3d technology

3D Technology                     Dhaher Qayed H00204951

In simple words, 3D technology stands for three-dimensional technology. An object is created by our brain by the light that passes through an object and the distance of that object. Basically, 3D images are created by tricking the brain, by showing the same object to each eye but in different location, with the use of specialized hardware or the use of 3D glasses, which we might all know. Doing so, a flat object is viewed with more body or depth. Lets discuss this concept further, who came up with the idea and what more we could expect, with this exciting innovation.

Early History

3D technology goes way back in time. Remember wearing blue and red glasses? Yes, that was the start of the so called 3D concept. But due to lack of funds and resources, the concept was not much thought about, until now. "Challenging global economic and 3D market conditions"(seeing is believing, 2011). Movie producers wanted to find ways to interest people to go out and watch more than what's on their television. That’s where the thought of seeing actors and actresses jumping out of the cinema screens, was thought about. It was Sir Charles Wheatstone who came up with a process called Stereopsis, in 1838; it's where we can see 3 dimensional images from an overlaid image, like images in the cinema.

Development

To make it simple to understand 3D imagery is by separating the right and left image using colors. This two color layers is then separated using the blue and red glasses or Passive glasses. Added to that, a polarization screen should be used to get a clear image on your television sets. This was the concept used in the past and was called Anaglyph 3D. Nowadays, liquid crystal display glasses are used. They have infrared sensors built in them to connect wirelessly to the television or display. The idea is to change between two sets of the same image, but not at the same time. They turn on and off at a shocking speed, instead.

3D technology can seem to be very exciting but it comes with a few downfalls. For example, Motion sicknesses, in addition to other health concerns, are more easily induced by 3D presentations .Added to that, using those 3D glasses darkens images and a slight movement of the head causes a ghost-like effect and color change. Due to this, some have complained about headaches and strains on their eyes and sometimes even nausea after a 3D movie. On the other hand, there has been progress in removing these downfalls, though it might need more time in its improve figment, doesn’t mean most of us won't be rushing to the theaters for the next upcoming 3D movie.

Modern Development

3D technology is not only meant for television sets or for motion pictures anymore. Now with technology booming, mobile phones, video games and many more are all now in 3D. For instance, 3D movies without those goofy glasses or having to see your family in front of you when using Skype, with your latest 3D webcam, teaching in 3D to interest students and many more. The world’s fist consumer 3D webcam “Minoru” can help you see your friends and family for real, in 3D over your favorite messaging program like Windows Live Messenger, Skype, AOL, OoVoo and many others. One can easily take 3D photos or even shoot 3D videos with the new 3D technology

            In my opinion, 3D technology is something I myself find it very exciting, yes it does need a little of fixes here and there but It's worth going out with my friends to spend our weekend. With 3D technology growing in such a fast pace, we could only expect more creative and intelligent ways to approach our modern living.

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