MotionPortrait and Silicon Studio Jointly Exhibit at Game Developers Conference 2011

TOKYO, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MotionPortrait, Inc. and Silicon Studio Corporation, both headquartered in Tokyo, cordially invite media representatives to their joint exhibit at the Game Developers Conference 2011, to be held from February 28 to March 4, 2011, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, the USA.

MotionPortrait develops proprietary technology which instantly converts a single photo into 3D computer graphics and generates interactive 3D animation. The technology is provided through Silicon Studio as game middleware for PlayStation (R) 3, PSP (R), Xbox 360 (R) and NINTENDO DS (R).

MotionPortrait has also released a total of 19 smartphone apps for the iPhone and iPad. The company's apps continue to hold top-ranking positions in the iPhone Entertainment app category and have surpassed a total of 1.7 million downloads worldwide.

By exhibiting at GDC 2011, MotionPortrait aims to expand its middleware business in the North American market. During the show, the company will be demonstrating its popular apps while also introducing a new app and an app currently under development. Please visit Silicon Studio and MotionPortrait's joint booth at GDC 2011 to experience the advanced technology and explore entertainment possibilities.

<Apps featured during GDC 2011>

1. ZombieBooth

One of the most horrifying iPhone apps that converts a portrait photo into a terrorizing 3D zombie. This app represents implementation of the MotionPortrait technology in the entertainment space.

2. HourFace

An app for simulating aging effects in high quality 3D. This app represents implementation of the MotionPortrait technology to enable beauty and cosmetic simulation.

<About MotionPortrait / Silicon Studio>

Established in July 2007, MotionPortrait, Inc. is an entertainment solutions company pursuing technology and creativity that enrich people's lives. The company's proprietary MotionPortrait technology instantly converts a picture into 3D computer graphics and generates interactive 3D animation.(http://www.motionportrait.com)

Silicon Studio Corporation was established on January 1, 2000, to engage in a wide variety of digital content activities for the entertainment industry. Undertaking technology R&D, game content development, integration of the content creation environment and professional imaging systems as well as the digital creator dispatch service, Silicon Studio thrives to bring excitement to both creators and the audience by providing the best technologies in the industry (http://www.siliconstudio.co.jp)

SOURCE MotionPortrait, Inc.