In case you are seeking to turn your next film right into a three dimensional cinematic masterpiece, having a quality camera to record things is a need. But, prudence demands that could-be James Camerons film with a primary-rate monitor to view all that video besides. Great point Marshall Electronics has made the Orchid OR-70-3D monitor to fulfill all of your moviemaking needs. It has got a 7.2-inch, 1600 x 600 glasses-free 3D display that works using parallax barrier and lenticular hybrid technology — all in a package that weighs just below three pounds. In an effort to permit you to fine tune things in all three dimensions, there’s real-time waveform and color vectorscope monitoring together with a set of alternative 3D tuning tools. The price for such prodigious production value? $7,899, which feels like plenty, but when it helps you’re making a better Avatar you could have no problems recouping your investment. PR’s after the break.
New ORCHID® 7-inch portable monitor offers “glasses-free” solution for 3D camera operators, cinematographers, and content producers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Marshall Electronics, a number one manufacturer of pro LCD monitors for Broadcast, Studio, and tv production will unveil the world’s first autostereoscopic 3D (“glasses-free”) 7-inch portable / camera-top monitor at IBC 2011 in Amsterdam on September 9th-13th. The ORCHID® OR-70-3D lightweight 3D monitor doesn’t require passive or active glasses and will be used as a camera viewfinder or portable 3D production display.
The OR-70-3D is the newest addition to Marshall Electronics’ expanding lineup of 3D monitoring solutions. In 2010, Marshall introduced the robust and highly-praised 3D-241- HDSDI 24-inch stereoscopic 3D LCD monitor, that is currently getting used on a variety of high-budget 3D projects all over the world. “Marshall continues to support the expansion and expansion of world 3D production,” said Nathan Mordukhay, VP of Sales & Marketing. “The OR-70-3D is now the main versatile and technologically advanced 3D monitoring solution available to filmmakers and content producers.”
With parallax barrier and lenticular hybrid technology, the OR-70-3D provides superior 3D images with 1600 x 600 screen resolution. For precision 3D calibration, the OR-70-3D provides dual real-time Waveform and Vectorscope, including various 3D analysis features corresponding to Check Box, Difference, Blending, Compare, and more. Integrated mux and independent loop-through eliminate the requirement of one more external converter. Delay-compensated horizontal mirror flip supports both channels respectively. Like most portable Marshall monitors, this unit also supports large battery adapters and 1/4″-20 mounting for mobility and adaptability.
Compare Box
Compare Box is a brand new and innovative feature for 3D calibration. This convenient onscreen tool compares a particular region of both channels with easy-to-read graphs for Y, R, G, B with numeric display. Compare Box is a “must-have” feature for precision 3D camera alignment.
Check Box (Checkerboard)
Check Box provides a quilted layout of both left and right channels for depth check, channel difference, and more. The scale of the box may be adjusted using front panel rotary encoder.
Emboss (Alpha-Channel View)
an entire frame Embossed or Luminance Difference View shows the variation between Left Eye and Right Eye.
H Marker
This new horizontal marker provides a ruler for 3D depth control. The location and space between lines could be adjusted using front panel rotary encoder.
The OR-70-3D retails for $7899 and could be shipping October 1st.
Other new ORCHID® products being showcased at IBC 2011 include the fully-featured OR-181 18.5″ Rack Mount / Desktop Production Monitor ($2999) and OR-XDI Portable Battery-Powered 3G-SDI to HDMI Cross Converter ($899).
For more info at the OR-70-3D, OR-181, OR-XDI, and other innovative Broadcast or IP solutions, please visit www.lcdracks.com or stop by Marshall Electronics’ booth at IBC (Stand #11.D20) and Band Pro Film & Digital (Stand # 11.F40).
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