While U.S. audiences suffered through yet another anaglyph 3D broadcast as the Grammys presented Earth Song in traditional red/blue format courtesy of Target-distributed glasses, Sky kicked off its first true 3DTV broadcast across the pond during a Man. U/Arsenal match. Distributed to a few select pubs ahead of a wide rollout due in April, patrons slipped on passive 3D glasses and caught the entire match live from Emirates stadium. Luckily this experiment went over far better than the Dallas Cowboys disaster, though several criticized the need to remain more directly in front of the monitor to see the action and that the effect was less pronounced on long shots. However the new tech excelled the most during close ups and slow motion, as Pocket-Lint quoted viewer Kate Cobley "It's brilliant, the corner and back of the goal views are just amazing. It makes the game so much better. If it's in 3D then I would definitely be more likely to come to the pub to watch sport." We figure the real test will come during the World Cup this summer, if ESPN's 3DTV broadcast can get U.S. audiences tuning into the beautiful game then 3D may actually live up to all the CES hype. Until then check the read and more coverage links for a few more impressions, or the video embedded after the break.
I still think this 3dtv crap is useless. I want to watch tv, with my surround sound and HD picture. I want to be able to relax and enjoy, without those goofy glasses or feeling like there's people in my living room. The only time 3d would ever be fun is for a movie, in theaters, which i ould watch, enjoy, then forget about.
To be honest, the only time I have seen anything in 3D and was impressed by it was with Beowulf at an IMAX. I am quite convinced that 3D simply does not work unless your entire field of view is filled with it. A few weeks ago I watched Avatar at our local multiplex in 3D (not by choice, mind, since it was the only version available at the time) and, frankly, the 3D effect was just distracting and the glasses were annoying. It just looks so fake. Given this experience I will never pay for 3D again in any form, except possibly at an IMAX.
The top picture must have been taken early in the game as there still seems to be some hope in the faces of the Arsenal supporters. Or maybe the 3D is so great that you don't mind your own team being soundly beaten.
There really hasn't been significant football (soccer) violence since the early 80s. The football hooligan of yesteryear is largely an extinct breed. Football matches are now family affairs.
Of course Americans continue to repeat stereotypes based on the past.
@ALBGunner04 I was referring to the UK. As a Brit living in the US, I get tired of the fact that any mention of UK football generally brings a response involving hooliganism.
But that's talking about the players, not the fans. Jon S was making the point (that I agree with) that hooliganism amongst the fans is now a very rare occurrence, especially in the UK.
Based on your isolated examples, I can point to Michael Vick and say that all American football fans like to engage in a spot of dog fighting.
While I agree with the thrust of your statement, the West Ham vs. Milwall incident at their Carling Cup meeting last year shows that hooliganism isn't entirely dead and buried in the UK yet. That said, I believe they get much more trouble overseas these days.
@Dante of the Inferno Cute isn't it, but unlike the U.S. and it's "World Championship", the "World Cup" does actually include other nations and is a truly global event.
You don't need to be a maths professor to know that - if you cant step around to the side and see the depth, it ain't 3D. My grandpa told me he saw the 3 Stooges in '3D' in 1953, that's how cutting edge '3D' is ;)
on a side note you have to be a crappy Arsenal supporter to stand around a 42" lcd TV and watch the game with MAN utd (the scum) supporters next to you.
Remind me never to visit your pub. Rivalries are fine but they should never be taken anywhere near the point of violence, particularly for something like football. If you can't even enjoy a match with people who support the other team then it is a sad day.
like i said before, WHO THAT FREAK ASKED FOR 3D no one i know likes 3d, its stupid and its bull crap, its not 3d to me, 3d to me is holographic, anaglyph and any other optical illusion is just adding slight depth while reducing quality and sharpness, which completely negates the whole reason of having a HDTV.
people (not me) saw that stupid avatar because it was in IMAX not the 3d version. i did watch the grammies and it was horrible, it looked 10 times better AFTER i took my free shitty glasses off.
Honestly the new 3D is not overly impressive. Its a neat gimmick, but still not true 3D, its just layered images (a bit like Paper Mario). Of course, getting to where we can focus on what we want, which depth of focus we want, will be far into the future. I find it to be more bothersome than really cool.
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posted February 1st 2010 10:31PM
Call me when they have holograms, this 3d stoneage sh8 is useless.
Fuck thetoad
@Comment
I'd predict the downranking of this, but I'm not sure that the traffic of this article would allow that.
@Comment
Hurt my feelings there, hurt em real bad. hehehe u iTard.
@Comment thetoad has been eating too much shrooms and now is convinced everything is somehow related to apple, even in this post.
Anyhow. All he does is troll. Engadget Needs a 0 tolerance policy for trolls.
@IvanP91 (i mean related to apple by saying "iTard")
Damn it we need an edit button.
Admit it, those soccer players are really watching Lifetime movies?
Well, it's no iPad.
Unnecessary comment is unnecessary.
Let's see toadbitch talk sh8 about this one.
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My gosh holy moly you have serious anger issues. gosh what could I have done to anger you ;).
I still think this 3dtv crap is useless. I want to watch tv, with my surround sound and HD picture. I want to be able to relax and enjoy, without those goofy glasses or feeling like there's people in my living room. The only time 3d would ever be fun is for a movie, in theaters, which i ould watch, enjoy, then forget about.
@hike15
3D has its applications, it's probably best in the theaters and also for gamers. I think home usage for movies is a way off as it's too awkward.
@hike15
To be honest, the only time I have seen anything in 3D and was impressed by it was with Beowulf at an IMAX. I am quite convinced that 3D simply does not work unless your entire field of view is filled with it. A few weeks ago I watched Avatar at our local multiplex in 3D (not by choice, mind, since it was the only version available at the time) and, frankly, the 3D effect was just distracting and the glasses were annoying. It just looks so fake. Given this experience I will never pay for 3D again in any form, except possibly at an IMAX.
@Richard Lawler
It's pronounced football.
Even as an American, I completely agree with you. Calling football -- soccer, is completely ridiculous.
@ROFL
how could you possibly agree with that as an American? Then what would you call football?
@fel
Egghand. http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/imagesfootball-20vs-20handegg-thumb.jpg
@fel Handegg
There's football, and then there's American football. Let's just leave it at that, please.
@fel American football.
Good lord, for a minute there I thought they'd cloned Elton John a couple of times.
So it can multi-task?
@ConfickerC
Yes and it can play flash too!!! They sure aren't lazy.
@thetoad Amazing! I heard it has a camera too!
The top picture must have been taken early in the game as there still seems to be some hope in the faces of the Arsenal supporters. Or maybe the 3D is so great that you don't mind your own team being soundly beaten.
Terrible day for me as a gooner...
@ALBGunner04 Me too! And as a Man U hater.
@ALBGunner04 haha, fun for me!
When they said Arsne needs to get an experienced head, i'm sure yu guys weren't expecting Sol! :P
There really hasn't been significant football (soccer) violence since the early 80s. The football hooligan of yesteryear is largely an extinct breed. Football matches are now family affairs.
Of course Americans continue to repeat stereotypes based on the past.
@Jon S Did You miss the headbutt at FIFA 2006 ?? awesome. Discuss..
@Jon S Although hooliganism in Europe is dropping, Football's attracted a lot of violence this year. Remember the Algeria and Egypt incident?
@ALBGunner04 I was referring to the UK. As a Brit living in the US, I get tired of the fact that any mention of UK football generally brings a response involving hooliganism.
@Yermom @ALBGunner04
But that's talking about the players, not the fans. Jon S was making the point (that I agree with) that hooliganism amongst the fans is now a very rare occurrence, especially in the UK.
Based on your isolated examples, I can point to Michael Vick and say that all American football fans like to engage in a spot of dog fighting.
@Jon S
While I agree with the thrust of your statement, the West Ham vs. Milwall incident at their Carling Cup meeting last year shows that hooliganism isn't entirely dead and buried in the UK yet. That said, I believe they get much more trouble overseas these days.
Oh wow, I still have a CRT TV with analog cable tv. I still have a lot of catching up to do!
US audiences watch the World Cup.....
That's adorable...
@Dante of the Inferno Cute isn't it, but unlike the U.S. and it's "World Championship", the "World Cup" does actually include other nations and is a truly global event.
You don't need to be a maths professor to know that - if you cant step around to the side and see the depth, it ain't 3D. My grandpa told me he saw the 3 Stooges in '3D' in 1953, that's how cutting edge '3D' is ;)
Hey, that's two of the three soccer teams whose names have to be censored!
(Yeah, I know that's a really old joke.)
except football and most sports are shot predominantly from the sides so you can see the action.
3D=FAIL
on a side note you have to be a crappy Arsenal supporter to stand around a 42" lcd TV and watch the game with MAN utd (the scum) supporters next to you.
.. Fists would be flying at my pub.
@iPaul
Remind me never to visit your pub. Rivalries are fine but they should never be taken anywhere near the point of violence, particularly for something like football. If you can't even enjoy a match with people who support the other team then it is a sad day.
like i said before, WHO THAT FREAK ASKED FOR 3D no one i know likes 3d, its stupid and its bull crap, its not 3d to me, 3d to me is holographic, anaglyph and any other optical illusion is just adding slight depth while reducing quality and sharpness, which completely negates the whole reason of having a HDTV.
people (not me) saw that stupid avatar because it was in IMAX not the 3d version. i did watch the grammies and it was horrible, it looked 10 times better AFTER i took my free shitty glasses off.
It look like fun... I want in :)
In case nobody pointed this out yet:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_APjgPmP_12w/SZEkmZuG1CI/AAAAAAAAEc0/mZzSuIDvRR0/Handegg_thumb4.jpg
Honestly the new 3D is not overly impressive. Its a neat gimmick, but still not true 3D, its just layered images (a bit like Paper Mario). Of course, getting to where we can focus on what we want, which depth of focus we want, will be far into the future. I find it to be more bothersome than really cool.