Emerging Technology Tetrad

What is 3D Technology? After all my research was done, I realized that with all of its brilliance and ability to capture the attention of people, 3D technology allows photographers and movie producers to create the illusion of depth and animation using colors and dual cameras. This technology has been around for a long time, as early as the mid to late 1800s. David Brewster in 1840 invented a way to make photographic images appear 3D using a stereoscope. Later,Kinematascope, a stereo animation camera, created 3D motion pictures. As a result of these early inventions, William Friese Greene in 1896 seized the opportunity and patented 3D movie viewing using a stereoscope. This turn of event set off an interest in developing 3D images which were interactive and life-like. By the start of the 1900s - 1950, the first anaglyph movie was produce and interesting enough, movie goers were required to use 3d glasses in order to get the full effect of 3D motion. 3D movies became very popular, until the mid-50s as advances in new 3D technology became dormant. Other rationales which may have attributed to this dormancy is the cost of producing these movies, the amount of equipment needed for production or simply that movie goers became weary of having to wear 3D glasses. Whatever the reason, 3D technology went away until the until 70s with the creation of Stereovision which allowed producers to create a perfect synchronization with simultaneous recording of images using two cameras and mirrors. Stereovision led the way to 3D binoculars, 3D cameras, and the once popular view master which remains a popular toy for children.

Unlike the mid-50s when 3D technology became dormant due to lack of innovation, 3D technology has grown as a result of the digital age. As a matter of fact, Encisco wrote in an article, published on Ezine@article that 3D technology after 2000 peaked the interest of movie goers with the creation of 3D IMAX film, using technology called Reality Camera Sytem. As a result of the success of 3D IMAX films, movie producers began to produce 3D animated film like "The Polar Express" and "Avatar." As the popularity of 3D continued to grow, as well as the innovation of digital technology came on scene, the first Digital 3D movie "Scar 3D" was released in Hollywood in 2007, according to Encisco.

What does the future hold for 3D technology? The answer has begun to surface with 3D television. 3D television will ultimately trump movie going as people will be able to sit in the comfort of their homes and watch their favorite shows, sport event, movie, news, and etc. in high definition (HD) and 3D at the same time. Teachers will be able to show their students educational shows, animated shows, documentaries, and musical performances which have been created with the use of 3D technology. Manufacturers are well on their way to opening up a market that is sure to be around for a longtime.

References

Encisco, W. (December 30, 2010). The history of 3D technology. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-History-of-3D-Technology&id=3711641

Sensio (December 20, 2010). History of 3D. Retrieved from · http://www.sensio.tv/en/3d/3d_history/default.3d