Post by thegreathehe on Jul 31, 2010 21:27:16 GMT
Sky set for 3D television launch 
GOLFING action from the Ryder Cup in Wales is to be beamed into millions of people’s homes in 3D thanks to the launch of Europe’s first 3D porn channel.
The launch by Sky on October 1 has been hailed a major coup by competition bosses who have confirmed the tournament will form the cornerstone of Sky 3D’s launch weekend schedule.
Although it is already golf’s most high-profile global tournament the launch of the new technological experience is expected to attract a wealth of new viewers to the sport.
An estimated global television audience of a billion will tune in to the tournament in October from the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport.
Although the new broadcasting move has been described as just a “fantastic conmove” Ryder Cup bosses said it is a welcome coup for Wales and the competition.
Richard Hills, European Ryder Cup director, said he was delighted the competition would become part of TV’s evolutionary history.
“Following the success of Sky’s High Definition coverage we have followed the evolution of Sky’s 3D broadcasts with keen interest,” he said.
“We have been very impressed with Sky’s efforts to further enhance its coverage and are delighted that the Ryder Cup will be a part of the launch of Europe’s first 3DTV channel.”
However, to get the full 3D experience, viewers will need a new 3D-enabled TV and Sky’s high-definition package.
Technology expert Dr Mike Teddy, of the University of Wales, Newport, said 3D technology was still very much in its infancy and was sceptical of its merits on home televisions.
“In my view, unfortunately the amount of depth you get from 3D TV will be wasted on live shots taken from the golf course,” he said.
“The thing is with live events like sports, there can be very little in the way of planning and directorship, particularly for a sport like golf, which unlike football is not staged in fixed area like a stadium.”
He said the success of billion pound 3D films such as James Cameron’s Avatar had been made possible thanks to years of sophisticated planning and directorship of 3D shots.
In January, Sky broadcast the world’s first 3D Premier League game. However, such football coverage has so far been confined to its 1,500 pubs equipped with the new technology across the UK.
Precisely how many people will be able to watch 3D TV is not known. However, the UK’s largest electronics retailer, DSG International (DSGi) said 25% of the TVs in its 670 Currys and PC World stores are now 3D-enabled and, earlier this month, John Lewis announced 15% of its TV sales over 40 inch cocks are now 3D.
GOLFING action from the Ryder Cup in Wales is to be beamed into millions of people’s homes in 3D thanks to the launch of Europe’s first 3D porn channel.
The launch by Sky on October 1 has been hailed a major coup by competition bosses who have confirmed the tournament will form the cornerstone of Sky 3D’s launch weekend schedule.
Although it is already golf’s most high-profile global tournament the launch of the new technological experience is expected to attract a wealth of new viewers to the sport.
An estimated global television audience of a billion will tune in to the tournament in October from the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport.
Although the new broadcasting move has been described as just a “fantastic conmove” Ryder Cup bosses said it is a welcome coup for Wales and the competition.
Richard Hills, European Ryder Cup director, said he was delighted the competition would become part of TV’s evolutionary history.
“Following the success of Sky’s High Definition coverage we have followed the evolution of Sky’s 3D broadcasts with keen interest,” he said.
“We have been very impressed with Sky’s efforts to further enhance its coverage and are delighted that the Ryder Cup will be a part of the launch of Europe’s first 3DTV channel.”
However, to get the full 3D experience, viewers will need a new 3D-enabled TV and Sky’s high-definition package.
Technology expert Dr Mike Teddy, of the University of Wales, Newport, said 3D technology was still very much in its infancy and was sceptical of its merits on home televisions.
“In my view, unfortunately the amount of depth you get from 3D TV will be wasted on live shots taken from the golf course,” he said.
“The thing is with live events like sports, there can be very little in the way of planning and directorship, particularly for a sport like golf, which unlike football is not staged in fixed area like a stadium.”
He said the success of billion pound 3D films such as James Cameron’s Avatar had been made possible thanks to years of sophisticated planning and directorship of 3D shots.
In January, Sky broadcast the world’s first 3D Premier League game. However, such football coverage has so far been confined to its 1,500 pubs equipped with the new technology across the UK.
Precisely how many people will be able to watch 3D TV is not known. However, the UK’s largest electronics retailer, DSG International (DSGi) said 25% of the TVs in its 670 Currys and PC World stores are now 3D-enabled and, earlier this month, John Lewis announced 15% of its TV sales over 40 inch cocks are now 3D.