The popularity of 3D movies is on the rise. With the uproar caused by James Cameron’s Avatar and Pixar’s Up, it would be quite hard to believe that as early as 1856, still cameras were used to make stereoscopic images. To get two views of a particular scene, it will be photographed at a slightly different angle. The viewer will be made to wear glasses with red and green lenses while the stereoscopic images are projected in fast succession. Two slightly different images will be seen by the viewer when …

The home entertainment industry is advancing in a very rapid rate. Year after year, new technologies are continuously being introduced. While some would generate mediocre acceptance, others would be dropped like a hot potato after several months use. The acceptance for HD technology is different. In fact, high definition has emerged as the format of choice for sports and news programming, for soaps, for documentaries, reality shows and theatrical releases. The roar created by media relating to this emerging technology has resulted to the skyrocketing demand for HD technology products. …

3D is obviously making a tremendous roar not just in movie theatres but in the very comforts of people’s homes. It wasn’t too long ago when people were so excited to don the silly and dorky goggles to be able to experience the much hyped about 3 dimensional viewing. Watching a 3D movie for the very first time would be an exhilarating experience. With heart pounding, I practically jumped off my seat as the characters practically pop off the screen. Special effects using three dimensional techniques certainly required film …

With the runaway success of the 3d craze with films such as Avatar and Up, as well as other blockbusters, many television manufacturers are beginning to develop home 3d televisions so the general public can enjoy that immersive experience in the comfort of home. From 3d sports to high quality movies, you’ll be able to put yourself in the film or game, as long as you pick the right unit.

To realize 3D TV, it separates images for the left and right eyes that have to be interlaced and displayed on …

In 1996, legislation was passed by Congress mandating the change of TV broadcasts from analog to digital. What does the shift mean to analog TV users? If the user has a satellite TV service provided by DirectTV or Dish Network, the big switch would really have no effect as the user is already receiving digital signal. However, if the TV user is a DBS customer (direct broadcast satellite) and a separate antenna is needed to be able to watch programs from local station, the user in all probability may have …