New 3D TV Channel "3net" is Set to Launch This Weekend
Programmes Include "Hubble 3D" Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio
It seems that these three media giants are not taking the chance that viewers might be put off purchasing 3D televisions and cable subscriptions due to the lack of programming, by launching a channel that will bring some of the best kinds of 3D programs to the screen, namely documentaries.
Shows that are already scheduled include "Wildebeest Migrations", and "Hubble 3D", with narration by Leonardo DiCaprio.
3net is being aimed at a general audience, and as well as documentaries, will feature natural history, action and adventure, cooking and historical programs.
DirecTV has already signed an agreement to carry 3net, and the management team hope that other distributors will follow soon.
ESPN launched a 3D service last year, DirecTV are also running their own service, called "n3D", and Viacom are looking at expanding into 3D technology as well.
It still remains to be seen whether 3D television will become the norm, as High Definition television has today.
The biggest obstacle is that most programs are recorded in two dimensions, and the cost of recording a show in 3D is far more. Right now 3D is still for the majority of audiences a gimmick that makes it fun to watch movies that have lots of special effects, rather than the way that an audience wants to watch everything on television. The cost of 3D television sets is also still very expensive, as is the cost of subscribing to the new 3D broadcast services.
One drawback is the need to wear 3D glasses to watch a program in 3D. This means that the viewer has to focus on the show that they are watching, and in order to interact with someone else in the room they need to take the glasses off. Until there is a way to watch 3D programs without having to wear glasses, I don't see that 3D will become the norm.
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26 Comments
Post a Comment@Ken You would think that companies like Comcast would have jumped in and started to show 3D channels. I'm not sure how 3D affects their transmission technology or cable boxes, or whether you only need to have a 3D television. Either way, they are missing out, and once again likely to lose customers who want to watch shows in 3D.
Belive me watching 3D at home is so much better, the stores have to much back lighting from all the lights reflecting on the picture. My wife and I love 3D also the grandkids like watching it. Only draw back not enough programming. Hope Comcast jumps aboard on getting channels. Seems they would have had this all figured before now.
Well done.
cool, but not for me, I get headaches watching 3D
@Mike B Thanks for the information. I have only seen a few 3D TV demos in Best Buy so far, but I think having to wear the glasses is a big drawback. As for when Comcast is going to offer the service, who knows. They are often behind. I assume you wouldn't need to change your Comcast box, just sign up for the 3D channels and of course have a 3D tv?
3D TV is great, its not really objects coming out of the screen towards you its more the depth you see deeper into your TV. I believe the picture is twice as clear as HD.
3D Glasses can be worn when looking away from the TV.
When's Comcast going to get 3Net?
I'll stick to HDTV right now... good article, thanks!
It's not really my thing, but it sure shows the techy advancements being made.
good article!
My husband and I were recently looking at these and I'd get motion sickness watching 3D. I don't like it.