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DVD Player Displays 2D Movies in 3D

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the and-i'm-sure-it-looks-swell dept.

Anonymous Writer writes "A company called Dynamic Digital Depth that wants to bring 3D television and movies to the mainstream claims to have developed a system that allows you to watch current 2D DVDs in 3D. They claim the TriDef DVD Player uses image analysis methods, developed by the company for their 3D content conversion service, to convert 2D video to 3D in real-time based on 3D depth cues in the original movie. It is the same company that produced the TriDef Movie Player software for the Sharp Actius R3D3 autostereo display notebook. "

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  1. I wonder by Killjoy_NL · · Score: 4, Funny

    if this will be succesfull The idea sounds cool though. Maybe even more cool for the porn fans out there :) (You know who you are)

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    1. Re:I wonder by gl4ss · · Score: 4, Funny

      ME ???? SAY IT'S ME!!!

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  2. 3D? by Mz6 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hmmm.. so what happens if I watch Spy Kids:3D on this? Will it upconvert me to 4D?

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    1. Re:3D? by Walker2323 · · Score: 5, Funny

      You will see God.

    2. Re:3D? by Patrik_AKA_RedX · · Score: 4, Funny

      Nah, just 4 spacial dimensions. Just try to picture this: A rectangle extended into 3 dimensions would be a cube. Now extending that cube into a 4th spacial dimensions by makeing all the sides into cubes, without any of the volumes of the cubes sharing the same 4 spacial coordinates.

      Warning: attemps to picture 4 dimensional objects may lead to brain damage. Symtoms are: inability to spel worts, Headaches and 1337-5p3ak abuse.
      If you experience any of these symptons, don't bother to contact your doctor. you're done for.

  3. Extra dimensions don't come free, folks! by _14k4 · · Score: 4, Funny

    This "extra dimension" must be copywritten; I only paid for two. What should I do about this? Call my lawyer? Oh dear. :(

  4. hot 3d action! by welshwaterloo · · Score: 4, Funny

    tsk.. I think we all know what kind of movies every ./er is thinking of right now..

    Yup.. Hot Linus action... In 3D!!

  5. Re: 3d by leenoble_uk · · Score: 4, Funny

    Looks flat on my monitor. This is crud.
    Just like all those digital HDTVs they keep advertising on telly. They look no better picture wise than my 14" portable.

  6. Test image by pr0nbot · · Score: 4, Funny

    I've found a good test
    image
    for this technology.