[Phil Lelyveld comment: Key quotes from the beginning of the report are below.  After the intro section, the bulk of the document is a good 3D technology primer.  The full report is here.]

The value of 3D to the audience

“The EBU believes that public service broadcasters (PSBs) must take a pragmatic approach to 3D

services and they should be aware of the value of an event or programme to its audience when

making decisions about producing and broadcasting in 3D.”

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Content

“Making 3D that is OK on all screen sizes may be just that; OK but not stunning. This means that 3D

content produced for the cinema requires post-processing to work adequately on consumer sized

displays (and vice-versa). Not following this guideline will generally lead to unsatisfactory results.”

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3D and Health Issues

“Poor stereoscopy is responsible for headaches, eye strain and nausea!” [Note: italicized “is” in report.]

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What can the EBU do to help?

“The EBU technology group will continue to monitor market developments and those in the

production, distribution and consumer domains. In particular, the following areas will be covered:

 3D content availability from the industry at large (Blu-ray, gaming, acquisitions);

 Production technology, training and operational guidelines;

 Distribution and consumer technologies;

 Recommendations to standards bodies;

 Representing PSBs’ positions;

 Monitoring and disseminating information about the physiological effects of 3D viewing.”

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The full report is here: http://tech.ebu.ch/docs/techreports/tr010.pdf