3D technology creates the illusion of depth by providing separate images to each eye that the brain interprets as three-dimensional. While 3D may seem like new technology, stereoscopic photography was invented in 1838. There are different methods for delivering separate images to each eye for 3D movies and TV, including anaglyph glasses with red/blue lenses, polarized lenses, and Pulfrich glasses with one dark and one clear lens. Some disadvantages of current 3D include loss of brightness, discomfort from wearing glasses, high costs, and potential for eye strain.