Mr. Masayuki Tanimoto, making a report on the movement toward the standardization of free viewpoint TV

A study session on what makes changes to the future broadcasting technologies and on possible business opportunities. Reports on free viewpoint TV which is under consideration for an international standardization by MPEG, and 3D image shooting using equipment for broadcasting.

(Agenda)

What is integration with communication
Mr. Hisashi Tsunekawa, Executive Engineer, Technology Control Section, Japan TV Network

Movement toward the standardization of a coding method used for free viewpoint TVs
Mr. Masayuki Tanimoto, Nagoya University

Challenge the shooting of 3D images! The know-how to shoot 3D images
Mr. Tetsuya Kawamoto, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd.

3D events organized by Japan TV Network
Ms. Yukiko Soga, Japan TV Network