3D technology has actually been around longer than many of you might imagine. As early as 1894, the pioneering British film maker, William Friese-Green patented a process for 3D movies using a stereoscope.

TV broadcasters have been enticed by figures suggesting that a movie shot in 3D generates an increase in viewer interest of between 20-30%. Improved bandwidth and technological infrastructure means that providers have the capacity to broadcast 3D TV on their existing platforms.

Broadcaster such as Sky and Virgin Media have realised that their existing infrastructure makes it relatively easy for them to broadcast 3D TV. Using their existing Sky+HD set-top box, subscribers will be able to watch a fully fledged 3D TV channel in 2010 on Sky.

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