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‘From black–and–white to color. From flat 2D to GF3D’ — I saw 2 new glasses-free 3D TVs that promise to bring the tech back, and I think it could actually work
- Latest CES demonstrations show two glasses-free 3D TV concepts using plenoptic light-field tech from Visual Semiconductor and TCL.
- Plenoptic displays aim to remove the need for glasses by recreating light direction to trigger 3D perception.
- GF3D uses micro lens or backlight approaches to scatter light for multi-directional viewing.
- TCL's 8K 65-inch prototype also demonstrates glasses-free 3D with comparable depth and brightness.
- The glasses-free 3D effect remains strong at certain viewing distances and angles, with graceful degradation when moved off-axis.
- Industry timing is uncertain; the author doubts a broad return of 3D TVs despite CES demos.
- GF3D aims to emulate light-field effect from 2D content to create 3D perception.
- Visual Semiconductor emphasizes GF3D as a major development for home viewing.
- The report highlights that real-world brightness and content availability will influence adoption.
- Demos suggest potential for multi-viewer support beyond a single sweet spot.
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