Source: http://gizmodo.com/disneys-new-algorithm-turns-any-photo-into-a-3d-wonder-872804707
Disney Research, a partnership between the mouse-eared entertainment juggernaut and universities around the globe, is on a virtual reality roll. Its latest development, an algorithm that turns 2D photographs into 3D landscapes, can transform a regular photo into a video game-style environment, using consumer-grade computer hardware.