I was reading in a magazine two weeks ago about a way to take 2D footage and turn it into 3D, by delaying the left channel a couple of frames behind the right channel.

The premise seemed simple enough, but I thought I would give it a go myself.

The colours are a bit washed out but i can see in two places the 3D effect worked quite well, more so when there is actually movement.

With a bit of practice I am sure i could get the timing right, and the colour correct = but at least it proved that you can take simple 2D footage, and with minimal manipulation get a 3D image.