More and more it’s being confirmed by other people and organizations: 3D is thé trend for visual communication. Last week DIGDIA, a company specialized in information about digital media, released an Analyses confirming that there are over 5.000 3D screens worldwide.
Though this report is mainly about the 3D entertainment industry, like 3D movies and cinemas, it does show that 3D really is alive today. More and more (Hollywood) studios are producing 3D movies. And it seems that the consumers are really enthousiastic about it.
ScreenDaily announced that only in North America already more than 1.500 3D screens are operational. The average ticket price would be around $13.75, which is just a little higher than normal (2D) tickets.
Somewhere around 2010/2011 the worldwide number of 3D screens is expected to grow above 10.000. After 2013 the 15.000 milestone could be reached.
I still think it will take 5-10 years before 3D in our homes will become mainstream. The fact that the available content is growing is a key factor and could be of major influence to the ‘time to market’ for consumer 3D displays.
Meanwhile, in our lab we’re working on technology to convert those stereo 3D files to a format which is useable for autostereoscopic/multiview 3D displays.
Sources:
http://www.digdia.com/3d/dc3d09_main.htm
http://www.screendaily.com/3d-cinema-shows-strength-in-depth/5002670.article
http://www.digitalsignagescene.com/industry-news/3d-screens-now-number-over-5000-worldwide
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