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3DMedia to Show Tools for Capture, Creation, and Sharing of Consumer-Generated 3D Content at 2012 CES

3DMedia has been developing an ecosystem comprised of 3D-enabled cameras and mobile devices, the internet, and connected 3D displays that run various applications to enable consumers to easily create, enjoy, and share personal 3D content. 3DMedia will present and demonstrate its latest technologies, software, and applications for creating, presenting, and sharing 3D content at the 2012 International CES taking place in Las Vegas, NV, from January 10-13.

"To accelerate the proliferation of 3D, we are developing an ecosystem that will allow consumers to easily create high-quality personal 3D content that they can share with friends and family," said Tassos Markas, President and CEO of 3DMedia. Current applications enable users to create 3D content and quickly see it on 3D TVs, thus enabling an easy and fun way for consumers to capture their personal experiences in 3D. 3DMedia's technologies include 3D capture and creation software that runs on cameras and cell phones, PC software to make 3D photos from picture pairs taken with standard digital cameras, and applications that run on connected 3D HDTVs and enable highly-engaging presentation of the captured 3D content.

Demonstrations of these applications will be available at 3DMedia's booth, which is #13242 located in Central Hall. Please schedule an appointment to talk with 3DMedia’s staff.

3DMedia’s ViewFusion Technology Powers Olympus 3D-Enabled Cameras

3DMedia is pleased to announce that its ViewFusion™ technology is powering the 3D capabilities of the recently announced Olympus TG-610, TG-310 and SP-610 3D-enabled cameras. With the ViewFusion technology embedded inside consumer grade digital cameras, users can easily create high-quality, captivating 3D photos that can be viewed on their 3D HDTVs and PC monitors. The ViewFusion technology allows the entire capture and creation processes to run on the camera, thus providing a very simple way for consumers to create their own personal content. Consumers can then enjoy their 3D photos by simply connecting the camera to a 3D HDTV using an HDMI cable. “Content creation is a key factor for the wide deployment of 3D,” said Tassos Markas, President and CEO of 3DMedia. “The ability of consumers to create their own content creates a personal connection between the consumer and 3D, which is a very important factor for the proliferation of 3D technology.” By embedding ViewFusion technology inside the camera, information from the camera can be used to solve several problems, which makes creation of 3D easy and safe.

“Olympus is very excited to be working with 3DMedia to provide leading-edge solutions in the 3D space,” said Toshikazu Hayashi, General Manager of Olympus Imaging Corporation. Enabling consumers to create 3D content using their existing cameras will help to quickly generate large amounts of content and further solidify 3D as the preferred way to view images.

About 3DMedia
3DMedia Corporation develops technologies to create, view, and distribute 3D content. 3DMedia's technologies address the problem of 3D content generation, which is by all accounts the biggest obstacle to consumer adoption of 3D. These 3D technologies are available for licensing and incorporation into consumer products such as cameras, mobile phones, HDTVs, and PCs. By providing users with the means to experience and control high-quality 3D content, 3DMedia's technologies are a key enabler for the proliferation of 3D products in the consumer market.

About Olympus Imaging America Inc.
Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering award-winning products for consumer and professional markets. Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its ultimate parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances people’s lives every day. Olympus Imaging America Inc. is responsible for sales in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit: www.olympusamerica.com.

3DMedia Plans to Show Its Latest 3D Technologies at CES 2011

3DMedia Corporation announced today that it will exhibit its latest 3D capture and conversion technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show, which will be held in Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2011. 3DMedia's ViewFusion technology allows users to create 3D photos using their existing cameras. These photos can then be viewed on 3D-capable displays such as monitors and TVs, thus solving the problem of limited 3D content. 3DMedia's ViewFusion technology can be licensed for application in a variety of 3D products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other mobile devices, HDTVs, and digital picture frames.

3DMedia will also be showing the latest version of its PC software product, 3DComposer. 3DComposer is a powerful tool that allows users to create captivating 3D photos using their existing digital cameras. 3DComposer is very simple to use, so even novice photographers can easily create exciting 3D images. 3DComposer comes packaged with 3DMediaViewer, which is a PC application that allows users to view the 3D pictures they create with 3DComposer on their 3D-capable monitors. A free trial of the 3DComposer software can be downloaded at 3dcomposer.com.

3DMedia Releases 3DComposer Version 2.0

3DMedia Corporation today released version 2.0 of its PC software product, 3DComposer. 3DComposer is a powerful tool that allows users to create captivating 3D photos using their existing digital cameras. These 3D photos can be displayed on 3D-capable computer monitors or TVs. 3DComposer is very simple to use, so even novice photographers can easily create exciting 3D images. "This release underscores 3DMedia's continued commitment to delivering the highest quality 3D creation technology," said Jason Hurst, Consumer Product Line Manager at 3DMedia. "We believe giving consumers the power to create their own 3D content will inspire them to embrace 3D technology."

Version 2.0 of 3DComposer includes many additional features and enhancements. It now comes packaged with 3DMediaViewer, which is a PC application that allows users to view the 3D pictures they create with 3DComposer on their 3D-capable monitors. 3DComposer can now create 3D image files in MPO format for compatibility with some HDTVs and other viewing applications. 3D pictures can be created using a 16:9 aspect ratio for viewing on wide-screen displays such as HDTVs and some PC monitors. Support has been added for thumbnail previews of 3D images. 3DComposer version 2.0 includes advanced 3D creation capabilities that improve the quality of the 3D experience.

A free trial of the 3DComposer software can be downloaded at 3dcomposer.com.

3DMedia Will Exhibit at The 3D Experience

3DMedia Corporation will be participating as an exhibitor at The 3D Experience occurring in New York City on September 24-26. 3DMedia will demonstrate its ViewFusion technology, which enables the billions of consumers who currently own cameras or camera phones to create their own 3D content. 3DMedia's ViewFusion technology is not a conversion technology; rather, it is a creation technology that utilizes newly captured images to allow consumers to create 3D content of the highest possible quality. "We are strong believers in delivering the highest quality content to consumers to enhance their 3D experience and motivate them to embrace 3D. Our technology allows consumers to capture their own moments in 3D, thus enabling them to have a more intimate and personal experience in 3D," said Tassos Markas, President and CEO of 3DMedia. The ViewFusion technology is available to be licensed for use in consumer electronic devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray players, cameras, and cell phones. It is also available as a PC software product.

3DMedia Will Exhibit at the 3rd Annual 3D Entertainment Summit

3DMedia Corporation will be participating as an exhibitor at the 3rd Annual 3D Entertainment Summit occurring in Los Angeles on September 15-16. 3DMedia will demonstrate its ViewFusion technology, which allows consumers to create their own personal 3D content. This technology enables the billions of consumers who currently own cameras or camera phones to create immersive and exciting 3D content. 3DMedia's ViewFusion technology is not a conversion technology; rather, it is a creation technology that utilizes newly captured images to allow consumers to create 3D content of the highest possible quality. "We are strong believers in delivering the highest quality content to consumers to enhance their 3D experience and motivate them to embrace 3D. Our technology allows consumers to capture their own moments in 3D, thus enabling them to have a more intimate and personal experience in 3D," said Tassos Markas, President and CEO of 3DMedia. The ViewFusion technology is available to be licensed for consumer electronic devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray players, cameras, and cell phones, and is also available as a PC product.

3DMedia Plans to Unveil Its 3D Technology at CES 2010

3DMedia Corporation, a 3D technology company, announced today that it will unveil its 3D capture and conversion technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show, which will be held in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2010. 3DMedia's ViewFusion technology allows users to create 3D photos using their existing cameras. These photos can then be displayed on 3D-capable monitors. "Although it is expected that 2010 will be the year of wide adoption of consumer 3D display devices, there is currently very limited 3D content available for consumers to enjoy in their homes," said Tassos Markas, President and CEO of 3DMedia. "The basic premise of our technology is to solve the problem of content generation by enabling consumers to create and enjoy their own personal 3D content on all types of 3D monitors." 3DMedia's ViewFusion technology can be licensed for application to a variety of 3D products, such as HDTVs, Cellphones, Digital Cameras, and Digital Picture Frames.

3DMedia Selected as One of the Top 50 Emerging Companies in FundingPost's 6th Annual Pitching Across America Competition

3DMedia Corporation, a 3D technology company, has been named one of the top 50 emerging companies in FundingPost's Pitching Across America competition. Tassos Markas, President and CEO of 3DMedia, states, "We are honored to be recognized as exceptional among so many impressive companies. It is encouraging that a national panel of venture capital investors sees the value in our technology, market, and business model."

3DMedia Corporation (3dmedia.com) develops three-dimensional (3D) image capture and display technologies to license and incorporate into consumer, prosumer, and specialty products. These disruptive technologies go beyond 3D display; they solve the problem of generating 3D content. 3DMedia's solution allows traditional digital cameras to capture images that can subsequently be converted to 3D and viewed on 3DMedia's display products. 3DMedia's patent-pending technology includes software to facilitate the capture of 3D content and to convert captured content to 3D. This technology can provide the experience and control of 3D content to the hundreds of millions of consumers that already own some type of digital camera, becoming one of the key enablers for the proliferation and adoption of 3D content in the consumer market.

FundingPost (www.fundingpost.com), a company that has been introducing entrepreneurs to investors for almost 9 years, established the Pitching Across America competition in 2004. This year, over 130 Venture Capital Funds and Angel Investors served as judges voting on business summaries from emerging companies nationwide. This Venture Capital competition is the largest ever organized. Emerging companies were evaluated on a scale of 1 to 10 and judging criteria consisted of several key points including: the professionalism of the written summary, current stage of development (customers, revenue), competitive advantage and need in the marketplace, feasibility for success, and whether the company is "VentureWorthy(TM)."