Blu-ray 3D specifications finalized

[Sabre]

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In case plans by AMD and a slew of other tech vendors planning to showcase 3D Blu-ray compatible products at CES wasn't a tip-off, the updated specifications are done. The key details? First, that the Blu-ray Disc Association has chosen the Multiview Video Coding (MVC) codec to store 3D, so that even though it is now providing a full 1080p frame for each eye, it will only require about 50% more storage space compared to the 2D version, and all discs will be fully backwards compatible, in 2D, on existing players. Better than backwards compatibility, the PlayStation 3 will be forwards compatible with the new discs -- a new HDTV setup (the spec promises to work with plasmas, LCDs or projectors equally well) with IR emitters and glasses will still be necessary. According to the PR (after the break) we can expect Blu-ray 3D-stickered products in 2010, our only advice is to keep those responsible for the Cowboys Stadium abomination far, far away from it.

I was never a big fan growing up of the 3D movies (silly blue/red glasses and all), but the new polorized stuff is pretty good. "Up" showed this technology off very well. It wasn't used for show, but to tell a better story.

[sirwilliam]

I concur...3D has come a long way. Even better with the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz.

[complacent]

I concur...3D has come a long way. Even better with the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz.

yay another receiver!

[sirwilliam]

I concur...3D has come a long way. Even better with the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz.

yay another receiver!

Don't worry...there will be more changes by the time the 3D comes out. Can't wait until the next format war

[ElZorro]

Don't worry...there will be more changes by the time the 3D comes out. Can't wait until the next format war

"Standards are great, everyone should have one"

[Sabre]

Don't worry...there will be more changes by the time the 3D comes out. Can't wait until the next format war

"Standards are great, everyone should have one"

lol, that needs to become your next signature as much as you have been using (sadly) it lately!