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3D content flows from Asian drama producers

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 13:06 Richard McLeish

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We have seen 3D content progress from film to gaming to sports coverage this year, and many have been wondering what is the next target for the rapidly advancing technology.

The answer has come in an announcement this week about the production of a popular soap opera in Korea, Byulsoongum, that is being shot and will be broadcast in 3D around the country.

MBC Production on Sunday announced, "We are currently shooting the entire first episode of the third season of Byulsoongum in 3D. Households with 3D TVs will be able to enjoy it in 3D on cable channel MBC DramaNet or the Skylife 3D test channel."

After selling a swathe of 3D gear during the 3D broadcast of the World Cup, Korean households are now equipped to tune into the new season of the popular series, which will premiere on September 4.

The new season of the historical mystery drama about a special investigative police unit in the late 19th century will kick off on Sept. 4.

A scene from MBC's first 3D costume drama "Byulsoongum" /Courtesy of MBC Production

MBC recently converted its drama "Kim Su-ro, The Iron King" and a making-of video from 2D to 3D, but this is the first time that a drama is being produced in 3D from the start.

Unlike previous shoots when 2D and 3D versions were filmed separately, on "Byulsoongum" they are being produced simultaneously, with the exception of some moving-camera shots, drastically reducing the shooting time.

"We expect the introduction of the first 3D drama to heat up competition in the nascent 3D TV content market," said Kim Hwa-jin, a producer at MBC Production.

MBC recently converted its drama Kim Su-ro, The Iron King and a making-of video from 2D to 3D, but Byulsoongum will be shot with 3D equipment.

"We expect the introduction of the first 3D drama to heat up competition in the nascent 3D TV content market," said Kim Hwa-jin, a producer at MBC Production.

source: english.chosun.com

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