3D Video playback support in WS.WebTV | WS.WebTV Documentation | WebTV Solutions

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Although 3D video playback has been supported in the Flash video player since WS.WebTV 1, since WS.WebTV 2.1 we have added support for 3D video playback in the HTML5 video player too. Below you will find important information regarding the implementation of this technology in WS.WebTV.

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NOTE: This document does not apply in the case of 360º videos; in that case, read this other document
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Supported 3D/stereo mode/format

The only supported stereo mode/format is Side-By-Side (SBS)

Side-By-Side (SBS, Left / Right)

CORS/crossdomain.xml

If the video files/streams are hosted in a server which is diffrerent (different domain) than the one that hosts the WebTV then the following is required:

Flash video player
The server that hosts the files must have a crossdomain.xml file (http://www.adobe.com/devnet/adobe-media-server/articles/cross-domain-xml-for-streaming.html) allowing the domain of the WebTV.

HTML5 video player
The resources must be delivered with CORS headers (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Access_control_CORS) permitting GET requests.

Browser Support

Flash video player
Any browser with Flash plugin.

HTML5 video player
The feature will work better in Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
Note regarding Internet Explorer and Edge browsers: If the domain of the video files does not match the domain of the WebTV, the 3D Stereo video modes option won't be available in IE/Edge; this is due to a CORS issue in IE/Edge.

Performance

Hardware requirements
3D Stereo Modes require powerful hardware, specially on HTML5; therefore, the playback may be "jerky" on slow devices.

Limitations

Some WS.WebTV features/extensions (like PlayerLogo, ClipInteractivity and Subtitles) may not work fine when using the side-by-side stereo modes.

Credits: Sample 3D image taken from 3D Samurai (3DGuy), Sunflower Field video (http://3dguy.tv/).