3D Research Post

3D is much more common in the media industry compared to earlier years like the 1920's.

Film Industry
Uses Special Effects / Animated Features / Stereoscopic 3d

TV Industry
3D animated - Penguins of Madagascar, Live Action - Heroes, Lost 
and it is also used in advertisements

Games Industry
Uses 3D to create game characters, environments and props
[Also used in "Real Games Simulators"]

Other
Architecture - Creating 3D future concepts for clients

Interior Design
Used to give a 3D view of the building design

Film and Television have produced Computer Generated Imagery scenes since the 1970's
Check out the page - CGI Timeline