Launched in March 2009, 3D Live is a collaborative project that has been accredited by the three French 'Image' competitive clusters, Images et Réseaux (images and networks) in Brittany and Pays de Loire, Imaginove in Rhone-Alps, and Cap Digital in Ile-de-France. The project brings together 8 partners. Project leader France Télécom Orange is drawing on the supplemental skills and expertise of Thomson R&D France, Grass Valley France, Thales Angénieux, AMP (televised shoots), Binocle (special 3D capture equipment and software), in synergy with INRIA and Telecom Institute research laboratories.
3D Live has set a goal of fine-tuning and developing tomorrow's 3D TV. The project will eventually contribute to the creation of outstanding skills in live capture and transmission of 3D digital video contents, thus clearing the way for its partners to become major players in the international arena.