3D is the buzz word of 2010 From TVs to films and now even Lady Ga Ga (well she does get everywhere) It seems like every day there’s some sort of 3D announcement. So what’s happened so far and what’s going to happen in the future? Here’s a brief summary of all things 3D past, present and future.
Film
March 2010
- Avatar (A ground breaking 3D film) wins two Oscars
- Alice In Wonderland released in 3D
April 2010
- Hubble 3D
Summer 2010
- Toy Story 3
December 2010
- Smurfs 3D
- Nightmare before Christmas 3D
- Tron Legacy
Music
November (2009)
- Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus ‘Best Of Both Worlds’ 3D concert shown on channel 4 as part of ‘3D week.’
January 2010
- 3D version of Jimi Hendrix’s legendary Woodstock performance is shown by Sony at CES 2010 as they announce plans to beam live concerts to our homes in 3D
March 2010
- Lady GaGa’s record label reveal GaGa’s plans to put on a 3D concert after pairs of 3D glasses were given away with her second album ‘The Fame Monster.’
TV
January 2010
CES 2010 is filled with the unveiling of 3D TVs
March 2010
Samsung release their 3D LED TV’s in the UK
April 2010
Sky make 3D history by showing Arsenal VS Manchester United live in 3D
Gaming
June 2010
PS3 goes 3D with firmware update
Photography
September (2008)
Fuji release the world’s first digital 3D camera, the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
The Future
What do you think is going to happen with 3D technology? Will we see 3D web, will 3D gaming really take off, or will it all fizzle out when no one can afford a 3D TV? Leave us a comment and tell us what you think…
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