Awesome 3d

A brief demonstration of the new and improved CryEngine 3 3D graphics engine, loaded with buzzwords like “Dynamic Water Volume Caustics” and “Tesselated Vegetation” (1080p version here)

While game physics continue to get better and better, we’re truly impressed by the dramatic soft-body physics of the BeamNG engine, capable of making car crashes more realistic than ever.

It’s now clear that James Cameron was more interested in diving to the deepest part of the ocean than keeping hold of the reigns for the Titanic Re-Release. My Heart Will Dub On ftw.

This fan-made clip shows off the 3D planetary rendering engine Outerra, capable of generating high-res fractal landscapes, with integrated vehicle and aircraft physics. Windows tech demo DL here.

Jinha Lee designed the See Through 3D Desktop while interning at Microsoft Applied Sciences Group. It allows users to easily transition from a keyboard to direct interaction with the virtual space.

AIST and Keio University have invented a device that projects true three-dimensional images in mid-air or underwater. Two things: the flicker isn’t bad in person, and holy crap, that kid is an engineer?!

We have a hard time believing this wonderfully choreographed animation is Or Bar-El’s “first attempt at 3D animation.” Sure, the shapes are primitive, but the storytelling is masterful.

This archival footage dates back to 1972, and is the first 3D rendered film created by Ed Catmull, who would later go on to found Pixar, and is now President of Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.

Sony promises a virtual screen size of over 750 inches with their 720p HD OLED head-mounted display, capable of showing movies and games in 3D, as well as 5.1 surround sound.

Think Mirror’s Edge done in wireframe mode or Cannabalt in 3D, and you’ve got a good idea of what to expect from Fotonica. Check out the online demo version on Kongregate now.

Euclideon claims they’ve busted the polygon count limitations of graphic engines, providing insane amounts of detail in this early demo of their tech. Or is it just a scam? (Thanks, Michael!)

Besides using their computers for this high res rendering of the 3D projection mapping and film, Alienware’s Area 52 Airstream production also incorporates pyrotechnics and live action.

Autodesk’s cloud-based application lets you upload multiple still digital images and automatically converts them into a 3D model. Learn how to get the best 3D models with the shooting guide here.

Useful for viewing stereoscopic 3D images, but are you actually going to buy them for that? They’re quirky and looks good – it’s that simple. We love how the colors are cast on the wearer’s face.

This 24″ 3D LCD lets two players see different perspectives in 2D full-screen mode at once. $500 gets you the display, an HDMI cable, one pair of active 3D glasses, and Motorstorm: Apocalypse.

The planning that went into this projection mapping really makes it shine. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into a site-specific theater piece from the creative professionals at URBANSCREEN.

Using a zoetrope, 3D software and a 3D printer, Eric Dyer tells a mesmerizing story about the cycle of creation and destruction in his loopy, candy-like short film The Bellows March. (Thanks Hillary!)

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world smack dab into the middle of Central Park in Raja Gosnell’s live action-CGI The Smurfs.

We’ve seen Corning’s vision of the future, now let’s look at what Microsoft has in mind – head-tracking, glasses-free 3D displays, multiview displays, more movement-based controls and more.

Sick of seeing 3D movies? Then stop seeing them. It’s that simple. But if you have absolutely no other choice but to watch a 3D movie, whip out these custom glasses and chop off a D.

Panasonic’s LUMIX DMC-TS3 camera is equipped with GPS and compass and features 3D Photo mode; it creates images by taking 20 consecutive photos and overlaying the 2 best for the final shot.

This cool projection mapping artwork from Lumpens of Robot Taekwon V emerging from the Dome of Legend, aka Seoul’s National Assembly Building, jams to a entertaining soundtrack too.

Henry Selick’s meticulously crafted stop-motion film originally shipped with those stupid red/blue 3D glasses when it first hit disc. Now – if you’ve got a 3D TV – you can watch it the way it was meant.