Posted on 08/22/2009 1:15:18 AM PDT by Las Vegas Dave
The HD GURU obtained Panasonics roadmap to large screen 3D HDTV. It includes 3D plasma HDTV displays and Blu-ray players planned to ship next year. In addition, Panasonic Japan, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment (James Camerons production company) announced today a partnership that will use the upcoming Fox 3D movie AVATAR as a vehicle to promote and launch 3D home video.
(PDF Link to press release - http://hdguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/3dhd-release-avatar-promotion-8-21-2009-3.pdf ).
Panasonics Executive Vice President Bob Perry provided the HD GURU with details about its 3D HDTVs and Blu-ray players. He revealed there will be multiple 3D compatible plasma models available in 2010 with the smallest at least 50″ diagonal. The Panasonic Blu-ray 3D player will be backwards compatible with 2D Blu-ray discs as well as DVDs. Panasonic will include all 3D processing within the Blu-ray player (as opposed to an external converter) and the signal will be delivered to the 3D plasma HDTV via a single HDMI 1.4 cable (white cable in photo of prototype Blu-ray 3D player). The 3D is Full HD (1920 x 1080) with left and right image frames alternating at 120 Hz. Perry explained plasma is an ideal TV technology for Full 3D HD as its rapid refresh permits the display of the highest quality 3D images. (Current 3D flat panels show no more than half HD resolution and will only display 3D content via a PC). Perry added he expects a three year industry transition to 3D compatible displays.
To date, Panasonic is the only TV manufacturer to announce the production of 3D displays, a system to deliver Full HD 3D movies and the cooperation of a major movie studio.
Panasonic has multiple studio support for its system, but Perry would not reveal specifically which ones are on-board. However, when HD GURU was shown Panasonics latest 3D demonstration of its prototype 103″ 3D plasma, trailers included Disneys 3D hit UP. So it is a safe bet to figure Disney (along with Fox) are in Panasonics 3D camp.
Viewing 3D content on the Panasonic plasma requires shutter glasses. Panasonic showed its latest prototype (see photo). Unlike the passive glasses currently used in movie theaters, shutter glasses electronically blink, alternating the left and right eye views in sync with the content. Shutter glasses provide the highest quality 3D presentation, according to 3D industry sources. The new glasses are comfortable and easily fit over my eyeglasses, a marked improvement over previous designs.
Panasonics Executive Vice President Bob Perry provided the HD GURU with details about its 3D HDTVs and Blu-ray players. He revealed there will be multiple 3D compatible plasma models available in 2010 with the smallest at least 50″ diagonal. The Panasonic Blu-ray 3D player will be backwards compatible with 2D Blu-ray discs as well as DVDs. Panasonic will include all 3D processing within the Blu-ray player (as opposed to an external converter) and the signal will be delivered to the 3D plasma HDTV via a single HDMI 1.4 cable (white cable in photo of prototype Blu-ray 3D player). The 3D is Full HD (1920 x 1080) with left and right image frames alternating at 120 Hz. Perry explained plasma is an ideal TV technology for Full 3D HD as its rapid refresh permits the display of the highest quality 3D images. (Current 3D flat panels show no more than half HD resolution and will only display 3D content via a PC). Perry added he expects a three year industry transition to 3D compatible displays.
To date, Panasonic is the only TV manufacturer to announce the production of 3D displays, a system to deliver Full HD 3D movies and the cooperation of a major movie studio.
Who is the subcontractor for the frame material? Bazooka?
There is no way that I can see those "magic pictures" that were popular some years ago and neither the red/blue nor the "shutter" glasses will work for me. For me 3D is a gimmick and a waste of money. I just hope it doesn't displace standard HD as the "new best thing ever".
Regards,
GtG
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