Attribute analysis of 3-D seismic data in time slices presents a great opportunity for
reservoir characterization. The interpretable information of the 3-D seismic data can be
enhanceded with complex seismic trace attributes. The correlation between various P-
wave seismic attributes and lithology has been used for some time, however, the
multicomponent seismic techniques promise augmented development. Two examples
are presented: the Sierra Devonian carbonate gas play in northeast British Columbia and
the Blackfoot Cretaceous sandstone oil play in Alberta. Landmark and Photon
interpretive systems were used as well as Matlab and ERmapper applications.