How Do You Get 3D Movies At Home?
Just when you were thinking 3D was new at the movies, now we have 3D in your own home.
You have probably already seen a 3D movie. Perhaps you thought Monsters vs. Aliens was decent fun but the 3D was a bit of a gimmick? Or perhaps like most of us you were swept away by the rich and detailed 3D world of Avatar.
3D TV Is More Than Just Movies
Well 3D TV is about movies at home in 3D, but it’s more than that too.
The program makers want to make other programs a deeper experience for us too. Now nobody is going to watch re-runs of Seinfeld in 3D no matter how much a fan. But imagine the National Geographic channel exploring far off lands in 3D, or flying over landscapes like a bird.
And sports are right at the front of this revolution too. Many of us will be watching our teams play in 3D this year, whilst sat in perfect comfort at home on our sofa. It won’t be quite the same as ‘being there’ but it really is just that bit more immersive.
Is It Just A Gimmick
If it is, then the gimmick is already here. The broadcasters are already broadcasting programs in 3D. You can already buy 3D movies at Amazon on Blu-ray DVD.
So What Do You Need To Watch 3D TV?
You need a new 3D TV. An existing high definition TV cannot produce the modern 3D effect you’ve seen at the movies. You will also need special 3D glasses. The simple plastic ones from the movies will not work, you need the ones designed for your 3D TV set. Then you need something in 3D to watch. This could be programs from Sky, Freesat or your cable provider, or movies on 3D Blu-ray DVD.
And yes, it looks like you will need a special 3D DVD player too. It’s not yet clear how recording 3D programs will work so watch our for PVR reviews as software upgrades may be sufficient.
Is 3D Worth It?
In time it should be. But most of us are unlikely to upgrade any of our equipment now, particularly our new HD TV, for once in a blue moon 3D watching at home. Particularly as we can enjoy a better 3D experience at the movie theaters.
But the next time you need to buy a new TV it’s likely most or even all TV’s will have 3D built in. Making it something that’s included rather than an extra to buy.
