TCO Development has released the results of a study to compare the visual experience of active shutter eye-glasses or passive FPR (film pattern retarder) eye-glasses technology for viewing 3DTV. The study confirms that the two techniques differ in visual performance characteristics that affect the overall 3D experience. 3D functionality is becoming more common in computer […]
The 3DTV segment of consumer electronics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 84 per cent during 2011 to 2013, according to research firm RNCOS. RNCOS suggests that the global consumer electronics industry is set to witness phenomenal growth in near future after the moderation of tough economic conditions, with 3DTV anticipated […]
LG Electronics (LG), has revealed that over a third (37 per cent) of Brits say that the 2012 Olympics would tempt them to buy a 3D TV next year, with another 25 per cent saying that the Euro 2012 would also make them consider moving to a new dimension. The survey of 2,000 people, conducted […]
Propelled by encouraging market developments and increasing audience interest, consumer spending on Blu-ray Discs 3D (BD3D) in 2011 is forecast to rise 533 per cent across the four markets of the US, UK, Germany and France, according to IHS Screen Digest research. Combined consumer spending on BD3D across these territories will reach $213.9 million this […]
Following reports that Nintendo is preparing to announce a new home console, rumours have suggested that the platform holder will adopt Sony’s Blu-Ray disc format for its new hardware. Development sources have told Blu-ray.com that Nintendo is currently looking at using the disc format as its primary optical media of choice, which would make it […]
In the last six months consumers awareness levels of 3D TVs and Blu-ray players has grown significantly, according to the NPD Group’s 3D 360º Monitor. Consumers aware of 3D LCD TVs went from 28 per cent in September 2010 to 36 per cent in February 2011. 3D plasma TV awareness jumped from 21 per cent […]
Even though 3DTV is growing at a slower than expected pace, some industry experts remain optimistic that it will reshape the way the world watches the small screen. The number of 3DTV channels will break the 100-channel barrier by 2014, according to market research group In-Stat, with sports, the arts, big music events and movies […]
Microsoft and white-label video management and publishing company thePlatform have confirmed the integration of Microsoft’s leading digital media technologies, including Microsoft PlayReady and Internet Information Services (IIS) Smooth Streaming, into thePlatform’s mpx video management system. The integration means that premium video providers can deliver protected, HD Web video for both in-home and remote viewing experiences. […]
Most Americans, Brits and Canadians are unlikely to purchase a 3D television any time soon, according to a recent Vision Critical poll. The online survey of representative national samples shows that a negligible number of respondents in each country currently own 3D TVs. Five per cent of Americans, two per cent of Brits and only […]
DSC Labs, a Toronto company which specialises in high specification test cards for film and video production, is introducing a new 3D test chart (its 3-DZ model) designed to reduce the possibility of eyestrain and headaches. Initially announced as the prototype ‘Pilot 3D Chart’, the 3-DZ is engineered to quickly pinpoint imprecision in subjective and […]