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Posted: Thu., Sep. 22, 2011, 4:00am PT

Bizzers probe 3D's many dimensions

Cameron, Pace, Lewis, more gather at 3D Summit

ESPN’s Bryan Burns was a keynote speaker at the 3D Entertainment Summit at Hollywood and Highland.

ESPN’s Bryan Burns was a keynote speaker at the 3D Entertainment Summit at Hollywood and Highland.

Michael V. Lewis, chairman-CEO and co-founder of Real D, held a “fireside chat” on the opening day of the three-day summit.

Michael V. Lewis, chairman-CEO and co-founder of Real D, held a “fireside chat” on the opening day of the three-day summit.

Hyde Park Entertainment’s Ashok Amritraj spoke of 3D’s international prospects.

Hyde Park Entertainment’s Ashok Amritraj spoke of 3D’s international prospects.

Chris McGurk (below) talked up its potential to enhance alternative theatrical content.

Chris McGurk (below) talked up its potential to enhance alternative theatrical content.

Marvel’s Victoria Alonso talked about cutting-edge 3D and vfx techniques — and what the future holds — in a panel on 3D storytelling moderated by Variety ’s David S. Cohen.

Marvel’s Victoria Alonso talked about cutting-edge 3D and vfx techniques — and what the future holds — in a panel on 3D storytelling moderated by Variety ’s David S. Cohen.

Tony Elison weighs in during a sesh examining innovations in 3D technology and tools. Panelists also looked at how the format is being used to enhance storytelling in various mediums.

Tony Elison weighs in during a sesh examining innovations in 3D technology and tools. Panelists also looked at how the format is being used to enhance storytelling in various mediums.

From James Cameron and Vince Pace to Fox's Tom Rothman to Real D topper Michael V. Lewis, leading lights of the biz gathered at Hollywood and Highland on Tuesday and Wednesday to brainstorm on the state of the format and its future at the 4th annuaul 3D Entertainment Summit, produced by Unicomm and the Bob Dowling Group in association with Variety.

Among other perks, confabbers were treated to a sneak peek of DreamWorks Animation's "Puss in Boots" as DWA chief Jeffrey Katzenberg was feted with the 3D Visionary Award.

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