C-3D Digital Announces Major Breakthrough In Delivery Of Stereoscopic Imaging

zDVD Offers 2D And 3D Programming On Same DVD

24-May-00

Chequemate International Inc. (AMEX: DDD), d.b.a. C-3D Digital Inc., the world's first 3D television network and 3D Internet media company announced the development of a single DVD that delivers both 2D and 3D programming. The zDVD enables consumers to view a program in either stereoscopic 3D or in 2D. This new DVD format also provides viewers with new options such as stereoscopic 3D menu functions, chapter points and special features. The zDVD meets all DVD standards and is fully compatible with existing DVD-Video players. ""We are giving the consumer the ability to step into the future with 3D programming but still giving them a link to the past with 2D viewing as well,"" stated Daniel Dupont, Creator of the zDVD and Manager of the zVISION Conversion Lab for C-3D Digital. ""Imagine sliding a zDVD into your player and watching your favorite home video in 2D or 3D. It gives the television viewer an amazing choice over the type of home entertainment experience they want."" The zDVD combined with C-3D Digital's proprietary zVISION, 2D to 3D conversion process, allows C-3D Digital to package and deliver recorded media of any type, from any format, as a stereoscopic 3D DVD product. ""We are thrilled to bring this ground breaking technology to the market,"" said J. Michael Heil, Chairman and CEO of C-3D Digital. ""We're convinced that the zDVD represents a significant new avenue for re-purposing existing media and has tremendous untapped retail potential."" C-3D Digital is a leading innovator in media content creation and technology for 3D imagery and virtual reality entertainment for television and the Internet. The company operates several synergistic divisions including the C-3D Television Network, the world's first and only broadcast network to offer 24-hours, 7 days a week stereoscopic 3D programming; 3D.COM, its Internet subsidiary and home to the virtual reality/3D portal/e-commerce community center on the Web; Strata Software, a leading producer of 3D graphic design software; and the Hotel Movie Network, a private broadcast network focused on the hospitality industry. The company's Strata and Internet division combined to form the world's first 3D virtual reality portal. The 3D.COM Virtual Reality Portalô features streaming video over the Internet, real-time online gaming and e-commerce solutions in stereoscopic 3D. For more information, visit www.3d.com. Source: Chequemate International Inc

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