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Bring Home 3D Technology Today

(by abt.com)

From the advent of moving pictures to the invention of TV, historic developments drove image technologies through the 20th century. Among them, color and high definition (HD) were two major advances. Now, we present a third breakthrough in the form of full HD 3D. This new viewing experience is creating a new dimension of video realism. 3D is great in the theater; bring the same amazing technology home today. Don’t get stuck in 2D when you can bring 3D right to your living room. 3D is the latest dimension in gaming, movies, and TV programming. Don’t watch TV, live it. The amazing images jump off the screen, bringing the action so close, you can almost feel it.

What Does 3D Mean?
3D images are a made with a special camera that records one image from two perspectives. One of the images is recorded and projected for the viewer’s right eye and the other image for the left. When 3D glasses are worn, an illusion of depth as well as the image’s height and width is created. If you look at the images without the assistance of 3D glasses, the image will appear blurry.

• The only way to immerse yourself in 3D is to have a 3D TV.
• A 3D TV isn’t the only component you will need to bring your TV to life.
• You will need a 3D Blu-ray player, 3D Glasses and HDMI 1.4 cables.
• If you love to play video games, think of a Sony Playstation 3.
• You will be able to watch Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray DVDs as well as play games in 3D.

3D Compatible TV

3D has been around for decades, only now can you get a movie-quality 3D experience at home. A 3D TV can have an LED, LCD, or plasma screen. The only difference from a 2D TV is the screen is designed to show two versions of the same image. This works because the two versions are alternated at speeds that are so fast, they are undetectable by the human eye.

Three Types of 3D TVs
There is a 3D TV for everyone. Because 3D technology is so new, manufacturers are giving consumers options.

3D-Ready
Most TVs are 3D-ready. What does that mean? The TV will be equipped with a 3D emitter to send signals to the 3D glasses that you will be wearing. These TVs usually do not come with 3D glasses.

3D-Capable
These TVs are made with the screens that can play a 3D image, but they lack the emitter that is necessary to project a 3D image. 3D emitters are available to purchase for these TVs and they are external additions to the TV.

Full 3D
Similar to 3D-ready TVs, these sets are equipped with 3D emitters and the proper screen to produce a 3D image. They will usually come with 3D glasses.

Choose from:

LCD

LED

Plasma

3D Compatible Blu-ray Player or Playstation 3 (PS3)

The PS3 will be 3D compatible through a firmware upgrade sometime in 2010.

It means you can watch 3D Blu-ray DVDs and play games in 3D after downloading a firmware upgrade.

3D Glasses

Until recently, 3D glasses were plastic with one red lens and one blue. Improvements have been made on the technology; consequently the new 3D movies, TV broadcasts, and games can be viewed in 1080p, full 3D HD.

Active Liquid Crystal Shutter Glasses
Active liquid crystal shutter glasses replace older tinted glasses to give a 1080p, full 3DHD image. Each lens alternates blocking each eye up to 120 times per second, like opening and closing a shutter, one side at a time. They link to the TV by an infrared Bluetooth signal and most use rechargeable batteries.

3D Content

3D movies and animated cartoons are available on 3D Blu-ray DVDs. More than movies will be available in 3D.

Both ESPN and the Discovery Channel are developing channels devoted to 3D. ESPN channel is slated to begin in June 2010 and the Discovery Channel late 2010/ early 2011.

PS3 will also have games available in 3D with the option to be played in 2D.

The following video is from Philips Electronics:

Japan introduces 52-inch glasses-free 3D TV

(Posted on May 24th 2011 by Raven Lovecraft)

But it’s not quite ready for consumers. The 52-inch glasses-free 3D TV, using a new kind of display tech, is currently being peddled to business customers that can produce their own 3D content. It comes from Dimenco, a small company made up of former Philips employees.

• The group created a new kind of glasses-free 3D technology that, unlike the displays used in products like Nintendo’s 3DS, can be scaled to large-screen devices without any real loss in visual fidelity.
• Other issues related to framerates and dark lines in the display are also alleviated. But with all these new inner workings, it can still project any kind of 3D content that’s already on the market today.
• In fact, it can even take a 2D video and convert it into 3D in real time.
• There are a lot of advancements in glasses-free 3D tech this year. We saw a start-up company at the mobile CTIA trade show earlier this year and were blown away with its displays that literally do make it appear that objects are jumping out of the screen.
• With this new technology, the early concern about not being able to use glasses-free 3D in full-size TVs is no longer an issue. However, the other major concern, the price, still very much is. Dimenco’s TV sells for 1.7 million yen, or approximately $20,800. Yikes. It does expect to reduce costs over the next couple years, though, and plans to introduce TVs for the consumer market beginning in 2013.

Short history of 3D market development in recent years

2008:

• As of 2008, 3D programming is broadcast on Japanese cable channel BS 11 approximately four times per day.
• Cablevision launched a 3D version of its MSG channel on March 24, 2010, available only to Cablevision subscribers on channel 1300.  The channel is dedicated primarily to sports broadcasts, including MSG’s 3D broadcast of a New York Rangers-New York Islanders game, limited coverage of the 2010 Masters Tournament, and (in cooperation with YES Network) a game between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners.

2010:

• The first Australian program broadcast in high-definition 3D was Fox Sports coverage of the soccer game Australia-New Zealand on 24 May 2010.
• Also in Australia, the Nine Network and Special Broadcasting Service will be bringing the State of Origin (matches on 26 May, 16 June and 7 July 2010) (Nine) and FIFA World Cup (SBS) in 3D on Channel 40 respectively.
• Earlier this year (2010) Discovery Communications, Imax and Sony announced plans to launch a 3D TV channel in the US with a planned launch in early 2011. At the same time, a Russian company Platform HD and its partners – General Satellite and Samsung Electronics – announced about their 3D television project, which would be the first similar project in Russia.
• In Brazil Rede TV! became the first Terrestrial television to transmit 3D signal freely for all 3D enabled audience on 21 May. But despite their technology, its programming is still in poor quality.
• Starting on June 11, 2010, ESPN launched a new channel, ESPN 3D, dedicated to 3D sports with up to 85 live events a year in 3D.
• On 1 January 2010, the world’s first 3D channel, SKY 3D, started broadcasting nationwide in South Korea by Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting. The channel’s slogan is “World No.1 3D Channel”. This 24/7 channel uses the Side by Side technology at a resolution of 1920x1080i. 3D contents include education, animation, sport, documentary and performances.
• A full 24 hour broadcast channel was announced at the 2010 Consumer Electronics show as a joint venture from IMAX, Sony, and the Discovery channel. The intent is to launch the channel in the United States by year end 2010.

DirecTV and Panasonic plan to launch 2 broadcast channels and 1 Video on demand channel with 3D content in June 2010. DirecTV previewed a live demo of their 3D feed at the Consumer Electronics Show held January 7–10, 2010.

Europe:

• British Sky Broadcasting (Sky) launched a limited 3D TV broadcast service on April 3, 2010.
• Transmitting from the Astra 2A satellite at 28.2° east, Sky 3D broadcast a selection of live UK Premier League football matches to over 1000 British pubs and clubs equipped with a Sky+HD Digibox and 3D Ready TVs, and preview programmes provided for free to top-tier Sky HD subscribers with 3D TV equipment.
• This was later expanded to include a selection of films, sports, and entertainment programming launched to Sky subscribers on 1 October 2010.
• On September 28, 2010, Virgin Media launched a 3D TV on Demand service.
• Several other European pay-TV networks are also planning 3D TV channels and some have started test transmissions on other Astra satellites, including French pay-TV operator Canal+ which has announced its first 3D channel is to be launched in December 2010.
• Also the Spanish Canal+ has started the first broadcastings on May 18, 2010 and included 2010 FIFA World Cup matches in the new Canal+ 3D channel. Satellite operator SES Astra started a free-to-air 3D demonstration channel on the Astra satellite at 23.5° east on May 4, 2010 for the opening of the 2010 ANGA Cable international trade fair using 3D programming supplied by 3D Ready TV manufacturer Samsung under an agreement between Astra and Samsung to co-promote 3D TV.

Satellite 3D: As of November 2010, there were eight 3D channels broadcasting to Europe from three Astra satellite positions, including demonstrations provided by Astra, pay-TV from BSkyB, Canal+ and others, and the Dutch Brava3D cultural channel, which provides a mix of classical music, opera and ballet free-to-air across Europe from Astra 23.5°E.

2011: In April 2011, HIGH TV, a 3D family entertainment Channel launched.

List of 3D Channels

(by wikipadia.org)

Ultra-Real 3D Full HD Visuals

Toshiba 3D TVs deliver over-the-top entertainment brought to you in beautiful 1080p Full HD. Our state of the art Quantum Black™ LED panel with Fine Local Dimming creates blacks with more depth and character, plus enhanced highlights. Our ClearScan 480Hz™ technology minimizes blurring for sports or fast-action video. And our CrystalCoat™ Contrast Enhancer stops light reflections from washing out whatever you’re watching. Your movies and games will leap off the wall with incredible sharpness and a smoother, purer, more natural appearance.

Great Expandability and Convenience

Build that entertainment center with four HDMI® inputs and HDMI® InstaPort™ for fast switching between them. And because our 3D TVs are DLNA certified ®, you’ll be able to easily access content straight from your PC. It’s home theater without the headache.

Would like to make a right selection of Toshiba 3DHD TV?

65UL610U 65″ class 3D LED TV

• Screen Size Class: 65″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 480Hz
• Internet Capabilities: Net TV™ (Netflix®, Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®)

MSRP: $4,499.99

 46WX800U 46″ class 3D LED TV

Average Customer Rating:  (4)

• Screen Size Class: 46″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 240Hz
• Contrast Ratio: 7,000,000:1
• Internet Capabilities: Enhanced Net TV™ (Netflix®, YouTube®, Blockbuster®), Yes

MSRP: $2,599.99

 55WX800U 55″ class 3D LED TV

Average Customer Rating:  (5)

• Screen Size Class: 55″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 240Hz
• Contrast Ratio: 7,000,000:1
• Internet Capabilities: Enhanced Net TV™ (Netflix®, YouTube®, Blockbuster®), Yes

MSRP: $3,299.99

 46UL610U 46″ class 3D LED TV

• Screen Size Class: 46″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 480Hz
• Internet Capabilities: Net TV™ (Netflix®, Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®)

MSRP: $1,999.99

 55TL515U 55″ class 3D LED TV

• Screen Size Class: 55″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 240Hz
• Internet Capabilities: Net TV™ (Netflix®, Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®)

MSRP: $2,099.99

 42TL515U 42″ class 3D LED TV

• Screen Size Class: 42″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 240Hz
• Internet Capabilities: Net TV™ (Netflix®, Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®)

MSRP: $1,399.99

 32TL515U 32″ class 3D LED TV

• Screen Size Class: 32″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 240Hz
• Internet Capabilities: Net TV™ (Netflix®, Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®)

MSRP: $999.99

 55UL610U 55″ class 3D LED TV

• Screen Size Class: 55, 65″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 480Hz
• Internet Capabilities: Net TV™ (Netflix®, Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®)

MSRP: $2,499.99

 47TL515U 47″ class 3D LED TV

• Screen Size Class: 47″
• Refresh Rate: ClearScan™ 240Hz
• Internet Capabilities: Net TV™ (Netflix®, Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®)

3D iPad Commercial – Reallusion Authentic 3D by iClone

iClone Stereo 3D Creativity – anaglyph Red/Cyan Glasses Required 

Scenes from Street Fighter 3 & Alpha in 3D on an iPad

NewSight Japan brings 3D to iPad and iPhone!

Glasses-Free 3D On iPad

The Engineering Human-Computer Interaction (EHCI) research group has created an apparent 3D effect on the iPad 2. Called the Head-Coupled Perspective, it uses the front camera to track the relative changes in the position of the user’s head. Head-Coupled Perspective on Mobile Devices. We track the head of the user with the front facing camera in order to create a glasses-free monocular 3D display. Such spatially-aware mobile display enables to improve the possibilities of interaction.
It does not use the accelerometers and relies only on the front camera.
(The demo with the targets has been inspired by the work of Johnny Lee ( http://youtu.be/Jd3-eiid-Uw ) with a Wii remote.)

Build Your own 3D Camera

This is a quick overview of the 3D rig that I built for less than $100 including a nice piece of glass from www.stereoscopicmirrors.com.

What differentiates LG’s new 3D TV from current store models?

LG’s Cinema 3D passive 3D glass technology is similar to movie theaters whose glasses also work on the LG TV. Passive glasses don’t require power, are much lighter, cost only several dollars and are easier on the eyes. Those glasses are used in any movie theater running 3D movies. They consist polarized material, which is different for each eye separating two images coming to you from the screen. A stereoscopic image will be produced by your brain similar to those you can see with your naked eyes outside of the movie theater or your 3DTV.

They act as polarizing filters sequentially allowing the left/right frames from the TV screen to pass through. In active 3D systems, much of the work delivering the 3D experience is done by powered glasses, costing $150 each, running on batteries or requiring re-charging.

Select 3DTV you like and purchse it directly from Amazon. It will be delivered to you within days:

LG 47″ 3D LED Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV, Model 47LW5600

LG 47″ 3D LED Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV – 47LW5600/ Full HD 1080p (1920×1080) Resolution/ LG Smart TV/ 3D Ready/ 2D To 3D Conversion/ LED Plus With Local Dimming/ TruMotion 120Hz/ THX Certified Display/ Wi-Fi Ready (Adapter Included)/ DLNA Certified/ Picture Wizard II/ Intelligent Sensor/ 5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio/ XD Engine/ Dolby Digital Decoder/ Built-In ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM Tuner/ Black Finish.

LG 55″ 3D LED 1080p HDTV – 55LW6500

LG 55″ 3D LED 1080p HDTV – 55LW6500/ Smart TV/ TruMotion 240Hz/ Full HD 1080p Resolution/ Cinema 3D/ Wi-Fi Ready/ LED Plus w/Local Dimming/ DLNA Certified/ Intelligent Sensor/ Smart Energy Saving/ ISFccc Ready/ XD Engine/ 24p Real Cinema/ THX Certified Display (With Bright Room Mode)/ Dolby Digital Decoder/ USB 2.0/ Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuners/ Black Finish

Features:

• LG Smart TV
• LG Cinema 3D
• 2D to 3D Conversion
• LED Plus w/Local Dimming
• TruMotion 120Hz
• Wi-Fi® Ready (Adapter Included)
• Magic Motion Remote (Included)
• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• DLNA Certified®
• ENERGY STAR® Qualified
• Picture Wizard II
• Intelligent Sensor
• Smart Energy Saving
• ISFccc® Ready

Specifications:

Panel

• Screen Size: 47″ Class (46.9″ measured diagonally)
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
• TruMotion (Frame Rate): 120Hz
• Contrast Ratio (DCR): 5,000,000:1
• Local Dimming (2D and 3D)

Broadcasting System

• Analog: NTSC
• Digital: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM (1 Tuner)

Video

• XD Engine
• Aspect Ratio Correction: 5 Modes (16:9/Just Scan/Original/4:3/Cinema Zoom)
• Color Temperature Control: 3 Modes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
• Picture Mode: 7 Modes (Intelligent Sensor/Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/isf Expert 1/isf Expert 2)
• Just Scan 0% OverScan
  • HDMI: 1080p/1080i/720p
  • Component: 1080p/1080i/720p
  • RF: 1080i/720p
• 24p Real Cinema (24p 5:5/2:2 Pull Down): HDMI 1080 24p
• Expert Mode/ISFccc Ready
• THX Certified Display (w/Bright Room Mode)
• xvYCC
• AV Mode (Picture & Sound): Cinema/Game/Sport
• Picture Wizard II (Easy Self Calibration)

Audio

• Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP)
• Audio Output (Watts – THD 10%): 10W + 10W
• Speaker System: 1 Way 2 Speakers
• Dolby Digital Decoder
• Surround System: Infinite 3D Surround
• Bass/Treble/Balance
• Auto Volume Leveler
• Sound Mode: 5 Modes (Standard/Music/Cinema/Game/Sports)
• Clear Voice II

3D

• 3D: LG Cinema 3D (FPR)
• 2D to 3D Converting Depth Control Level: 3D Effect, 20 Levels
• 3D Depth Control
• 3D to 2D

Connectivity

• LG Smart TV
• LG App Store
• Web Browser
• Wi-Fi®: Adapter Included
• DLNA Certified®: Movie/Photo/Music
• Windows 7 Certified
• SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC)
• Wireless HD Ready (2D Only)

Sspecial Features

• Magic Motion Remote: Included
• Smart Energy Saving
• Intelligent Sensor
• 1080p Source Input
  • HDMI: 60p/30p/24p
  • Component: 60p/30p/24p
  • RGB: 60p (WXGA)
• AV Input Navigation
• Input Labeling
• Child Lock
• Closed Caption

Convenience

• Language: English/Spanish/French/Korean
• Auto Tuning/Programming
• Channel Add/Delete
• Favorite Channel Programming
• Auto/Manual Clock
• On/Off Timer
• Sleep Timer
• Auto Off/Auto Sleep

Inputs / Outputs

• RF In (Antenna/Cable): 1 (Rear)
• AV In: 2 (Rear)
• Component Video In (Y, Pb, Pr) + Audio: 2 (Rear)
• HDMI™/HDCP Input: 4 (Side)
• USB 2.0: 2 (Side)
• Digital Audio Out (Optical): 1 (Rear)
• RGB In (D-Sub 15 Pin) – PC: 1 (Rear)
• PC Audio Input: 1 (Rear)
• LAN: 1 (Rear)
• RS-232C (Control/Service): 1 (Rear)
• Headphone Out: 1 (Rear)
• Wireless Control: 1 (Rear)

Cabinet / Accessories

• Swivel: 20º/20º
• VESA Compatible: (200mm x 200mm)
• LG Cinema 3D Glasses: 4 Pair
• Remote Control: Magic Motion & Standard (Backlit)

Power

• Voltage. Hz: 100V ~ 220V, 50/60Hz
• Consumption (Max.): 165W
• Consumption (Average): 140W
• Standby Mode: <0.1W

Approximate Dimensions:

• Without Stand
  • Height: 26.9″
  • Width: 43.9″
  • Depth: 1.2″
• With Stand
  • Height: 29.5″
  • Width: 43.9″
  • Depth: 10.1″

Approximate Weight:

• Without Stand: 40.8 lbs
• With Stand: 45.6 lbs
• Shipping: 54 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts and Labor
• Extended Service Warranty Available: Click the warranty tab above for details

Replacing regular DVD players, 3D blu-ray becomes more and more popular due to their quality, and, of course, the capability of playback 3D movies. Select and purchase any 3D blu-ray player you like and it will be delivered to you directly from Amazon within a couple of days:

3D computers started arriving back in 2010, starting with Sharp and Acer notebooks. In the first quoter of 2011 there have been many other 3D computer manufacturers who penetrated 3D market worldwide. They differ by the methods of displaying 3D videos and, of course, the cost. The author of this writing is presently using Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook and he is quite happy with it. One of the reasons is simplicity of displaying 3D video with a regular polari glasses you can get for free from any movie theater you go to see 3D. The other reason is the cost, which is, probably, is the most attractive for an average consumer. Select any 3D notebook, computer, or a tablet from carousels below, make a purchase and the item will be delivered to you directly from Amazon:

3D Notebooks:

3D cameras, since their initial appearance by Kodak in the late 60s, are starting to become regular products on the shelves of electronic and photo stores everywhere inn the world. Varying in price and quality, 3D cameras can be selected and purchased from the carousel below.  With the best prices, as you know, Amazon will ship to you any camera, which has been purchased directly from Amazon:

The Rollei Powerflex 3D looks like it is going to be really cool and affordable! I love how they have brought 3d ability to anyone and you can carry this around in your pocket. The only thing that worries me is how good will it be. This is on of the first cameras to come out with all these new features and I’m worried it’s not going to be the best but only time will tell.

The Rollei Powerflex 3D looks like it is going to be really cool and affordable! I love how they have brought 3d ability to anyone and you can carry this around in your pocket. The only thing that worries me is how good will it be. This is on of the first cameras to come out with all these new features and I’m worried it’s not going to be the best but only time will tell.

Panasonic HDC-SDT750K, Panasonic 3D Camcorder, Aiptek 3D-HD camcorder, Sony HDR-TD10 3D Camcorder, Sony 3D Camcorder, Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D Camera, Sony MHS-FS3 3D Bloggie, ViewSonic 3DV5 Pocket 3D, ViewSonic 3D camcorder, Only 3D Video, DXG-5D7V Pocket 3D Camcorder, DXG 3D Camcorder, JVC GS-TD1B Full HD 3D, JVC 3D camcorder:

Panasonic HDC-SDT750K, High Definition 3D Camcorder
Aiptek 3D-HD High Definition 3D Camcorder
Sony HDR-TD10 High Definition 3D Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera with 3.5-Inch LCD
Sony MHS-FS3 3D Bloggie Touch Camera
ViewSonic 3DV5 Pocket 3D HD camcorder with 5M FF Lens
The Only 3D Video Camcorder
DXG USA DXG-5D7V Pocket 3D Camcorder and 3D Media Player Bundle
JVC GS-TD1B Full HD 3D camcorder with 64GB internal Flash memory

If you decided what you want, then click on that item and it will take you to Amazon online store where you will be able to purchase that item directly. It will be delivered to your address within 2 days or so. Good luck with your new device happy 3D recording!

Here’s a low cost 3D camcorder with a 3D auto-stereoscopic viewfinder display. The camcorder has a built-in HDMI output to output the resulting 720p 3D video to a 3D enabled HDTV. The resulting video can also be converted on a computer format to the Youtube 3D video format before uploading. Now, you are in charge of exciting multi-dimension entertainment with ViewSonic’s new Show’n Go 3D HD Camcorder 3DV5. With two 5 Megapixel sensors built-in, you can easily capture awesome 3D HD videos and 3D still images. No need for special glasses, just playback to preview in 3D instantly on the 2.4″ LCD screen. ArcSoft Wizard embedded with 3DV5, allows you to enjoy 3D videos and images on a standard PC or notebook with the included red/cyan glasses. Even upload and share your videos on YouTube 3D using one simple click with intuitive and intelligent software built-in. This palm-sized 3DV5 HD camcorder will make entertaining and sharing fun in full 3D, a snap!

The following 2D videos have been shot with ViewSonic 3D Camcorder. Use red-blue glasses to watch them. The quality is superb!

LG G-Slate Tablet Computer