The Sharp Easy Smart Collection: Bringing Back the Simple Pleasures of Television

Manila, Philippines — Living the modern life is what most people seem to aspire to nowadays. Especially for the young working force, having the latest gadget or being part of the current trend in fashion, art, or music is an important aspect of their life. And trends, including the advancement of technology, have already weaved their way even in the unlikeliest of industries such as home appliances and the audio-visual category.

While before, home appliances and television sets were considered a basic and practical purchase, today, the category now prides itself as an industry booming with innovations that not only help with the everyday functions of the household, but also amplify the quality of life. From wireless audio devices to automatic and self-cleaning refrigerators and washing machines, the industry is thriving.

It is also no wonder though how rapidly these appliances change and upgrade their features, consistently promising something that is bigger and better all the while unmindful of the products’ tendencies to feel exhausting, confusing, and excessive. Ultimately, instead of making life simple, it further inspires an unmanageable lifestyle.

In this vast world of impressive but expensive technology, going back to basics is sometimes just the key. And there is a new entertainment partner to consider amidst this innovation outburst—the Sharp Easy Smart Collection.

Sharp Easy Smart TVs are complete with the three most basic features of a smart TV: Web Browser, YouTube, and Netflix—visual entertainment and information access in their finest and yet most simplistic. The line-up boasts no-nonsense apps that only aim to give the best of entertainment and deliver it in the easiest and quickest way. No more multiple log-ins, no more external devices, and no more fumbling with the remote control.

The Easy Smart Collection is also available in Full HD and 4K Ultra HD resolutions, allowing first row access to the visual delights any hit TV series or movies could offer.

While most smart TVs get carried-away with the possibilities of technology, the Easy Smart Collection brings back what was once so great about television: watching in the company of a comfortable couch, a bowl of popcorn, and a fizzy drink—all without the extra fuss of failed wireless access or additional plug-ins.

Start smart and make the easy choice with Sharp’s Easy Smart Collection—smart TV made simple.

Visit the nearest authorized Sharp dealer to know more about the Sharp Easy Smart Collection or visit the Sharp official website www.sharp.ph, Sharp Philippines on Facebook, and @sharp.ph on Instagram.

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NVIDIA Quadro K5000 Powers Switch to Adobe Edit Workflow for Stargate Studios

Stargate Studios is a global, award-winning production company specializing in virtual production and visual effects with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Berlin, Vancouver, Toronto, Mumbai and Malta. Stargate’s 250 artists and supervisors deliver VFX for hit shows The Walking Dead, Haven, Grey’s Anatomy, Californication, Private Practice, Touch, and more.

Stargate’s in-house editorial team is in the process of transitioning from Final Cut Pro on MacPro machines to Adobe Premiere Pro, a decision made in part to standardize all creative teams on the PC platform. In order to benefit from the GPU-accelerated playback in Adobe Premiere Pro, Stargate editorial supervisor Anthony Safarik tapped NVIDIA’s new Quadro K5000 GPU based on NVIDIA’s Kepler architecture, the world’s fastest and most efficient GPU architecture, to give their workflow an unprecedented boost.

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3D Vizion: Proudly Pinoy Company Aims to Change Country’s Advertising Landscape

Filipinos have always been at the forefront of innovation. As it is in more developed countries that a life that can dedicate itself to the pursuit of knowledge for its sake can create such great invention, it is at the other end of the spectrum—a dire need to focus on day-to-day matters which the Philippines has found itself. Strangely enough, the difficulties that have plagued the country for so many years have made innovation a real survival act. 

Following this tradition of Filipinos stumbling towards modernization in the process of seeking a better way of doing things, a budding company named 3D Vizion has come up with a ground-breaking technology that takes the best of high-definition 2D technology and the latest in 3D technology to come up with a platform that is set to change the way companies in the Philippines advertise—glasses-free 3D screens.

The company was founded on the premise of providing the best for Filipinos—by Filipinos.

3D Vizion uses proprietary technology to provide companies with a revolutionary platform that they can use not just to catch attention, but ultimately, to generate sales. Because of this, the company has been getting a lot of attention from other organizations who want to get the word out of their offerings; likewise 3D Vizion’s technology is slowly being recognized as the new standard platform for a more cost-efficient yet undeniably effective mass marketing.

A step up from the usual 3D screens we see inside movie houses, this new and more sophisticated technology bridges most of the gaps left by previous iterations by providing viewers with improved 3D projection coupled with high-definition 2D images, more spots for viewing and of course, the ability to watch without the use of bothersome red and blue glasses that can cause headaches among other discomforts.

But the bottom line is this: in the battle for the attention of the consumer who is now media savvy and inundated by so much information, rising above the clutter is an act of survival. 3DVizion is proud to be the company that will aid the industry to keep growing and working towards better ways of engaging with the mass market.

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Founded by Katrina Bantug, Mohan Kulkarni and backed by DEMIKK Holdings, Inc.- represented by Ruben Tiu,3D Vizion is a budding Filipino company whose goal is to revolutionize the country’s advertising landscape and put us at par with other nations using glasses-free 3D screens as its main platform. For more information about the company, its products and services, you may contact Susana Eslava at 695-1111 or 706- 7999 or visit their website at www.3dvscreens.com.

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Nikon’s Latest Camera Technology Unveiled

Another Nikon Concept Store opened December of last year. And aside from the store opening, Nikon also introduced its newest line of cameras. Say hello to Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1.

Aptly called the “camera of the future”, Nikon’s engineers developed a game-changing device that could fuse still photography and movies. A camera that manipulates light, and with the latest pre-post capture technology, time.

The Nikon 1 makes it possible for enthusiasts to enjoy the size of a portable digital camera with the features of an SLR camera with its interchangeable lens system. Both the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1 are also packed with convenient features including EXPEED 3, a image processor engineered that can process images at 600 megapixels per second, letting you capture images that would have seemed impossible to take.

NIKON J1

Easy to operate, and with an astonishingly fast autofocus system, strong low-light performance, clever shooting modes and a built-in flash, it has everything you need to shoot photos and movies that will that will amaze you and anyone you show.

NIKON V1

With an astonishingly fast dual AF system, a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, clever shooting modes, strong low-light performance and options for manual control, it may be small but it’s a powerhouse of imaging innovation.

The Innovations

MOTION SNAPSHOTS

A fantastic way to capture a moment in time as never before, Nikon’s unique Motion Snapshot simultaneously records a one-second slow-motion movie and a still image, then instantly combines the two to create a photo that moves. 

SMART PHOTO SELECTOR

This incredible feature starts recording before you fully press the shutter button and continues after you’ve clicked. It shoots 20 high-resolution images almost instantly then saves your best five.

Shots are recommended based on facial expression, composition and focus, so you’ll never again miss a smiling face or end up with a blurred image. 

Bloggers exploring Nikon V1 and J1

HD MOVIE RECORDING

Nikon 1 cameras let you take full-resolution photos while filming — without interrupting recording — and you can film in extreme slow motion for dramatic effect.

The fast autofocus system makes action scenes easy and the large image sensor ensures crystal clear footage, even in low light.

Nikon V1 vs Nikon J1

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

Equipped with the world’s fastest continuous shot, it can deliver full-resolution images at up to 60 frames per second.

And when you want to focus tightly on one subject — say a child or pet — the camera can track them and capture full-resolution images at 10 frames per second. 

SMART SENSOR - FAST AUTOFOCUS

Whether you’re shooting fast movement, slow movement or no movement, Nikon’s all-new CMOS image sensor never disappoints.

Equipped with the fastest dual autofocus system in the world, your subject will always be in focus.

Nikon V1 - PHP 43,999 / Nikon J1 - PHP 31,999

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Canon ImageNation Presents – Feast of Black Nazarene Photo Contest

Calling all photography enthusiasts and hobbyists! Canon Philippines will be having a photo contest for the upcoming Feast of Black Nazarene. 

Contest will be grouped into two (2) categories - DLSR and Point and Shoot.. The theme for the Canon Photography Contest is “Capture the spirit of the feast of Black Nazarene” 

To register, participants will need to send in the following to canonphotocontest2012@gmail.com on or before January 7, 2012, 6:00PM.

• Complete Name
• Contact Number
• Address
• Gender
• Canon Camera to be used in the contest
• Scanned Copy of the Waiver Form (To be downloaded from www.canon.com.ph/imagenation)

For full contest mechanics, visit Canon ImageNation Facebook Page..

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Canon PhotoMarathon Challenges Filipino Photographers

Canon recently launched four of its five PhotoMarathon legs with 600 photography enthusiasts in Mindanao, Visayas, North and South Luzon. Doubtless, Canon is certainly realizing its vision of building the Philippines as a country of ImageNation citizens.

photo credit: Canon Marketing (Philippines)

ABOUT THE PHOTOMARATHON

PhotoMarathon is a day-long series of photo contests that tests the skills and creativity of participants. An annual event arranged by Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. for its loyal consumers, the number of contestants has grown considerably since its local inception in 2006. This year, the roving competition started in Cagayan de Oro, then went to Bohol, Vigan, Legazpi and just recently in Manila.

Entries are categorized into two, compact and DSLR camera. Canon users are given themes to interpret through photography with a certain time limit.

"We are very happy with the outcome," beams Canon Vice-President and Image Communications Products division head Bong Serevo, "as one of the major projects of our ImageNation campaign, we hope that this encourages talented Filipinos to recognize the beauty that is our country."

MY PHOTOMARATHON EXPERIENCE

I, myself, joined the Manila leg of the PhotoMarathon. My first time to ever join a photography competition. Luckily, i was able to make it through the online registration despite the huge number of participants who anticipated the opening of the registration. I hardly slept the night before it, I am both anxious and excited. I left as early as 5:30am following the event organizers' advise beforehand that there will be three (3) fun run happening within Makati. There were around more than a thousand participants who came and joined the competition. For now, I simply enjoyed the competition, get the feel of it but on the next Canon PhotoMarathon competition on 2012, I will be more competitive and prepared.

Congratulations to all the winners! Canon definitely made everyone feel "Delighting You Always."

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Canon Introduces 5 new PIXMA Printers to Revolutionize the Consumer Printing Landscape

October 18, 2011, SM Cyberzone - Canon Philippines officially launched it new line of PIXMA Printers in an event entitled "Imprint." I, myself, own a PIXMA printer and I like the print quality.

To meet these growing demands, Canon, a world leader in digital imaging, has released a new range of PIXMA photo printers, which includes the MP287, MG8270, MG5370 and iP4970. These printers are not only designed to suit all kinds of users, but share an emphasis on pleasant aesthetic design, user-friendly operation, creative features and Canon's renowned image quality
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AIO functionality at an incredible price point

Value-conscious consumers who seek the convenience of an integrated AIO solution will find the perfect fit for their needs in the PIXMA MP287 (Php3,495). Compact and stylish, this AIO printer offers excellent performance and value.

The MP287 makes an excellent personal printer/scanner for the home: it is compact and stylish, ready to operate mere seconds from start-up, with a hassle-free self-opening paper output tray when printing and copying.

The New Ink Efficient PIXMA E500

The PIXMA E500 (Php4,495) is designed with easy operation in mind, and Canon's new Ink Efficient features allow it to print an impressive 1,200 pages per set of ink cartridges, reducing the amount of times a user has to replace the cartridge while also reducing operational costs. Other functions like FastFront and Auto Photo Fix II support this design concept of user-friendly operation.

PIXMA iP4970 Photo Printer

The PIXMA iP4970 (Php6,495)is an affordable dedicated photo printer, using FINE, Hybrid and ChromaLife100+ technologies to print colorful and long-lasting photographs. The packaged software suite grants users access to programs like Full HD Movie Print and Easy PhotoPrint EX to streamline the creative work flow, making it easier than ever to tinker with photographs and print visually unique images.

PIXMA MG5370 All-In-One photo printer

The MG5370 (Php8,495) is a mid-range All-In-One photo printer, with Wi-Fi built-in. This not only allows it to connect wirelessly to a computer network and be shared among multiple computers, but it can also conveniently print photos directly from iPhones, iPads and Android devices. It guarantees excellent photo prints with its five individual ink tanks. Along with this, it also has direct photo print functions like direct card printing and Pictbridge..

PIXMA MG8270: The Ideal Photo All-In-One Printer with Film Scanning

The sophisticated features of the new printers are made more accessible with the Intelligent Touch System. Available on the MG8270 (Php19,295), it makes use of a LCD panel and a special touch-sensitive area to navigate through the various functions. What makes it more intelligent and appealing is the fact that only the relevant touch keys are lit at each menu, so that users are never overloaded with unnecessary options. The PIXMA MG8270 is the ideal photo all in one as it has six individual ink cartridges with gray ink for excellent and detailed monochrome prints. It also comes with film scanning capabilities for the traditionalists who still prefer to use film or those who would like to digitize their film.

PIXMA Printers New Technologies --

• Wi-Fi and Cloud Printing

The MG8270 and MG5370 are equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities that are easy to setup. With a wireless LAN network, print and scan capabilities of the printers can be conveniently shared betweed multiple PCs. Wi-Fi also allows the printers print photos directly from Apple's iOS and Google's Android OS devices.

PIXMA Cloud Link is a new service that will be made available to the MG8270 and MG5370. PIXMA Cloud Link allows printers to connect directly to online photo albums to view and print photos, without the aid of a PC.

• Premium Print Capabilities

FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) is a technology that can achieve printing resolutions as high as 9600 x 2400 dpi. It achieves this with a print head that contains 4,608 nozzles that create microscopic ink droplets as small as 1pl for virtually grain-free photos. With FINE technology, a 4"x 6" borderless photograph ca be p

rinted in approximately 20 seconds.

• Fun Filter Effects

By playing with these effects, users can stylize their photographs with Miniature Effect, Fish-Eye Effect, or even make photos look like they've been taken with a toy camera.

Alternately, Auto Photo Fix II can automatically adjust the levels and color balance of photographs so that they can be more vibrant and visually pleasing without the more stylized effects of the Fun Filters.

Also, they showcased amazing shots from three (3) renown photographers, Per-Andre Hoffmann, Jun Miranda and Jo Avila.

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Featuring the Optoma Pico Projector

I got a chance to unbox and test first-hand a pocket-sized projector -- the Optoma Pico Projector. It was purchased all the way from the US by a local company here in the country.

I spent the whole evening watching movies using the Optoma PK301 ;) It's very handy, easy-to-use and indeed portable. Quite a solution for your presentation requirements.

Now you'll wonder, how much does it cost? As I asked on its price, I was informed it costs around $400 - $500 USD.

Optoma's PK301 Pico pocket projector provides projection power anywhere. Featuring up to 50 ANSI lumens and native widescreen WVGA resolution, the palm-sized PK301 enables you to easily share videos, photos and graphics at home or on the road. Enjoy unlimited content playback at your fingertips with the microSD card slot, HDMI and VGA connectivity. Compact and robustly-featured, the PK301 sets a new standard for mobile projecting.

Key features --

• Truly portable - palm-sized, lightweight, and rechargeable
• MicroSD card slot allows for memory expansion up to 16 GB
• Project large widescreen images of up to 120" diagonal
• LED light source lasts over 20,000 hours while producing excellent color
• Full assortment of I/O ports, including USB, VGA, HDMI and video, allow for easy connection to most analog or digital devices

What's in the Box

This package includes the Optoma PK301 projector, power adapter, rechargeable Li-ion battery, male USB cable, standard A/V cable (RCA to Mini-Jack), universal to VGA cable and carrying bag.

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Canon Philippines Launches ImageNation

Canon Philippines just launched their ImageNation website. It is bound to keep Canon camera owners access to the latest products, get advice from professionals and perks.

ImageNation: The Philippines in Frames

National Artist for Literature Gemino Abad once said, “A country’s literature is its own image – its imagination of how its people think and feel about their world and so, justify the way they live.”

Likewise, a single picture can speak of a country’s passion for images. A single snapshot is a piece of history, and as Filipinos continue to capture memorable moments with their cameras, we at Canon aim to give them the best means to express our views of the world.

Our Images. Our Identity. Our Canon

That's how Canon described the ImageNation logo.

They also gave a teaser video of what to expect of the site weeks ago.

Visit Canon Philippines Facebook page to get more updates..

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