Snell's Mike Knee to Present 'Getting Machines to Watch 3D for You' at IBC 2011
posted:
"The advantages of automatic monitoring of multiple television channels are well-known, but there are just not enough eyeballs for human operators to see what is going on. With the advent of stereoscopic 3D in mainstream television production and distribution, the need for automatic monitoring has become paramount since 3D viewing is even less conducive to manual monitoring," said Knee. "In this presentation, I will give a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of automatic monitoring possibilities for 3D, covering topics such as transport format, left/right channel identification, color mismatch between channels, vertical/horizontal disparities, time mismatch between channels, and inconsistencies between caption depth and content."
In his presentation, Knee will describe the significant algorithmic challenges involved in some 3D monitoring tasks, which require automated systems that can perform careful high-level analysis of picture content and of measured disparity. He will present the results of algorithm research into high-level automatic 3D monitoring challenges and the latest monitoring innovations designed to allow human eyes to enjoy the 3D experience without causing strain or injury.
advertisment
Snell
Snell is a leading innovator in digital media technology and provides broadcasters and global media companies with a comprehensive range of solutions to create, better manage, and streamline the distribution of content for today's multi-screen world. Snell provides the tools necessary to transition seamlessly and cost-effectively to HDTV, stereoscopic 3D, and 3Gbps operations. Headquartered in the U.K., Snell serves more than 2,000 broadcasters, post facilities, and global media companies in more than 100 countries through its worldwide team of sales and support personnel.