The International 3D Society announced today that Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) will assume Co-chair of its Worldwide Education committee and become its official technology partner. In this capacity, Panasonic will provide 3D technology at instructional events produced by the International 3D Society in the USA, Europe, and Asia

The purpose of the program is to establish a curriculum of technical and creative coursework for video industry professionals in key production markets around the globe, as 3D technology is rapidly advancing. The International 3D Society’s 3D University series has attracted over 700 professional participants in Los Angeles in its first nine weeks of the program.

As 3DTVs roll out in the consumer market, there is a pressing need for stereoscopic content. To address this issue, broadcast and postproduction technology manufacturer Teranex is launching 2D-to-3D conversion software next month in the U.S.

Aimed at broadcasters, the software is designed for real-time conversion of live events or library titles for television.