General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3 - Page 136

Gavin-D · 18-09-2014, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky soon to close Sky 3D Channel?

Future of 3D television called into question as Sky chooses not to schedule any Premier League matches in 3D this season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...-schedule.html

Hardly a surprise 3D has never taken off really

Media Boy UK · 18-09-2014, 15:54

A516digital: Made in Tyne and Wear to launch on Virgin Media.

A516digital says Local TV broadcaster Made in Tyne and Wear hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.

(See LOCAL TV ROLLOUT on link)

http://www.a516digital.com/2014/09/f...mber-2014.html

Kushan · 18-09-2014, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Gavin-D

Hardly a surprise 3D has never taken off really

Indeed, would be much happier seeing a bigger push to 4k content . Not that I have a 4K tv or anything.

I hope killing off 3D TV means the film industry knocks it in the head as well.

RichardCoulter · 18-09-2014, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky soon to close Sky 3D Channel?

Future of 3D television called into question as Sky chooses not to schedule any Premier League matches in 3D this season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...-schedule.html

I was told a few months back (think I posted it on here) that no negotiations for this channel took place bètween SKY and VM as it is being "wound down".

Sky have since made it a part time channel and it has been suggested that Sky are performing a 'dignified exit strategy'.

In plain English they want to slowly phase it out hoping that nobody will notice that the almighty Sky actually made a mistake and were left with expensive egg on their face.

Aguero9320 · 18-09-2014, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Here an idea for the champions league:

-Have all Europe champions in the League round.
-Move all runners up (Liverpool and Chelsea) into the play off rounds.

Quite right, MB! UEFA are supposed to confirm changes to the Champions League seeding system. Come on Manchester City, buck your ideas up. Vincent Kompany should get them moving again.

DaMac · 19-09-2014, 08:18

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Originally Posted by Kushan

I hope killing off 3D TV means the film industry knocks it in the head as well.

If done correctly and viewed with the correct equipment it can still cause a stir, everybody who has viewed certain blu-ray 3d disks on my setup have always been impressed, it's the cheap asses who buy half resolution LG & Samsung TV's that give it a bad name, in future when glasses free 3D is fully developed we will all wonder how we did without it.

Kushan · 19-09-2014, 08:29

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Originally Posted by DaMac

If done correctly and viewed with the correct equipment it can still cause a stir, everybody who has viewed certain blu-ray 3d disks on my setup have always been impressed, it's the cheap asses who buy half resolution LG & Samsung TV's that give it a bad name, in future when glasses free 3D is fully developed we will all wonder how we did without it.

While I'm not disagreeing that your setup is impressive or whatever, I genuinely don't know a single person that likes or prefers 3D at the cinema - where they presumably have the ideal setup with their IMAX projectors and THX sound?

I'm going to be slightly biased of course, as 3D doesn't actually work for me so my experience is lessened by having to pay more and wear a stupid pair of sunglasses that dull the film quite a bit. Still, (and yes I know it's anecdotal) my friends and family will veer towards a 2D screening if possible.

Doogie Howser · 19-09-2014, 08:34

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Originally Posted by Kushan

While I'm not disagreeing that your setup is impressive or whatever, I genuinely don't know a single person that likes or prefers 3D at the cinema - where they presumably have the ideal setup with their IMAX projectors and THX sound?

I'm going to be slightly biased of course, as 3D doesn't actually work for me so my experience is lessened by having to pay more and wear a stupid pair of sunglasses that dull the film quite a bit. Still, (and yes I know it's anecdotal) my friends and family will veer towards a 2D screening if possible.

I like 3D and have always taken the opportunity to see big films in 3D wherever possible. Admittedly, I don't go the cinema a huge amount as it's so damn expensive, but I saw Avatar, Life of Pi & Godzilla all in 3D and they were all awesome.

I would love to watch 3D TV but I'm too damn tight to pay extra for it, so that may also be a reason why Sky are not getting the subscribers for which they might have hoped.

nicknewark · 19-09-2014, 10:39

I wouldn't bother with 3D TV, I splashed out a few years a go and got a 3D TV, watched it once, to much of a faff!, and for not IMO a great experience. Each to their own, though!.

Mobes · 19-09-2014, 11:21

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Originally Posted by nicknewark

I wouldn't bother with 3D TV, I splashed out a few years a go and got a 3D TV, watched it once, to much of a faff!, and for not IMO a great experience. Each to their own, though!.

Ive got a pretty top of the range Samsung Smart 3D TV.

It's bloody awesome watching films in 3D. It's no more a faff than goinf to a 3D screening at a cinema. The other day Nemo was hanging about 3ft into my living room. My Nephew loved it...3D is great fun in it's place and thats film and documentary.

ase001 · 19-09-2014, 12:28

Thumbs up for 3D from me, just wish they would put put more on.

To help to get things rolling and add 3D content I would be open to let say £5 a month extra charge for 3D as long its good content.

cupcakes aka dd · 19-09-2014, 12:42

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Originally Posted by Kushan

I hope killing off 3D TV means the film industry knocks it in the head as well.

I'm sorry to hear that 3D content has been causing you so much distress but some of us lesser mortals actually like it. :-) So keep it up industry please.

I think a lot of people actually go for 2D at the cinema because it's a lot cheaper including myself. Put 3D at the same price and things my change. I'll watch the 3D version at home on my super duper setup.

Kushan · 19-09-2014, 12:58

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Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd

I'm sorry to hear that 3D content has been causing you so much distress but some of us lesser mortals actually like it. :-) So keep it up industry please.

I think a lot of people actually go for 2D at the cinema because it's a lot cheaper including myself. Put 3D at the same price and things my change. I'll watch the 3D version at home on my super duper setup.

No need for the attitude there. But while I am certainly not going to deny that some people like it, I think it's fairly obvious that the majority of people don't.

Seriously, I cannot find a single online poll (scientific or not) that suggests 3D is anything more than a niche. I mean if you want 3D then it's your choice, but I don't really want to have to keep paying for it if I don't want it.

OLD BOY · 19-09-2014, 13:21

I believe that 3D is not popular because of the glasses and people sometimes feel a bit dizzy or sick when viewing through them.

Personally, I'm looking forward to holographic TV, which I think will be really cool!

RichardCoulter · 19-09-2014, 16:04

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I believe that 3D is not popular because of the glasses and people sometimes feel a bit dizzy or sick when viewing through them.

Personally, I'm looking forward to holographic TV, which I think will be really cool!

Oh yes, I hope that arrives during my lifetime.

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Originally Posted by ase001

Thumbs up for 3D from me, just wish they would put put more on.

To help to get things rolling and add 3D content I would be open to let say £5 a month extra charge for 3D as long its good content.

VM are now the only platform to my knowledge that have said that they are committed to 3D (via VOD).

Has the VM 3D VOD library improved over the last few months? I'm really just trying to gauge if they kept to their word or not (or if there just isn't the material available to show).