Top Ten Reasons to Join I3DS & 3D@Home

1. Learn about the latest developments, issues and challenges across the entire 3D eco-system from content to transmission to display -- and understand where the opportunities lie
   • We are a technology-neutral organization
   • We do not promote a specific technology or solution
2. Monitor and Influence standards setting bodies as they create standards for 3D equipment and format
   • Our liaisons include: CEA, SMPTE, MPEGIF, ATSC, SCTE and more
   • Liaisons updates are given bi-monthly or monthly during applicable Steering Team meetings
3. Create next generation technology roadmaps
   • Identifying issues, challenges and opportunities
4. Network and interface with key industry players from around the world
   • 3D@Home is an international organization
   • Our membership includes key industry players from Hollywood, consumer electronics companies, silicon providers, software providers, testing companies, satellite services, broadcasters and more.
5. Access 3D video content for testing your equipment from our 3D Test Content Library
6. Support the expanded and proactive consumer marketing of 3D
   • Help dispel myths through our non-branded channel
   • Leverage information on consumer perception across the entire industry
   • Provide white papers and other useful sales tools for the retail community
7. Access market data and customized industry reports from Insight Media and other leading market research organizations
   • Receive monthly updates and analyst perspectives on industry news and trade show announcements and observations
8. Attend invited talks from a wide range of stakeholders, from broadcasters to chip-makers
9. Position your company as a leader in the 3D marketplace through highly-visible marketing opportunities
   • 3D@Home has sponsored 3D focused exhibit areas at CES, NAB and KES shows
   • Member companies are offered premier spots on our websites and speaking engagements at a variety of industry events, including CEA LineShows
   • Member companies are highlighted in our industry directory and throughout website and micro-sites
10. 10. Discuss and propose best practices in creating, encoding, compressing and displaying 3D videos.

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