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What is 3D TV?

3D or stereoscopic imaging is a technique capable of recording three dimensional images, which gives the illusion of image depth. When discussing 3D TV technology, it encompasses TV programming, movies, or games. Currently most TVs and HDTVs broadcast 2D images or show only height and width.

How Does 3D Work?

3D Glasses
Until recently, 3D glasses were plastic with one red lens and one blue. Those were used for the more archaic anaglyph 3D movies. When worn, the different colored lenses created two false-colored images. The images were discolored because of the two colored lenses and the resulting image on the screen was low-resolution. Improvements have been made on the technology; consequently the new 3D movies, TV broadcasts, and games can be viewed in 1080p, full 3D HD.

Active liquid crystal shutter glasses replace older tinted glasses to give a 1080p, full 3D image. New shutter glasses alternate blocking each eye up to 120 times per second, like opening and closing your eyelids one side at a time, but it’s not humanly possible to do without the aid of the glasses. They link to the TV by an infrared Bluetooth signal and use rechargeable batteries.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Can everyone see 3D?
Will I get a headache?
Do I have to wear the 3D glasses?


Q: Can everyone see 3D?

Q: Will I get a headache?

Q: Do I Have to Wear the 3D Glasses?



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