Digital Television Group to research 3DTV
With Sky reiterating its commitment to 3DTV by suggesting that it could have programmes in 3D by the end of the year, the UK's Digital Television Group (DTG) has announced that it is to conduct a consultation into the technological feasibility and viability of 3D television.
DG Richard Lindsay-Duncan said, "Some industry observers regard 3DTV as a natural, evolutionary next step for high-definition television (HDTV). However, numerous challenges exist across the value chain, from image acquisition, storage and post-production, to distribution, reception and display. These challenges need to be understood and overcome in order to make 3DTV a feasible and viable consumer proposition."
The group includes some 125 broadcasters, platform operators and manufacturers, all of which will be asked for their views.
3D television is all very well, and if enough manufacturers and broadcasters jump on board then it will become an increasingly viable option. However, at a time when we're only just attaining a decent amount of HD-quality broadcast material, and in the current economic climate, I think it's going to be some time before this becomes a mainstream reality.
(Via Broadcast Now)
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