At present, two companirs have accepted the challenge – Two Eye Digital and Stereopictures. Korean technology company Stereopictures is creating 3D setereoscopic action and animated motion pictures from 2D content for use in theatres, home entertainment systems, advertising and smart phones.
Lee Dong-shik, Executive MD of the Policy Planning Division of KBS, expects the consortium to take a positive position the market for 3D broadcast at this early stage to ‘lay a foundation for 3D industry in Korea’.
In 2010, KBS broadcast the 2010 Daegu International Association of Athletics Federations World Challenge live in 3D, setting the standard for the country’s 3D broadcasting initiative.