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July 20, 2009 1:13 PM PDT

Google playing around with YouTube in 3D

by Erica Ogg
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3D YouTube

Click to view sample video of YouTube in 3D

(Credit: YouTube)

A Google employee has a working prototype of what 3D videos would look like on YouTube.

"YouTubePete" said in a YouTube forum thread that he's the developer working on making a stereoscopic player during his "20 percent time" at Google.

The sample video, which was dug up by SearchEngineRoundtable.com, can be found here. I happened to have a pair of amber/blue glasses lying around, and when I finally found the correct mode in the drop down menu to the bottom right of the player, I did indeed see 3D. It was grainy and dark, but it worked.

Pete reiterates that it is just a side project and doesn't seem to be on the agenda for the company. But he is taking feedback if you have suggestions.

Erica Ogg is a CNET News reporter who covers Apple, HP, Dell, and other PC makers, as well as the consumer electronics industry. She's also one of the hosts of CNET News' Daily Podcast. In her non-work life, she's a history geek, a loyal Dodgers fan, and a mac-and-cheese connoisseur. E-mail Erica.
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by biffhenerson July 20, 2009 2:33 PM PDT
Old school.
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by WheatstoneHolmes July 21, 2009 12:18 AM PDT
You can find more information about how to make and upload your own 3D videos at: <br /> <br />www.mtbs3d.com <br /> <br />MTBS3D.com guide to YouTube videos: http://mtbs3d.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=98&#38;t=3874 <br /> <br />MTBS3D.com guide to making 3D videos with 2 webcams: http://www.mtbs3d.com/cgi-bin/rss.cgi?news_id=322 <br /> <br />3D video suggestions: http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=98 <br /> <br />Have fun!
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by Freeak ngeek July 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT
I wonder where do i buy the 3D glasses to watch this video on Youtube..
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by aazippo1 July 23, 2009 6:39 PM PDT
Wow, 3D is like SO cool dude!<br /><br />RT<br />www.online-privacy.tk
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by Crash2100 July 25, 2009 9:54 AM PDT
Didn't anyone learn from ABC's mistake 10 years ago? 3D effects in TV (or any other video) are worthless and lame.
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by ehudger August 11, 2009 12:03 AM PDT
Hey Guys,<br /><br />I know of an Israeli Company named ?Taatua? that has been transforming 2D movies into 3D<br />I have seen a few samples and the result is surprisingly really good.<br />Has anyone else heard of them??<br /><br />you can check them out here www.taatua.com
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