Does 3-D Television have a future?

[johnmiic]

3D doesn't really work. It never will. I don't have the article handy but technically you only get depth in all of these so-called 3D movies/tv experiments. You don't even get an acceptable imitation 3D. Also the way people's eyes work prevent imitation 3D from actually fooling the brain it's real 3D. Hence why many people get headaches. It's all baloney.

[Wise4671]

3D doesn't really work. It never will. I don't have the article handy but technically you only get depth in all of these so-called 3D movies/tv experiments. You don't even get an acceptable imitation 3D. Also the way people's eyes work prevent imitation 3D from actually fooling the brain it's real 3D. Hence why many people get headaches. It's all baloney.

Not sure which type tv you were watchin to base this opinion on but the one at my parents house is 110% 3D and I have watched 3 movies in a row and didnt have even a slight headache. Don't beleive everything you read

[Riffster]

hate 3d anything, always touches off my vertigo

[MIB41]

Well my father-in-law just purchased one. One pair of glasses, which you have to have for the "full effect" cost around $160.00. That's just for one pair of glasses!! For regular viewing the image is headache inducing sharp and there are some 3D channels, but not many. And I have to say with some films, the resolution is so high, you lose the cinematic feel of the movie. He was watching 'Wild Hogs' with Tim Allen and Travolta the other day, and I swear it looked like it was being shot live with a camcorder. Completely destroyed the movie. What was kind of fun was putting in the 1931 Frankenstein and switching on the 3D glasses. While it didn't make it a true 3D experience, there were places where the depth of field really gave you dramatic separation in scenes. So there is somewhat of a novelty to it. But the results are not remotely worth the final cost to have this system. WAAAAAAY over priced. I think the television alone was $2500. And the 3D movies are more than $50 a piece. So it will take a while for prices to come down before this catches on. If it catches on. Personally I'm very happy with blu-ray movies and my 1080PHD flat screen. I don't need anything more than that.

[megoapesnut]

Personally I'm very happy with blu-ray movies and my 1080PHD flat screen. I don't need anything more than that.

My sentiments exactly. I always feel like I am watching 3D movies through sunglasses as they seem several shades darker than the 2D versions.

[kennermike]

No Future as a TV But in the Theaters I hope this falls on its arse! cant stand it!!

[jwyblejr]

I know ESPN is hyping the daylights out of 3D TV.

[mego73]

Well my father-in-law just purchased one. One pair of glasses, which you have to have for the "full effect" cost around $160.00. That's just for one pair of glasses!! For regular viewing the image is headache inducing sharp and there are some 3D channels, but not many. And I have to say with some films, the resolution is so high, you lose the cinematic feel of the movie. He was watching 'Wild Hogs' with Tim Allen and Travolta the other day, and I swear it looked like it was being shot live with a camcorder. Completely destroyed the movie. What was kind of fun was putting in the 1931 Frankenstein and switching on the 3D glasses. While it didn't make it a true 3D experience, there were places where the depth of field really gave you dramatic separation in scenes. So there is somewhat of a novelty to it. But the results are not remotely worth the final cost to have this system. WAAAAAAY over priced. I think the television alone was $2500. And the 3D movies are more than $50 a piece. So it will take a while for prices to come down before this catches on. If it catches on. Personally I'm very happy with blu-ray movies and my 1080PHD flat screen. I don't need anything more than that.

That's probably not because of the resolution, it's more likely due to the refresh rate of the TV (which can be adjusted). The unnaturally smooth look to motion is due to 120hz and higher TV's processing on 60 hz material.

Whenever I use 120hz on cable HD movies, it causes that camcorder effect but you don't get that on a blu Ray where the movie is in the 24 frame (24p) format ( which 120 hz best benefits).

Being a 3D TV, it might even be 240hz or higher (3D works best with more refresh rate)

I use 120 hz for 24p but normally keep it off to avoid the camcorder or soap opera effect.

[argent007]

I'm hoping that the price goes down (in 2012 or 2013) when I return to the US.

Then there is a good chance that I'll be buying one of these. I love 3D at the movie theater. I even went to see that G-Hole owl movie because it had 3D flying shots.