Blu-ray Disc Association Provides Updates on 3D Technology

[Shane]

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced its plans for incorporating 3D into the widely successful Blu-ray Disc format. The rapid and enthusiastic consumer adoption of Blu-ray Disc, coupled with the format's technical capabilities and capacity make it the ideal format for bringing a vibrant 3D experience to consumers.

The BDA, comprised of...

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[hharris4earthlink]

Sounds good, but what does it mean? Am I correct in assuming that 1080p channels will be available per eye with the specifics of creating the 3D illusion up to vendors who either have, or will develop methodologies to be determined later? If I have this right, it makes sense because 3D display technology is not just one thing; it has many approaches and in many cases is still in the process of being perfected.

[Richard]

Panasonic appears to be the main entity pushing the 3D consumer movement and creation of standards based on my reading materials. So much for deep color...

The real question is will the 3D experience justify yet another investment in new product? Many of us have been worn down by HDTV and all the new technology having finally reached a point of simply enjoying the final blu-ray 1080p outcome!

[hharris4earthlink]

Well, of course, that's the point of creating new consumer technologies: create more things to sell. But I'm a little leery of 3D. Here in LA, lots of people buy tickets to see 3D movies, but as a standard for day and day out home viewing . . . that's another story entirely in my opinion. Who would want to put on 3D glasses for everything? Perhaps the ultimate home TV is one that can display both 2D and 3D, if they can get the cost down low enough.