AMD showcased practical applications of Cinema 2.0 technology at an event in New York.  The new graphics technology promises to bring photorealistic graphics to movies and interactive media. AMD demoed a photorealistic human model, graphically created by rapid high-definition photography from all angles in a globe shaped room. These cameras capture very detailed images. They operate so quickly that to the naked eye, they appear as solid lights, when in fact they are flashing on and off at fractions of a second to capture images. The information captured by these cameras is used to construct a 3D model.
AMD says that the technology is available now, as its new graphics cards will be able to support the Cinema 2.0. Developers from Splash Damage, Crytek, Rebellion, Remedy and Blizzard have partnered with AMD to use the technology. Now the main question, when will we see games based on Cinema 2.0 technology. Well the answer is, not for few years to come. But the latest development in 3D technology is inspiring and we will definitely see games and movies with more life like images soon.
[Via Joystiq]