SD&A 2020 Keynote: High frame rate 3D-challenges, issues and techniques for success
Channel: IS&T Electronic Imaging (EI) Symposium
Date: 22/07/2020

This keynote presentation was delivered at the 31st annual Stereoscopic Displays and Applications conference (27-29 January 2020) held in Burlingame, CA USA. For more information see: http://stereoscopic.org

Title: High frame rate 3D-challenges, issues and techniques for success (SD&A-065)

Speaker: Larry Paul, Christie Digital Systems (USA) 

Abstract: Larry Paul will share some of his more than 25 years of experience in the development of immersive 3D display systems. He will discuss the challenges, issues and successes in creating, displaying and experiencing 3D content for audiences. Topics will range from working in dome and curved screen projection systems to 3D in use at Los Alamos National Labs to working with Ang Lee on "Billy Lynn's Long Half Time Walk" and "Gemini Man" at 4K, 120Hz per eye 3D as well as his work with Doug Trumbull on the 3D Magi format. Paul will explore the very important relationship between the perception of 3D in resolution, frame rate, viewing distance, field of view, motion blur, shutter angles, color, contrast and "HDR" and image brightness and how all those things combined add to the complexity of making 3D work effectively. In addition, he will discuss his expertise with active and polarized 3D systems and "color-comb" 6P 3D projection systems. He will also explain the additional value of expanded color volume and the inter-relationship with HDR on the reproduction of accurate color.

Biography: Larry Paul is a technologist and has more than 25 years of experience in the design and deployment of high-end specialty themed entertainment, giant screens, visualization and simulation projects. He has passion for and expertise with true high-frame rate, multi-channel high resolution 2D and 3D display solutions and is always focused on solving specific customer challenges and improving the visual experience. He has his name on 6 patents. A life-long transportation enthusiast, he was on a crew that restored a WWII flying wing. He has rebuilt numerous classic cars and driven over 300,000 miles in electric vehicles over the course of more than 21 years.

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