The DVD Forum announced this week that it plans to study the
feasability of incorporating 3D movie technology into the DVD Format Specifications. The group does not intend to select a specific
technology at this time. However, they are accepting information and proposals from interested companies.
The DVD Forum
is planning to study (the “Proposed Study”) the possible incorporation of 3D movie technology into The DVD Forum format specifications
for DVD-Video and HD DVD-Video (the “DVD Format Specifications”). The DVD Forum plans to study only the feasibility and potential merit
of incorporating 3D movie technology into the DVD Format Specifications. Please note that The DVD Forum has made no decision to
incorporate such technology into the DVD Format Specifications and does not intend to select any specific 3D movie technology for
inclusion at this time. After studying each proposed 3D movie technology, The DVD Forum will decide whether 3D movie technology should be
incorporated into the DVD Format Specifications. As part of this study, The DVD Forum may also consider whether measures to achieve
compatibility with existing DVD-Video and HD DVD-Video players would also need to be implemented in the event 3D movie technology is
incorporated into the DVD Format Specifications.
Personally, I'd rather see them through their support behind a
high-def format like Blu-ray than add 3D technology to the DVD format. If you'd like to read more, the DVD Forum's entire announcement
can be found DigiTimes.
