The growing popularity of 3D TVS is easy to see when you walk down the aisles at major electronic store.  There are many inexpensive 3D TV models to choose from that are offered by a several manufacturers such as Samsung, Mitsubishi, LG, Sony, and Panasonic. Consumers can currently purchase a 3D TV for their home for a few thousand euros or even use options available like rent to own through some specialized stores.

And with improvements in current digital technology happening every day, movies in 3D have become more financially accessible to produce and distribute.  It will most likely take years before the technology that will allow 3D TV’s to be viewed without the use of 3D glasses will be ready.  With changes to televisions from black-and-white to color and analog to digital and high definition to 3D would be the next logical step.  And for most consumers in the market for a new TV, adding 3D readiness might not add much cost when looking to purchase a HDTV. Ensure you seek out the many 3d tv review sites and do your research before committing to your purchase.

The premise of 3-D or three dimensional films is that a movie can have enhanced visualization of depth perception. This idea was derived from the idea of stereoscopic photography. This type of photography uses a special camera system that records images as if is being seen from two different points of view.  Using special 3D glasses provides the illusion of depth when watching the movie.  3-D movies have essentially been around since the 1950s, but due to the expense of the hardware and the process which is required to make and display a 3-D movie it has been seen primarily in the motion picture industry.  But in recent years, it has been branching out into special episodes on TV and sports programs.

With 3D technology being readily available at reasonable prices, it is putting pressure on TV industry to create 3D television standards.  In late 2009, the Blu-ray Disc Association set an industry standard so that movie studios can have regulations to go by in order to release 3D fare on the popular discs by summer 2010 a reasonable price. The 3D compatible Blu Ray discs will be compatible with standard HDTV’s, so you’ll be able to enjoy them in regular HD.  The renewed push for 3D technology especially in the home goes beyond TV. Computer companies like Acer and Asus have showed off computers that will display compatible 3D media and there has been an interest surge in 3D video games.  Some analysts say that by 2014, 45% of all U.S. households will have a 3D ready TV. And it has been forecasted, that in 2018, consumers will spend $17 billion on 3D TVs.

Hollywood studios, TV networks and consumer electronics manufacturers look to the near future as they prepare to initiate a monumental endeavor in order to bring 3D from the silver screen into your 3D TV screen.  DreamWorks Animation has committed to make 3D variations of all of its future movies.  Discovery, Sony and IMAX have also jumped in the 3D TV bandwagon.  They announced that they will offer the first full-time 3D cable channel hopefully by the end of 2010. At first, it will be mostly science and nature programs produced by Discovery and IMAX but it will be changed once their partners start to make and license adaptations of movies and shows in 3D.

On June 11, ESPN started its new 3D line up with World Cup soccer and they are hopeful in eventually including the Summer X Games, college basketball and football.   ESPN 3D will have at least 85 live 3D sporting events.  The Disney-owned, ESPN network, anticipates ESPN 3D having at least 85 3D sporting events even with the costs of hiring a new crew including announcers to produce and broadcast in 3D.   With everyone from your next door neighbor to studio execs getting excited over 3D TV and movies it is no wonder that you see a growing popularity of 3D TVs.