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All posts tagged "3d"


Tuesday, May 31, 2011

3D Movies May Be Losing Appeal

Posted by Brad Wasson in "Digital Home Talk" @ 05:30 PM

http://www.businessinsider.com/3d-bust-2011-5

"So much for the 3D movie revolution. The novelty has apparently worn off and Americans are now opting for cheaper, less gimmicky 2D movies, such as the recent huge hit "Hangover 2." And with a recent bunch of bad headlines, shares of RealD, a 3D technology company, are crashing -- down 11% today."

I have to say that this is something I too have wondered about. Is the 3D craze just a fad? Do we really need to buy 3D TVs? Over at the Business Insider website an article with some industry statistics suggests that, at least in the United States, interest in 3D movies is waning. One of the issues seems to be that few movies are really taking advantage of the unique experience 3D could provide the viewer. While exceptions exist (like Avatar), many movies provide an almost gimmicky 3D experience, one that viewers tire of and are not willing to pay extra for. The Read link provides some statistics to potentially back up your view.

Tags: movies, 3d

Friday, April 15, 2011

Panasonic's Viera TX-P50GT30 Reviewed

Posted by Jason Dunn in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 01:00 PM

http://www.trustedreviews.com/panas...0gt30_TV_review

"We thought last year's Panasonic GT20 plasma TVs were good, but the P50GT30 knocks the spots of its predecessors. It ramps up the online functionality that's becoming such an essential item of 2011's TV feature counts, sports a drastically improved design, and best of all serves up the best 2D and 3D picture quality we've seen from a mid-range TV."

Panasonic makes some very, very good plasma TVs - I very nearly bought one a couple of years ago but ended up going for an LG model - and despite what some people might think, plasma TVs are still alive and kicking in this era of LCD TVs. The Panasonic Viera TX-P50GT30 appears to have a lot going for it, not the least of which is an attractive outer shell. The LG TV I bought? One of the reasons why is that it looked much nicer hanging on my wall. Nice to see that Panasonic has re-vamped their outer shell!


Thursday, January 27, 2011

3D Destined to Fail, Yet Again

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Digital Home Talk" @ 03:00 AM

http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/201.../01/post_4.html

"I received a letter that ends, as far as I am concerned, the discussion about 3D. It doesn't work with our brains and it never will. The notion that we are asked to pay a premium to witness an inferior and inherently brain-confusing image is outrageous. The case is closed."

I've got to agree. I see 3D as nothing more than a novelty and fad that will die off just as it has during its past iterations. Unless you are dealing with interactive media (like gaming) the attempt at immersion serves as more of a distraction than as an enhancement to a quality story. And anyway, we all know that 3D is a poor substitute for holograms and a holodeck. ;)

Tags: 3d

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Panasonic To Release 3D Lens for Micro Four Thirds

Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 05:00 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/...cro-four-third/

"Like Panasonic's new 3D-capable HDC-SDT750 camcorder but don't want to shell out $1,400 for a brand-new kit? Get a load of this Micro Four Thirds lens. That's right, Panny's just announced an interchangeable 3D lens that affixes to the standard Lumix G-series mount."

3D 3D 3D; it seems the manufacturers are betting big on this. Me? Well, let's see: Loss of light, lower saturation, annoying glasses, little value-add, a whole lot of expensive gear, new workflows to manage, and hope that your audience has the right gear to see it right. Nope, not convinced. Plus, two lenses separated by a few millimetres does not seem to be really doing anything worthwhile. 3D is about as bad as Kodak trying to invent a new consumer film format every 15 years or so. Those of you old enough will remember how well those turned out!


Wednesday, March 31, 2010

3D Polarized Projector Setup Will Have You Seeing Double

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews...ector,2589.html

"It is in this environment that we have re-embarked on the quest for a wall-sized 3D theater in the home. With commercial adoption on the horizon, it is no longer good enough for a 3D projection system to simply work--it has to be comfortable, functional, and ultimately, desirable enough to use on a regular basis."

Gone are the days of dreaming of setting up your own home theather with a wall sized image from a fancy projector. That is not good enough. Now you need two projectors to get the full theater experience! Fortunately, it can be done, and with the instructions provided by Tom's Hardware, it is not too complicated for the technically inclined. The benefit is the 3D affect can also be applied to games, many games! The worst case scenario is that you can still view things traditionally with only one projector active. I am certain that some enterprising manufacturer will release their own projector that does all the polarization of images in one box, but this seems like a fairly reasonable compromise and if you want to wow your friends, this is the way to do it. Gimmicky or not, 3D is here to stay, and while I will gladly argue whether it actually improves movies, you might as well embrace the future!


Monday, November 24, 2008

Huddle Up in 3D!

Posted by Richard OKane in "Digital Home News" @ 12:00 PM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10...g=2547-1_3-0-20

"If you thought that watching football in high definition seemed more realistic, just wait until you can view a game in 3D. Next week the National Football League is broadcasting live in 3D a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders to theaters in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. The event, to be held December 4, is a demonstration to show how the technology can be used to provide a more realistic experience in a theater or in the home."

As a Packer fan, I wish they would choose a better team ;-), but we have to settle for the Chargers and the Raiders. Seriously, though, the technology that allows this would be incredible. Imagine the processing power, let alone the network connection! How I wish I was in the one of these three cities on the day of the showing!

If any of you attend this, please comment in the forums. I'd love to know how it looked, and if there were any glitches. Oh, and Jason, maybe next year we can watch your Stamps in 3D - congratulations to the Grey Cup Champions!

Tags: television, sports, 3d

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