Sky switches on 3D TV channel in 2010 Sky is to launch the UK’s first 3D TV channel in 2010. Sky_3D_about_03 Click for an explanation of how Sky 3D works The channel will offer a broad selection of 3D content, including movies, entertainment and sport. All content will be captured using HD cameras and broadcast over the firm’s existing HD infrastructure, …
Are they transmitting two images ( L and R )
I'd have thought that there is going to be a lot of similarity between the L and R, and so only the difference would have been transmitted.
After all, MPEG uses I, B and P frames, is there not a 3D equivalent standard that is used to minimise the extra band width ?
And is it compatible with- or could it be fairly easily converted to be compatible with- IZ3D monitors, my eMagin z800 HMD, etc? Could you take it out as a pair of video signals for a simple dual-monitor-and-mirror polarised set-up?
Could it be used with Shutter Glasses- allowing its use with HD-box equipped CRTs?
If I could use this with a decent variety of devices I'd be very tempted to sign up with Sky just to support 3D video. Especially if, as El Reg suggests in its linked image, that there's an angel captured in the image.
That they announce this the same day that Virgin Media start adding some more HD channels?
Anyway given what they can broadcast in 3D you will get:
Sport
A few 3D films.
Until there is more significant prerecorded 3D content that will be it for quite a while. You can get TV companies to record things in HD because its a replacement camera and they can downgrade to SD when needed. How many content providers will feel the need to go to 3D HD camera with all the related production problems? I would guess not many till there is a large enough market.
And all because the lady... Cant see the point in forking out 50 quid a month for that bloody sky telly. Why don't you do some chores Malcom? There's plenty DIY that needs doing round the house rather than you staring at that goggle box all day. Ohh, is that that David Beckham? Ohh he does look extra muscley these days, ohh, thats nice, very nice, ohh yes..... When's the soccerball on again Malcom?
Paris, because I await her movie in 3D...
If you click the image, not only does the 3D system allow the image to appear larger than the TV but it appears to have supernatural help, more specifically, one camera concentrates on the left angel of the subject.
It's the one with the dictionary stuffed into one pocket and a sky viewing card in the other.
Sport in 3D could be exhilarating or disgusting... on one hand.... boxing would be absolutely breathtaking - you'd probably find yourself ducking out of the way of punches! But imagine watching the typical Premier League goon running up and down occasionally spitting phlem IN 3D!!!
As I recall they have tried many times to introduce 3D in the past - but the crappy glasses that you need to wear always ruin it. It's not so bad for a one off in the cinema, but every day in front of your TV?
I am not bothered about 3D. But if the surcharge moves on to 3D TV then. The Surchange for HD can go away and I can get HD!! Hurrah!!!!
Plus I am a speccy wearer so 3D doesn't work for me.
3D TV will completely kill off conversation. though. You will have to stare at the TV constantly. You won't be able to take your eyes off for a few seconds to chat with a mate then focus back into the 3D world...
Rubbish! I may have a different view when Avatar comes out later this year. supposedly ground breaking stuff!
Good. I'll be using it to gauge which people have too much money and too few outside interests.
"So you can watch some football and ... about 5 films. At lower-than-HD resolution. Great. When I get bored of this in 5 minutes you can move on and tell someone else about it."
The only irritation is going to be their puppy-dog expectations of emotional validation at their underwhelming purchase and how I'm going to have to restrain myself from bringing into question the quality of their education.
Steve, because he makes nice-looking but technologically-suspect products too.
I work for Sky and have seen a 3D showreel. The concert and sports footage in particular was most impressive, the image actually appears to go into the screen rather than coming out of it. I've also heard that it should be compatible with other types of screens, not just the ones that require polarizing glasses, although that was what was being demonstrated when I saw it. Based on that alone I can see it taking off.
Yeah, Coraline in 3D at the Cinema was vaguely impressive. But I can't help thinking 3DTV is a niche novelty rather than a new must-have format. Much like HD.
>"In order to see a 3D image, Sky stressed that you will have to fork out for a 3D-ready TV and wear polarising glasses."
-In order to sell 3D TV, I stress that Sky will have to come up with a more compelling proposition.
Plus, an awkward situation still remains for the significant proportion of the population that are glasses wearers. None of the obvious solutions (contacts / prescription 3D glasses / clip on 3D lenses) come close to being a compelling solution.
I remember that the one thing I found annoying with polarised setups is that if you tilt your so that the glasses are not horizontal, then the 3D effect is lost. It's quite annoying especially if you want to lie down to watch TV, or slouch, or have a crick in the neck, or lean up against someone, or tilt your head, or...
Not in my mind a great product. I do remember '3D' screens for laptops which were two screens layered at different resolutions and that had no need for glasses, such as in http://www.direct2u.com.au/html/sharp_3d_laptop.html
No idea how well it works though, and you do need to be in front of it...
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