Mark today's date in your calender as the first day to broadcast something in 3D to televisions that are able to receive 3D pictures. According to CBS, in an article titled "Duck the Puck: Hockey in 3D Makes TV Debut" published today, March 24, an NHL hockey game between the NY Rangers and the NY Islanders at Madison Square Garden will be broadcast live in 3D. However, only "to customers who subscribe to the local MSG sports network and have television sets that can receive a 3D picture". They are not expecting a big audience because not many people have these television sets that allow for 3D pictures, but just as CBS News and CNET technology analyst Larry Magid says "every new technology has to start somewhere - and this is one of those products that may have strong appeal for some people".
While this sounds like it is going to be a great idea and seems like it will be really cool, I don't see myself or many others running off to buy 3D televisions. At this point, the technology is not 100% and its hard to invest in something so new that hasn't be exposed to everyone. This was something we discussed in class a few weeks ago about 3D televisions. The idea sounds exciting, but how is it going to work? Are we going to have to wear glasses when we watch TV? And what happens when we have guests over to watch a show, whether its the Academy Awards, the Superbowl, or even an episode of Glee, are the homeowners expected to provide glasses for everyone?
I saw Avatar in 3D and absolutely LOVED it. I thought the technology was unlike anything else I have ever seen or experienced and it really set itself apart from any other kind of movie, not even including the story line of Avatar. Wearing the glasses during the three hour movie wasn't really that bad, but I cannot imagine having to sit with them every time I watch TV. Unless, wearing glasses is not even an option and all you need is a specific television that broadcasts pictures in 3D, but even then, is it going to be a clear picture or just look weird? Like during the MTV Music Awards they had a 3D segment during the Michael Jackson dedication that only some people actually got to enjoy because they had 3D glasses, but for those of us at home, the screen just looked fuzzy and it was somewhat dizzy on the screen. If that is how 3D television pictures are going to look if you don't have the proper glasses, then count me out.
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