Posted 08.03.2009 at 4:43 pm
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Sky TV's 3D Programming Service
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Not just content with making a splash on the big screen, content providers are also set on bringing 3-D programming into the home as well. Sky TV plans to launch a dedicated 3-D channel in the UK next year.
The station will offer a smattering of sports, movies, and entertainment-related content, all piped through to the living room via a set-top box. This seems to lineup with Panasonic's plans to have 3-D movies in the home by 2010 as well.
In addition to the service, you'll also need a 3-D-ready TV and special glasses that produce the 3-D effect.
Luckily, most TV manufacturers will have 3-D TVs in their future product lines, and most DLP-based displays are already 3-D-ready. No specific date has been given for when the service will actually launch, other than 2010 (which has been pushed up from 2011).
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Many projectors on the market can/will support 3d via firmware upgrades.
Frankly, I think a projector is essential for 3d - the illusion is ruined any time an object hits the frame in 3d, and with a 3d TV, that happens all the time. I'm going to go out on a very shor wt limb here and say this will never be mainstream. After all, it's had about 50 years to take over in cinema.
Sky are serious about this however - considerable time and staff have already been committed for over 18 months. Good luck to them. For more information, visit this site: http://personalmoneystore.com/installment-loans/installment-loan/
Wow, this brings a whole new meaning to home entertainment.
ive always wondered if it was possible to watch movies made out of holograms.
now thats not just 3d.
thats like 5d.