Germany’s Infodisc Technology, Europe’s first independent replicator to invest in the Blu-ray format in 2007, has expanded the portfolio of its design and authoring arm, Infomedia, unveiling 3D BD authoring capabilities.

In an announcement made at the Blu-ray Disc Academy at Frankfurt last week, the company has become one of Europe’s first facilities to offer a full 3D BD service.
Infomedia will be ready to service 3D clients in time for Christmas, says the company. The range of services includes the 3D authoring and subtitling of Blu-ray discs.

Furthermore, in the next weeks Infomedia will set the necessary technical capabilities to convert 2D material into a 3D version. “This service is directed especially to clients whose material is not available in 3D and may be attractive for both feature films and documentaries,” says Michael Gutowski, Infodisc Managing Director. “At present, the number of movies originally produced in 3D is quite small and many content owners plan a technical upgrade of their material. The 3D technical opportunities and requirements are set, now only suitable content is missing."

Story filed 23.05.10