BBC to serve Wimbledon finals in 3D
Tech test
The BBC will broadcast the 2011 Wimbledon tennis tournament finals in 3D.
The two singles finals will be broadcast in 3D on Saturday, 2 July and Sunday, 3 July through Freeview, Freesat, Virgin and Sky, all of which show BBC HD.
Viewers will need a 3D TV, of course, but seemingly no special reception hardware. Don't have a suitable telly? Then watch the tournament in 2D on BBC One HD, the Corporation said.
The 3D footage is being shot by Sony in co-operation with the BBC - a partnership announced in February, though at the time it wasn't revealed that Auntie would also be broadcasting any of the matches itself.
The BBC described the Wimbledon broadcast as "one of a small number of 3D TV editorial experiments" it is undertaking to test the tech and gauge demand for it.
The Corporation has said it won't establish a 3D channel until mid-2012 at the earliest, if at all. ®
COMMENTS
3D is good
I've been nothing but impressed with the effect of 3D both on the big and small screen. Sure, the need for glasses is less than ideal but, for me, the visual effect more than outweighs the inconvenience. I'm surprised how quick people are to instantly disregard 3D as a technology. I feel like I'm in a minority that I think 3D is a good thing. As for 3D sports, I appreciate the affect will lend itself more to some sports than others. Personally, I'm thoroughly looking forward to the day snooker gets its first 3D broadcast... I'm very aware that probably puts me in an even smaller minority.
And to be fair
The womans matches without a williams sister is usually a fine mix of the two.
Debbie Does Dallas
Would be much better! only need to watch for 10 mins, job done, no headache!
Paris cause she'd love one night in 3D
Tennis was used to demonstrate stereo too
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