Sky 3D
December 18, 2008Just been reading about how Sky is planning on broadcasting in 3D. Ever since Beowulf came out in 3D in cinemas, using Real D digital projection, I wondered how long it would be before the technology could be adapted for home entertainment. The technology requires a new 3D compatible TV, but other than that, it works with existing technology. Theoretically then, the technology could be used with blu-ray in the future. The only downside is that currently you still need to wear glasses. Based on the Real D ones, they’re not as uncomfortable as the IMAX ones, but will make it difficult for anyone already wears glasses.
As someone who wears glasses, I didn’t actually have any trouble with RealD – they just fit over my spectacles – looks a bit stupid (but then, so does everyone else in these screenings) – I’ve seen a few films in RealD now, and don’t generally have a problem with the glasses.
Interesting. I’d read a couple of opinions from people that wear glasses on forums that they found them uncomfortable to wear with glasses. I guess they designed the RealD glasses with that in mind, possibly even with more thought than went into the headache inducing IMAX ones.
[...] Remakes don’t tend to work that well either, as little seems to stand out, other than the initial title graphics and text credits, such as the snow effect used in Nightmare Before Christmas. Sadly, whilst it sort of works in ordinary cinemas, unlike IMAX, the screen isn’t even wide enough to fill your peripheral vision enough to justify the effect. I have no idea how consumer electronics manufacturers believe that they can achieve similar effects in TV services such as Sky 3D. [...]