Subjective evaluation of super multiview video in consumer 3D displays

Abstract

We present preliminary experiments on subjective evaluation of Super Multiview Video (SMV) in stereoscopic and auto-stereoscopic displays. SMV displays require a large number of views (typically 80 or more), but are not yet widely available. Subjective evaluation in legacy displays, though not optimal, will therefore be necessary for the development SMV video technologies. This has lead us to perform standardized subjective evaluation of uncompressed SMV test sequences, simulating SMV displays through view sweep, which is controlled by three parameters: View-Sweep Speed (VSS), Viewing Range, and View Density (VD). In our analysis we have identified ranges of most comfortable values of VSS and VD, providing a comfortable view sweep with smooth transition between views.