Intel has partnered with Dreamworks, providing technology capable of meeting the needs of stereoscopic 3D rendering. Dreamwork’s latest 3D film, Monsters vs. Aliens, is said to be powered by Intel’s next-generation chipsets. The Larrabee architecture houses multiple cores (16 or more) and, if Intel is right, could be a revolution in computer graphics. By using the latest in Intel technology, Dreamworks hopes to get an edge in the market. The CEO of DreamWorks Animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg, is an avid proponent of 3D film-making:

“Technology plays a significant role in enabling our artists to tell great stories. By utilizing Intel’s industry-leading computing products, we will create a new and innovative way for moviegoers to experience our films in 3-D.”

This new Larrabee technology should be available publicly in late ‘08, early ‘09. Intel has plans to use stereo 3d not only for digital cinema, but also home theater, PC gaming, and beyond. There’s a very real possibility that Intel could use this to gain support from a market AMD and ATI seem to be ignoring. I had some initial doubts about Intel’s foray into the GPU market, but this news clearly shows that Intel means business.

link: DreamWorks To Create 3D Movies With Intel’s ‘Larrabee’ [TomsHardware]

Tags: Graphics, Hardware, Stereo 3D //