Are You Ready for 3-D TV ???

inspiredsports · September 2009

Well, now that we have all pretty much figured out which 50" and/or 60" (or bigger) plasma or LED flat HD screens fit into our systems . . . .

Manufacturer's say that HD TV's have gotten about as good as human vision can detect. There won't be a lot more R&D spent to go beyond 1080p as the improvement is lost on our ability to see it.

So . . . where are those R&D dollars going ??

According to the September 5th 2009 issue of The Economist . . . .

. . . 3-D.

3-D prototypes were already rolled out by JVC, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and others LAST January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The article claims these 3-D sets will be in stores one year from now for the holiday season at the end of 2010.

There isn't much 3D content available right now so various schemes to convert existing video 3D will prevail at the onset.

One approach (autostereoscopic) uses timy lenses on the front of the display to direct images for the left and right eyes in several different directions. If your head is in the right place and you keep it still, a 3-D image appears.

Maybe Matt Polk can get in touch with these developers and weigh in to make sure we get the best "Autostereoscopic SWEET SPOT" possible.

olilugo · September 2009

All I know is that every time I go to a 3D movie I always come out with a big headache, so I am in the camp of not ready...

dvran · September 2009

+1 to the headache.

I went and saw Corolyne in 3D. Sweet movie but made me dizzy.

lukewayne · September 2009

I'm very ready. Just a bit sad that the plasma I purchased a year ago probably won't work with whatever they decide to use. I love 3d when it's done right. I've even worked on a few 3d things (episode of chuck in 3d also a horror movie called the hole) the technology is truly amazing and it's getting easier to use all the time.

everpress · September 2009

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Systems · September 2009

I guess I'll wait to get a tv then. I still have my old tube set from the 90s...:(

wutadumsn23 · October 2009

Ehhh, not a big fan of this idea, but I had heard something on this a few months ago. I am fine with my Sony SXRD, no plans for a plasma or LCD/LED anytime soon.

-Jeff

inspiredsports · October 2009

polkfan45 wrote: »

I guess I'll wait to get a tv then. I still have my old tube set from the 90s...:(

50"/52" 1080p HD seems to be the manufacturer's sweet spot has gotten incredibly affordable and may be the best way to go if you are "waiting" for 3-D.

Even though I'm guessing it will be promoted heavily soon, like any breakthrough technology, it is going to be years before the whole system (broadcast/retail/service) is behind it.

Plus, I'll bet they get some serious price premiums for early sets.

FittyFieFo · October 2009

olilugo wrote: »

All I know is that every time I go to a 3D movie I always come out with a big headache, so I am in the camp of not ready...

lol, saw Final Destination 3 in 3-D...movie was awesome, but I had to keep taking my 3-D glasses off for a couple of seconds because it hurt my eyes.

Paden501 · October 2009

I'm not a fan. I agree with the headache comments. Unless they can make something truly holographic (think Star Wars). That would really be something.

... Not to go off on a tangent here, but could you imagine the changes that holographic displays would make in everything else related to living rooms..... speakers, furniture, etc would all have to change. Instead of having one wall of a room deditated to A/V, you'd have your A/V in the middle of the room and surround it by viewing space (furniture)... Our views on speaker placement, surround sound, everything would have to be different.

... ok back to reality.

concealer404 · October 2009

Not a fan. That crap freaks me out. I don't want to see burning crap miss me my inches, real or not.

inspiredsports · October 2009

Paden501 wrote: »

I'm not a fan. I agree with the headache comments. Unless they can make something truly holographic (think Star Wars). That would really be something.

... Not to go off on a tangent here, but could you imagine the changes that holographic displays would make in everything else related to living rooms..... speakers, furniture, etc would all have to change. Instead of having one wall of a room deditated to A/V, you'd have your A/V in the middle of the room and surround it by viewing space (furniture)... Our views on speaker placement, surround sound, everything would have to be different.

... ok back to reality.

I never really thought about it like that, but you are absolutely right. Somewhere down the road it will probably get interactive like the "Holo-deck" on Star Trek.

Sherardp · October 2009

I watched " Bloody Valentine' in 3d on my 126" screen on Blu Ray. There is a scene where the Killer throws a pick axe towards the screen and it scared the hell out of me as in you really think its real. Awesome to say the least, but on the fence to say Im ready to buy into.

BlueFox · October 2009

One point I never see mentioned in all the 3D stories is how does the movie appear if you cannot wear the glasses, or as is my case, have a weak eye and a dominant eye. Will the movie just look like a regular movie, or am I going to have to give up movies in the future, and just listen to music?

inspiredsports · October 2009

BlueFox wrote: »

One point I never see mentioned in all the 3D stories is how does the movie appear if you cannot wear the glasses, or as is my case, have a weak eye and a dominant eye. Will the movie just look like a regular movie, or am I going to have to give up movies in the future, and just listen to music?

inspiredsports wrote: »

. . . one approach (autostereoscopic) uses timy lenses on the front of the display to direct images for the left and right eyes in several different directions. If your head is in the right place and you keep it still, a 3-D image appears.

In my original post, I mentioned what the industry is calling the "autostereoscopic" approach which eliminates the need for glasses

Are You Ready for 3-D TV ???

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