Cinema 3D: LG introduces passive stereoscopy in the home

The 3D viewing experience of LG's new range of Cinema 3D TV screens is based on Film Patterned Retarder technology (FPR), which optimizes the separation of left and right eye images. These images are then merged using lighter, passive glasses without the need for recharging..

LG Electronics (LG) has been presented at the Grand Palais in Paris with a spectacular display and before more than 1.500 guests its new series of screens with passive stereoscopy Cinema 3D TV. Guests were able to attend the screening of the new 3D film Rio on a huge 27x11 inch screen. Two records were broken during the presentation: that of bringing together the largest number of people watching a 3D movie simultaneously and the record for the largest 3D screen in the world, Both records were confirmed by Guinness World Records after the event.. Compared to options based on active technology, based on the shuttering of the images received by both eyes, LG bets on the new Cinema 3D TV range for “more comfortable glasses, Brighter images and wider viewing angle without flicker”, according to the manufacturer. “We have used our 3D knowledge to solve consumer concerns, such as image flickering and difficult to use glasses, and now we are ready to announce a real breakthrough in 3D with the presentation of the new LG Cinema 3D TV”, ha comment Had Kwon, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Division. Cinema 3D TV's 3D viewing experience begins with Film Patterned Retarder technology (FPR), which optimizes the separation of left and right eye images. These images are then merged using passive glasses. With just 16 grams of weight, These glasses do not have electrical components so they do not produce electromagnetic waves and never need to be recharged. The resulting image has obtained the “flicker-free” Cinema 3D TV certification awarded by Intertek and TÜV, two renowned European certification agencies, making it the first 3D television to receive this certification. From LG they affirm that, with this very homogeneous image, Cinema 3D TV practically eliminates the feeling of dizziness or eye fatigue that could appear with previous 3D television models, meaning users can enjoy 3D content for longer and more comfortably. To increase image quality, LG's Light Boost 3D has been incorporated, a thin film covering the Cinema 3D TV screen that ensures that 3D images are displayed in full brightness. To counteract any dark areas that can sometimes appear in 3D content, Light Boost 3D creates sharper, brighter images for an even better 3D viewing experience.