paramount Pictures) was honored for Best Use of 2D to 3D Conversion in 2012. ‘”Katy Perry: Part of Me” won in the category of Best Motion Picture Live Event.

“Life of Pi” director Ang Lee received the Society’s Harold Lloyd Filmmaker Award, which was presented by Lloyd’s granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd, and Society Co-Chairman Tom Cosgrove, CEO of 3net.

DreamWorks Animation (DWA) was honored with the Sir Charles Wheatstone Award for education and distinguished achievement for 3D body of work.

Panasonic Corporation was honored with the Society’s Century Award for its support of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games 3D broadcasts from London.

In television categories, 3net won Best Documentary for “Sky Soldier – The Vietnam War in 3D.” ESPN won Best Live Sports Broadcast for its 3D telecast of the 2012 BCS College Championship Game. Volkswagen Germany was awarded a Lumiere™ for Best 3D Commercial. Bwark Productions and Sky UK were honored for Best 3DTV Short Subject Program for “Little Crackers,” and PGS and Sky Italia won a statuette for Best 3DTV Entertainment Program for “The Little Prince.” The “Britney Spears: Femme Fatale Tour” 3D concert telecast won a Lumiere™ for Best 3DTV Entertainment.

Universal Studios Hollywood received a Lumiere™ statuette for Best Themed Attraction, “Transformers: The Ride.”

“The sheer volume and quality of work across all platforms was extraordinary this year,” said Buzz Hays, the Society’s Awards Committee Chairman.

“Our theme for the night was ‘Our Story Begins.’ Our honorees demonstrated that 3D is really just beginning to tell its story. But, the quality and breadth of content is very impressive,” said Society President, Jim Chabin.


Award winners include:


LIVE ACTION 3D FEATURE
Life of Pi
20th Century Fox

ANIMATED 3D FEATURE
Brave
Pixar Animation Studios

SHORT 3D MOTION PICTURE/NARRATIVE
La Luna
Pixar Animation Studios

3D DOCUMENTARY
Storm Surfers
Storm Surfers

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURE - OUTSTANDING USE OF 2D TO 3D CONVERSION
The Avengers
Marvel Studios & The
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

3D LIVE EVENT
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Paramount Pictures

STEREOGRAPHY – LIVE ACTION
Life of Pi
20th Century Fox

3D MOMENT OF THE YEAR
"Fish Flying Over Boat"
Life of Pi
20th Century Fox

STEREOGRAPHY – ANIMATION
Brave
Pixar Animation Studios
3D ELECTRONIC BROADCAST MEDIA - LIVE SPORTS
2012 BCS Championship
ESPN

3D ELECTRONIC BROADCAST MEDIA – ENTERTAINMENT
Sky Soldier: The Vietman War in 3D
3net

3D ELECTRONIC BROADCAST MEDIA - LIVE EVENT
Britney Spears: Femme Fatale Tour
3ality Technica

3D ELECTRONIC BROADCAST MEDIA – COMMERCIAL
Volkswagen "Flower Power"
Stereotec

THEMED ATTRACTION
Transformers: The Ride—3D
Universal Studios Hollywood

SIR CHARLES WHEATSTONE AWARD
DreamWorks Animation (DWA)

HAROLD LLOYD AWARD
Ang Lee

CENTURY AWARD
Panasonic Corporation

AUTODESK 3D INDEPENDENT SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Ora
The National Film Board of Canada

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE (JAPAN)
Tekken: Blood Vengeance
Namco Bandai / Sony PCL

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE (CHINA)
3D Taiwan
Gene Young 3D Image Co., Ltd

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE (KOREA)
The Fetus
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE (EUROPE)
Vicky and the Treasure of the Gods
Stereotec (Rat Pack Filmproduktion)

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE (3DTV - LIVE SPORTS)
The Ryder Cup (2012)
Sky UK

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE (3DTV - ENTERTAINMENT)
The Little Prince
PGS & Sky Italia

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE (3DTV - SHORT)
Little Crackers
Bwark Productions & Sky UK


In addition, two more 3D Technology Awards were presented to RealD, and Innoventive Software.

The program was held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Host Leonard Maltin, was assisted by actress Jackie Lloyd, granddaughter of Harold Lloyd, and singer/actress Meagan Chase. Voting was conducted during the month of January by 400 of the Society’s voting members.

About the International 3D Society And 3D@Home Consortium
The International 3D Society and 3D@Home Consortium advances 3D content, products and adoption through recognition, networking, communication for professionals and consumers. With over 60 companies and 500 professional members, the organization honors the year’s best during its 3D Technology and 3D Creative Awards programs; hosts worldwide meetings, workshops and demonstrations; and manages many online resources to assist consumers and professionals to further understand and integrate 3D into their lives. Visit: www.International3DSociety.com, www.3DatHome.org, and 3DUniversity.net to explore the full range of 3D information available.

Press Contact
Amy Prenner, (310) 709-1101
amy@theprennergroup.com

Society Information
Nick Urbom, (310) 880-2415
Nick@international3Dsociety.com

I'll keep you guys in the loop as the coming year moves along toward another banner 3D year and the 3D Creative Awards that honors those accomplishments. Of all the original material we saw at the show, I think Little Crackers by Bwark Productions and Sky UK was the most fun. Brilliant material! I highly recommend watching that 3DTV Short. Of course most of us have seen LIFE OF PI and BRAVE, but if you haven't - try to see them in theaters!

What's New In 3D: Talking With Samsung's Dan Schinasi

Here's a second interview I completed today - this time with Samsung's Dan Schinasi and what his state of the union on 3D looks like. Join me in welcoming Dan to MarketSaw along with Samsung's amazing 3D products and industry support!

Jim Dorey: Dan, being in senior marketing management at Samsung as well as co-chairing the I3DS must take up most of your time! How do you manage to stay on top of two such dynamic organizations?

Dan Schinasi: It’s a balancing act but one that I take pride in. One that leverages my passion for marketing the world’s greatest TVs and the incredible 3D experience they are capable of delivering. Of course none of it would be possible without the support of my Samsung colleagues and management as well as the dedicated and professional leadership at I3DS!

JD: Speaking of the I3DS, what are you most proud of during the past 12 months?
DS: There have been a number of accomplishments that I share with my Co-Chair Tom Cosgrove, I3DS President Jim Chabin, and his terrific staff. The first is the successful merger of I3DS and 3D@Home. The combined organizations complement each other; our combined membership spans the entire 3D spectrum: we have members from all parts of the globe representing studios, broadcasters, content creators, the medical community, eyewear manufacturers, exhibition equipment makers, as well as CE companies. All of whom have a passion of seeing 3D thrive.

JD: What do you see happening with 3D over the next quarter? Next 6 months?
DS: On the consumer and production side, we will see continuous growth and consumer adoption of 3D in theatrical and home entertainment. We will further collaborate with researchers to better understand the hidden benefits of 3D, how we can continue to push the technology forward, as well as other applications.

JD: There are still misnomers and missteps when the media covers 3D; why do you suppose that is?
DS: There was significant promotion around the launch of 3D TV back when it was introduced in January of 2010. At the time there was not an abundance of content to enjoy and the media focused on that fact (the same misconception was apparent for HD content after HDTV’s entered the marketplace in the 90s). There was also a fair amount of confusion regarding the use of 3D technology that led to factually incorrect stories such as prohibitively expensive 3D gear to enjoy the technology at home. I3DS and its members are passionate about the technology and happy to educate the community about the technology and experiences available.

JD: The 3D Awards are coming up on Feb 6 - what are you most looking forward to during the evening?
DS: I’m most looking forward to meeting industry colleagues and the awards ceremony. In particular, honoring Ang Lee for his dedication and artistic capabilities in 3D production. There are a handful but growing number of producers that effectively use 3D as a tool to complement the story line. We are excited to reward Ang Lee for joining this expanding circle of producers.

JD: Thanks for your time today Dan! Appreciate all the time you put into 3D from multiple fronts and continued success!
DS: Thank you Jim!

More interviews to come!

What's New In 3D: Talking With Jim Chabin, President Of The International 3D Society

I'm going to meeting many, many key individuals in Hollywood and beyond within the 3D motion picture industry in the coming days and I will be bringing you all up to speed with what is happening lately and what we can expect in the coming year(s). These guys are in the know. It's exciting to see the energy surrounding the 3D standard and the huge year ahead of us. I'll be introducing you to these various individuals so that you too can get the full picture.

Today I'm speaking with Jim Chabin, President of the International 3D Society. It's obvious how energetic and passionate he is about 3D but it's his ability to channel all that energy into the greater good of 3D that makes him unique for his important role.

Jim Dorey: Hi Jim, great talking with you again! Let's jump right into it: What are you most proud of during the past 12 months?
Jim Chabin: Plenty to be thrilled about. After honoring Martin Scorsese and our 3D professionals last year at the 3D Awards we've embarked upon an exciting year. Probably of most note is the tremendous growth of 3D internationally, especially in China. We spent some time in Asia and we're really just at the beginning here. Our society members continue to expand their markets and business as 3D unfolds further into the world markets. Just recently we're teaming up with MarketSaw in bringing together timely and accurate information to the media. We've got news stories, recent stats, a list of executives in the 3D industry willing to give quotes or interviews whenever needed and much more coming.

JD: What do you think of Lucasfilm's recent decision to postpone STAR WARS EPISODES II and III?

JC: It really doesn't have to be complicated as some would make it out to be. They are probably looking at better ways of doing things just as they have in the past and will continue to do. This is part of the reason why our new mutual initiative with MarketSaw is so important. We need to have the correct information out there. That list of 3D Executives you have accumulated to assist with future media stories involving our space will be a great asset! Disney is huge on 3D. I'm anxious to see their cutting edge 3D technology used with the STAR WARS franchise as they have with their Disney, Marvel and Pixar brands. 

JD: And we just heard the recent announcement of WORLD WAR Z going 3D! 

JC: Exactly. There's something new everyday. Of course I can't comment on some of the projects that we know are going stereoscopic 3D, but suffice to say there are more coming and we're thrilled.

JD: What's on your plate Jim - what can we expect in the coming months?

JC: Well we're honoring Ang Lee on Wednesday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel for his outstanding work in 3D for LIFE OF PI, along with all the other deserving award winners like DreamWorks Animation. It's a night we all look forward to every year. We are honoring Panasonic for making the Olympics 3D broadcasts a reality last year. It's also exciting to hear that we can look forward to over 50 3D feature films in theaters in 2013! Later this month we are presenting to the Association of National Advertisers annual media leadership meeting - these are the brand management senior leadership, so that's an incredible new opportunity for our industry. Getting national ad brands into 3D! And we have engaged our colleagues in cable at the highest level to get better information on the benefits of getting all these 3D TV 's activated with content from 3net, ESPN and others... So our plate is definitely pretty full! 

JD: Thanks for taking the time to speak with me on this today - I know this is crunch time before the awards on Wednesday.

JC: It all comes down to this week - I'll see you there!

More interviews to come!

Announcing MarketSaw's 3D Media Connect Initiative!

It's with great pleasure that I announce MarketSaw's new 3D Media Connect initiative. We're working closely with 3D industry insiders including the International 3D Society to deliver a much needed resource to today's media: A reliable and timely source of 3D information, talking points, executive quotes and interviews.

Today's media has a problem. They will see a story that they want to cover and can't quite get the vetted information that they need to complete their story before their deadline. Sometimes their stories can go out without the backing of solid data and supporting quotes for example. The problem is that all of this can lead to misleading or out of context information for the public to consume. Moreover, stories tend to propagate in a viral fashion throughout the Internet and build upon each other's mis-information.  It's kind of like saying a phrase to a person at the end of the line and telling him to pass it on down the line. By the time it reaches the end the phrase is changed entirely.

We want to help eliminate that problem. We're going to present good data and talking points on 3D and it's verticals, provide a roster of 3D executives and creative talent for support quotes and interviews, maintain a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list as well as a Myths Debunked page. Finally I'll be bringing back the MarketSaw 3D movie list.

It won't be a simple task, but the end result will be worth it. So if you are in media and need to make your deadline on anything to do with 3D entertainment, we are now your one stop shop.

I look forward to working with you all! If you aren't media but simply curious - by all means, check out the pages. Your comments are greatly appreciated. Email me at jim (at) marketsaw (dot) com.


Here are the Media Connect pages thus far!

Media Connect: 3D HOME	Welcome!
Media Connect: 3D CONTENT	Talking Points For Your Needs
Media Connect: 3D EXECUTIVES	Quotes and Interviews Available
Media Connect: 3D FAQs	Coming Soon
Media Connect: 3D MYTHS DEBUNKED	Coming Soon
Media Connect: 3D MOVIE LIST	Coming Soon

4th Annual 3D Creative Arts Awards - Feb 6, 2013, Beverly Hills Hotel

3D Month Continues! I'm excited to announce the upcoming 3D Creative Arts Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 6th, 2013. The International 3D Society is the host. Yours truly will be there and mingling with of all those amazing and creative 3D aficionados. Expect full details!

As 3D enthusiasts yourself, I'm sure you will be interested in this gala event!

Here is the official announcement (emphasis is mine):

Dear friends,

On behalf of the Board of Governors of the International 3D Society and 3D@Home, we cordially invite you to join us as we honor the people and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the 3D arts and technologies at this year’s 4th Annual 3D Creative Arts Awards.

Our annual black tie dinner has become an exciting and enjoyable evening for our friends to gather and celebrate the best of 3D from around the world.

Please join us as we honor director Ang Lee for his extraordinary achievement with ‘Life of Pi,’ DreamWorks Animation (DWA) for their leadership in 3D artistic and technical achievement, and 3net as it celebrates its 2nd anniversary.

Your red carpet cocktail reception, honoring this year’s 3D Technology Award Winners, will be held at 6pm. Dinner will follow in the Crystal Ballroom at 7pm, and our program will begin promptly at 8pm.

There are a limited number of tickets and tables available, so we encourage you to RSVP as soon as you know you’d like to join us.

For all Table and Ticketing information, please call (310) 429-3830 or email info@influencepictures.com.

Join us for 3D’s biggest night of the year!

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Copyright © 2013 International 3D Society, All rights reserved.


Our mailing address is:
International 3D Society
16255 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 525
Encino, CA 91436
www.international3Dsociety.com

This Is 3D MONTH On MarketSaw! Stay Tuned For Exciting Site Additions And News!

We're ramping up here for the whole month of January leading into the 3D Awards of the International 3D Society which happen on February 6.

In fact. today was a big day for stereoscopic 3D at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. There were panelists and presentations from such 3D industry players as Maria Costeira – CEO, XPAND; Jim Chabin – President, International 3D Society and 3D@Home; David Cohen – Associate Editor, Features , Variety; Rick Heineman – SVP Marketing Communications , RealD; Jim Mainard – Head of Digital Strategy and New Business Development, Dreamworks Animation; Tom Morrod – Director, Consumer and Media Technology, IHS Global, Ltd.; Steve Schklair – CEO, 3ality Digital; William Sherak – President, StereoD; Adrian Pennington – Editor, Journalist, Copywriter; David Brenner – CEO, Principal Media; Bryan Burns – VP, Strategic Business Planning and Development, ESPN; John Cassy – Director, Sky 3D, bSkyb; Tom Cosgrove – President and CEO , 3net; Eisuke Tsuyuzaki – Chief Technology Officer, Panasonic Corporation of North America; Yulia Poltorak – VP, International In-Home Sales, The Walt Disney Studios; Chris Chinnock – Co-Founder, 3D@Home Consortium and President, Insight Media; Scott Hettrick – Editor in Chief , Hollywoodinhidef.com; Carolyn Giardina – Contributing Editor, Technology , The Hollywood Reporter; James Fishler – Senior Vice President, Marketing and Go-to-Market Operations, LG Electronics USA; Matt Liszt – Vice President, Marketing , MasterImage 3D; Bernard Mendiburu – VP Professional Market , Volfoni - 3D Consortium; Kathleen Schroter – Executive Manager, 3D Innovation Center, Berlin , Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Berlin; Lisa Truitt – President , National Geographic Cinema Ventures; Ami Dror – Co-Founder and CSO, XPAND; Michael Duenas – Chief Public Health Officer , American Optometric Association; Jim Sheedy – Director of Research , Pacific University Oregon; Ken Lowe – VP Engineering and Co-Founder, VIZIO; Peter Lude – Senior Vice President of Engineering, Sony; Dan Schinasi – HDTV Product Planning, Samsung Electronics and Roland Vlaicu – Senior Director, Broadcast Imaging , Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

You can see more details about these sessions right here. We'll have more news coming from the show as we get it!

2013 has over 50 S3D movies on tap for us and that has me over the top with excitement. We all know about the big budget ones like: HANSEL AND GRETEL WITCH HUNTERS, JACK THE GIANT SLAYER, Oz the Great and Powerful, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Iron Man 3, PACIFIC RIM, The Great Gatsby, Star Trek Into Darkness, Man of Steel, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Thor: The Dark World, 47 Ronin, Gravity and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. But what movies are going to sneak up on us and truly surprise us with they're ingenuity and creativity? Stay tuned! We've got a lot to discuss!!

More site additions and exciting news coming this week!

Variety Reports: Leading 3D Organizations Merge

Tim here. Variety has reported that The International 3D Society and the 3D@Home Consortium have merged into one company. Here is the official press release:

In the world of 3D, maybe one is better than two.

The industry's two top 3D organizations - the International 3D Society (I3DS) and the 3D@Home Consortium - are merging into a single association, effective immediately.

The move also merges the two orgs' rosters, with the combined org -- monikered the International 3D Society and 3D@Home -- comprising members in 20 countries and chapters in North America, China, Japan, Korea, Europe and the U.K. Leadership at both orgs has ratified the merger.

"This newly formed organization will serve to spearhead the growth and expansion of the 3D entertainment industry across the entire ecosystem - from content conception and development, to consumer education and adoption," said Tom Cosgrove, co-chair of the combined org, who's also prexy and CEO of 3net, the 3D channel co-venture of Discovery, Sony and Imax.

Dan Schinasi, the org's other co-chair and senior TV planner at Samsung Electronics, believes 3D in-home consumption will be spurred by dropping prices in consumer electronics. "3D entertainment in the home has become an affordable proposition, with entry-level sets falling below $1,000," he said. Schinasi added that new platforms such as 3D Blu-ray discs and 3D streaming of sports and entertainment channels will contribute to the growth of the 3D medium.

"From supporting content creators to educating consumers, our two groups have distinguished themselves in providing neutral, non-branded information," said Jim Mainard, past chair at I3DS and head of digital strategy at DreamWorks Animation. "Their combined power and scope will maximize our ability to steadily grow 3D across countless media platforms in education."

I3DS topper Jim Chabin will lead the new org, whose membership includes more than 60 companies and 500 individuals. Studio and TV members include Disney, DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Pixar, ESPN, Turner Broadcasting, BSkyB and National Geographic Cinema Ventures.

Other corporate members include Panasonic, XpanD 3D, Dolby Laboratories, 3ality Technica, Masterimage 3D, RealD, IMAX, StereoD, CCTV China, Korea Telecomm, Intel, THX, Microsoft, Technicolor, Samsung, Sony Electronics, MobiTV, BluFocus, Eutelsat, Vizio, among others.

About the International 3D Society And 3D@Home Consortium
The International 3D Society & 3D@Home Consortium advances 3D content, products and adoption through recognition, networking, communication for professionals and consumers. With over 60 companies and 500 professional members, the organization honors the year’s best during its 3D Technology and 3D Creative Awards programs; hosts worldwide meetings, workshops and demonstrations; and manages many online resources to assist consumers and professionals to further understand and integrate 3D into their lives. Visit: www.International3DSociety.com, www.3DatHome.org, and 3DUniversity.net to explore the full range of 3D information available.

Stereoscopic 3D Technology Awards Coming October 5, 2010; Call For Nominations Now On

Jim here. The International 3D Society is now accepting nominations for its Stereoscopic 3D Technology Awards to be held October 5, 2010 at 7pm at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

The 3D Technology Awards honor technological achievement in the stereoscopic medium -- mainly cinema, television, special venue, themed attractions, video games, PC and other media. The Society announced today that it is accepting entries from the 3D professional community to be voted upon by a blue-ribbon 3D Technology Awards panel. The first 3D Technology Awards of its kind, the program will recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the advancement of stereoscopic arts and technologies from January 1, 1980 through December 31, 2009.

"The International 3D Society is seeking to honor the contributions of engineers, scientists, and inventors who have helped to create the stereoscopic medium," said 3D Awards Committee co-chair and Oculus 3D President Lenny Lipton. "We are interested in calling attention to work that has been done in the recent past to advance the technology of the 3D moving image."

Buzz Hays, Society Chair and Senior Vice President of the Sony 3D Technology Center, Sony Corporation of America, added, "For those of us who have worked in 3D, it is nice to see our colleagues recognized with awards presented by their peers."

"All of us working in this exciting 3D environment today realize we are standing on the shoulders of giants who created the very technologies which make stereoscopic 3D possible," said Jim Chabin, President of the International 3D Society. The organization is a professional community dedicated to advancing the arts and technologies of Stereoscopic 3D.

The 3D Technology Awards Show will feature MasterImage3D passive glasses and technology. Rules, regulations and entry forms are available online at http://www.international3dsociety.com/awardstech.html. There is no entry fee for submissions. The deadline for submissions is May 30, 2010. Nominees will be announced prior to the show.

International 3D Society sponsors include Signature Sponsor XpanD and Founding Sponsors MasterImage 3D, Panasonic Hollywood Lab and IMAX.

AWESOME! About time this took place. I am really looking forward to seeing the outcome of the show! Best of luck to everyone involved.