Starting in the fall of 2014, Youtube began dropping support for 3D videos. Now, Google briefly mentions it will be launching 360 degree VR 3D support soon (it’s #7 on this video).
Presumably, 3D VR will also support conventional 3D streaming again, as well.
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Touchable 3D holograms
Source: Scientists have created 3D holograms that you can touch – Quartz
System uses lasers to create tiny bits of plasma in the air, which are touchable.
Holus’ desktop 3D Hologram
It’s a desktop 3D display that can be viewed from 360 degrees around. Watch the video here to see what they have in mind.
I saw something like this at a conference that I think was an earlier version – the concept has interesting applications. I think the use case is industrial design, mechanical engineering scenarios and not entertainment (but they think it has consumer applications). Think of creating a 3D design in CAD, then displaying a pseudo-walk around display model before committing to a 3D printer – very useful actually.
Launched on Kickstarter this morning, Holus is a tabletop device that converts digital content into a 3D hologram. Created by H+ Technologies out of..
Source: Holus Is A Tabletop Device That Turns Digital Media Into A 3D Hologram | TechCrunch
Time will tell if there is a consumer market for the device. I can certainly see commercial applications!
Sony introduces stunning new digital cameras, low light, 4K video, super slo mo
- RX10 II: 1″ sensor, 4K video, 40x super slow motion, super high shutter speed (1/32,000 second)
- RX100 IV: The above, plus 16 fps continuous shooting @ 20.1 MP, EVF, software upgradeable
- A7 R II: Full frame, 42.4 megapixels, ISO 102,400. 5-axis image stabilization, 4K video, high bit rates
Source: Sony Global – Digital Imaging
Google Ships 1 Million Cardboard Headsets for VR viewing
Google Cardboard is an inexpensive, simple way for consumers to try out virtual reality tech – using a simple lens/cardboard viewer and a smart phone, plus apps and various online content, consumers can try out VR for just a few dollars. Cardboard, with appropriate apps, is also a great way to watch 3D still and 3D video content.
I have Google Cardboard and recommend it for those interested in trying out 3D VR and 360 degree VR/videos. The future is coming faster than you know!
Source: 1 Million Cardboard Headsets Shipped, Google Says – Road to VR