From: Colin Godfrey Subject: *CAL* Resend: SIGGRAPH/Boston at SynaPix, Wed Nov 10 Date: Thursday, November 04, 1999 12:29 PM SIGGRAPH/Boston Meeting Annoucement Site Visit to SynaPix, Inc. November 10, 1999, Lowell, MA networking 6:30, presentation 7 pm Join us Nov. 10 for a peek at some of SynaPix advanced research, and the practical benefits to the high-end visual effects industry. The meeting will include a tour of the SynaPix facilities and demonstrations of their ongoing computer vision technology. These demonstrations will focus on reconstructing 3D scene data from 2D moving images. Prominently featured will be two technologies for extracting camera path and for 3D scene reconstruction. See how this new technology fits into the Post Production workflow and how it will change the paradigm of how visual effects will be created. Visit www.synapix.com for a full description of the various projects at SynaPix. SynaFlex is a 3D analysis, choreography and compositing system offering a combination of 2D compositing and 3D animation capabilities. Based on Visual Stream Analysis (VSA) technology, SynaFlex analyzes 2D live action sequences, and then reconstructs the scenes into a 3D representation using patented camera path and depth extraction software, and patented proprietary hardware. MatchMaker is a 3D-matchmoving software. The product analyzes film and video sequences, extracting camera path and scene geometry for export to SynaFlex or other 3D animation systems. About SynaPix Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, SynaPix is a leader in visual scene reconstruction technology. Its products, SynaFlex and MatchMaker are used in the entertainment and broadcast industry for visual effects creation. The company has over 50 employees, with offices in New York City and Santa Monica, CA. When Wednesday, November 10, 1999. Networking time at 6:30 PM, announcements and feature presentation at 7:00 PM. ====================================================================== Where SynaPix, Inc. 650 Suffolk Street Lowell, MA 01854 Directions to SynaPix From Route 3 and Route 128 (West) and Vicinity: Take major routes to Route 495 - Lowell >From Route 495, take "Lowell Connector" North Take Lowell Connector (North) to Exit 5B "Thorndike St" This will take you back under the Connector Follow Thorndike Street through several traffic lights After another underpass, Thorndike bears right, go through a few traffic lights After Merrimack Street traffic light (Trolley on right, Merit Gas on left) Follow road as it takes 45 degree left by Police Station Go left on Father Morrisette Blvd (Post Office on right) In 500 yds (Wannalancit sign), turn right on Suffolk Street Visitor's parking lot is the first right. Office is opposite Visitor's lot at 650 Suffolk Street - 4th floor Elevators are straight through lobby Phone: 978-970-5300 Fax: 978-934-0020 From Boston (Route 93) or Route 128 (East/North) Vicinity: Take I93 North past I95 and past I495 Exit 46 on I93: At rotary take Rte 110 West - towards Dracut Follow Rte 110 along Merrimac river At 7.5 miles you will come to a traffic light intersecting Rte 38 Continue straight on Rte 110 (divided road) to next traffic light (about 1/2 mile) Take left on Aiken Street going over a bridge on the Merrimac river (ball park on right) At end of street (two blocks), turn right onto Suffolk Street Go straight 1 1/2 blocks - Visitor's parking lot is on the left Office is opposite Visitor's lot at 650 Suffolk Street - 4th floor Elevators are straight through lobby Phone: 978-970-5300 Fax: 978-934-0020 ************************************************************************ SIGGRAPH/Boston Contacts WWW: http://www.siggraph.org/chapters/boston SIGGRAPH/Boston maintains a mailing list for e-mail announcements of meetings. Send e-mail to siggraphdistrib-request@cs.umb.edu if you want be added or dropped from this list.