The Future Of 3D
3D is still in the early stages of adoption, with many consumers waiting on the sidelines. Lots of people still haven’t seen a 3D movie, sports event or musical spectacular, but enthusiasts say that once good 3D is experienced, then there’s no turning back. The ‘normal’ 2D broadcasts just aren’t up to it any more.
Remember how colour screens on cellphones once seemed pointless? Well in the past there were people who were arguing that colour movies seemed like an unnecessary expense and, further back, sound distracted from the actors’ performance.
What is now the cutting edge soon becomes normality.
The future for 3D glasses
Consumers who have yet to jump on the 3D bandwagon are being enticed by more and more advanced equipment by the TV manufacturers.
Those who have been bothered about the size and weight of the 3D glasses they’ve been offered can now look forward to lighter and more comfortable designs. Glasses-free 3D televisions are still in the future, but it is here now on some handheld games consoles and on prototype laptops. Realistically, how long can it be before we see the first 3D smartphone, months?
A view of the 3D future from director James Cameron
James Cameron is the director of the benchmark movie for 3D, Avatar. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, he stated he believes 3D will be everywhere within the next decade. He has stressed the importance of getting rid of glasses when watching 3D.
He views glasses-free viewing as the next important threshold for 3D, with only slow and steady growth until that point. Cameron thinks broadcast programming, especially sports, and gaming will drive the adoption of 3D capable televisions in the home.
3D gaming
Nintendo’s 3DS hand-held games console is the 3D development of the successful DS. The real advance is that Nintendo has removed the need for glasses, giving personal adjustment for the player holding the device. The industry have found the company has a killer piece of hardware, and it’s backed up with a strong software line-up which is constantly growing.
Unsurprisingly, both industry insiders and gamers have reacted well, and many are noting that 3D gameplay is a better experience than when in 2D. The future for 3D TV and 3D gaming seem very much interlinked.
Making your own 3D videos
A consumer version of the professional, twin HD camera and stereo jig system used to make Avatar is being developed. Once a simple, compact camera which can shoot 3D video comes to market, 3D computer monitors and TV screens will become must have items.
Spreading 3D and the Internet
Once 3D videos become widespread, the Internet will offer more and more 3D content. With advancements in 3D imaging coming out in almost every part of home entertainment and cinema, we could be reaching the tipping point where people expect 3D and products only in 2D will appear lacking.
June 21, 2011
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Posted by Jam Man
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