3ality Digital Launches '3DIQ' to Share Best Practices with Industry

3ality Digital announced the company will launch the entertainment industry's first professional training and certification program in the field of live-action digital 3D. 3ality Digital Image Quality (3DIQ) will elevate 3D offerings industry-wide by sharing unrivaled expertise in the creation and distribution of pixel-perfect live-action 3D entertainment.

3DIQ consists of a series of educational sessions that range from a general overview of the principles of 3D production to personal tutorials that provide hands-on experience in operating state-of-the-art camera, production and broadcasting systems. The program will be overseen by professionals who are at the forefront of the medium, having contributed to such groundbreaking 3ality Digital projects as the movie U2 3D, the first live 3D broadcast of an NFL game, the first live 3D sports broadcast available to consumers (the FedEx BCS Championship Game), and the first 3D commercial to air during Super Bowl halftime (Sobe's Lizard Lake).

Each training session generally lasts for one day; sessions that incorporate hands-on experience include field work. The 3DIQ curriculum also offers a five-day "master class" in stereography that can lead to certification as a 3D stereographer. Each certification requires achieving a passing score on the appropriate examination.

3DIQ training can lead to the following certifications: Certified 3D Director, Certified Stereographer, Certified 3D Technical Director, Certified 3D Camera Operator, Certified 3D Platform Technician, Certified 3D Broadcast Engineer, Certified 3D Production Engineer.

Each certification is valid for one year and may be renewed annually by re-taking, and passing, the certification exam. Periodic refresher courses will be offered to keep professionals abreast of this new technology's rapidly changing applications.

3DIQ certifications entitle the holder to operate 3DIQ-certified products, such as 3ality Digital's 3flex camera systems and Stereo Image Processor Advanced Functionality Packages (SIP AFP'S). 3ality Digital will list the names of certified professionals in a database on its website as a resource for firms who are seeking resources for 3D productions.

Source: PR Newswire