DualStream Now Standard in All Finishing Applications

Introduced as an optional module for SpeedGrade in
2007, IRIDAS will now offer its DualStream stereo technology standard with
the 2008 releases of SpeedGrade HD, SpeedGrade XR, and SpeedGrade DI.
SpeedGrade with DualStream provides full stereoscopic functionality allowing
colorists to apply inter-ocular adjustments, primary and secondaries
grading, reframing, mask animation, and more – all in a real-time stereo
viewing environment.
DualStream’s new stereoscopic features include the ability to flip or flop
each eye horizontally or vertically, and fine-tune the rotation of either
eye to correct camera alignment or adjust the parallax of a shot. Changes
made with any of the SpeedGrade grading and finishing tools can be applied
to the combined stereo image or to individual eyes, allowing artists to
match left and right. All work is saved automatically as non-destructive
scripts and can be copied or edited at any time.

For stereo display DualStream supports dual SDI, dual DVI, shutter glasses,
anaglyph, and pattern mode for new DLP televisions such as the Samsung line.
For final output SpeedGrade supports stereo rendering to any industry
standard format as left and right eye, or combined for stereo mesh
television displays.

“With a whole wave of new stereo work fast approaching, we want our
customers to be able to bid on stereo projects whenever they come up,” said
Steve Crouch, director of IRIDAS USA. “DualStream proved itself on some high
profile films in 2007. By making the technology standard across the
SpeedGrade line, we’re making it easier for artists and facilities to get on
the stereo train right now.”

DualStream stereo technology is included at no added cost in the Mac OS X
and Windows versions of SpeedGrade HD 2008, SpeedGrade DI 2008, and
SpeedGrade XR 2008 – IRIDAS ¹ new grading and finishing application for RAW
Digital Cinema formats. DualStream is available as an optional module for
the IRIDAS FrameCycler playback applications. To learn more, contact IRIDAS
at +49 89 330 35 142, IRIDAS USA at (818) 951-8927, or visit
www.speedgrade.com