Technology Update – The Demise of 3-D TV?

By Ken Parker

Among all the announcements of new gaming and operating systems this past week perhaps the biggest announcement for TV fans is that ESPN is ceasing 3D broadcasts by the end of the year.  This is huge because it basically puts the nail in the coffin for the future of 3D TV.  I would expect 3-D on TV to dwindle and finally become the passing fad it was destined to become.  This does not mean that 3-D TVs are done for.  There could still be a market for 3-D blu ray and TVs.  Of course 3-D movies have not been completely dominating the box office.  Sure, they make a lot of money but so does 2-D.  So it would seem that 3-D movies may be showing signs of mortality.

3-D Technology Part 1 & 2

The following link is to Christopher Parker's informative blog about 3-D movies and pictures.

http://www.emmywinnerchrisparker.com/blog/2012/04/25/making-your-own-3d-videos-part-i/

http://www.emmywinnerchrisparker.com/blog/2012/05/08/making-your-own-3d-videos-part-ii/

The Hobbit Video Blog

Here is the latest video blog from the making of The Hobbit.  This segment includes a look at the science behind the 3-D to be used in the film.  I am not a fan of 3-D in films in the way that it is currently being done but am fascinated on how much Peter Jackson is doing to work it into his films.  Should be interesting to see.

From Slashfilm -

Tin-Tin Teaser

Looks interesting and I am hoping that it does well for writer Steven Moffat.

3-D Movies Are A Fad

Despite all that has been going on, 3D films are a fad that will die out sooner or later. But it would seem that theaters don’t want this to be the case and are doing anything in their power to keep this gimmick going.