NFL to broadcast Chargers-Raiders game in 3-D next week
Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:38PM EST
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Audiences in New York, Boston, and L.A. won't just be watching the game—they’ll be in the game, or at least that's the idea behind next week's invite-only 3-D demo.
As the Journal reports, the NFL shot some footage from Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 in 3-D, and viewers watching clips tried to "crouch down to catch the ball," one NFL exec bragged. But that footage was taped; next week's game will be shown live.
So, are we talking the beginning of live 3-D broadcasts from the NFL? Well … maybe. NFL execs are telling the Journal that next week's 3-D game is a "proof of concept … we want to demonstrate this and let people get excited about it and see what the future holds."
What about tickets for the 3-D broadcast? Sorry, football fans; next week's event is closed to the public. If you know someone in the industry, now's the time to start kissing up.
Related:
Coming at You! NFL Looks at 3-D [Wall Street Journal]
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2 Posted by briansking239 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:13PM EDT Report Abuse
This scares me... sounds like they are looking for more ways to charge us to see games.
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3 Posted by insane_mexican_1122 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:24PM EDT Report Abuse
I just think this is weird. Either watch it on TV or pay the money to go to the game.
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4 Posted by jpa6173 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:42PM EDT Report Abuse
That isn't weird. Think of it this way. Eventually, T.V. will change into 3D projectors and "holo viewers". We're just getting there in front of the Japanese. WOOT!
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5 Posted by lab_rat1316 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:55PM EDT Report Abuse
Actually the technology has been around for a while. Few years ago my father got to see a demo of 3d projection tv for home use. He said it was cool but freaky seeing a 5 ft tall freddy kruger standing in front of them. The whole setup wasn't all that practical he said for most people and the big worry was people coming home and seeing something like a shooting or a killer and not realizing it was the tv.
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6 Posted by cmjallstar777 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:27PM EDT Report Abuse
dude that is awsome i wouldnt care if if it looked like there was a shooter in my family room, its not like freddy or jason is really going to be there. think about it, your watchen basketball and lebron james is goin up for the dunk and your sitten there watchen him. like there is a hoop in you family room and he is dribbling down the court getting ready to bust the rim right in front of you, now that would be cool
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7 Posted by mymustanggt14 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:31PM EDT Report Abuse
i think its pretty cool and an advantage in technology! yes, i agree actually BEING THERE is A LOT better but for those of us who arent rich and can sit front row at the 50yd line, this helps! I WANNA SEE 3-D!! lol. the exec.'s should do "major city screenings" of certain games and let the open public do a survey/give their take on the concept! PLEASEEEEE!!!!!! :) p.s. - happy thanksgiving!
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8 Posted by nismo_len on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:39PM EDT Report Abuse
I think it will be a fun enviroment for those that cant go to the actual game but want the semi-realistic game feel. Without a doubt many will enjoy it just as they do the IMAX movies and other interactive visuals .. Didn't the Disney kid rack up millions for that movie concert..
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9 Posted by tals4@sbcglobal.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:55PM EDT Report Abuse
Maybe with 3-D the announcers will at least stop telling you what you saw other than what you actually saw. It might shut the Big mouths up. Did you see that. No neither did anyone else, except you.
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10 Posted by ralphciallella on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:27PM EDT Report Abuse
Interesting that they chose a team that's been imploding for years (Raiders) for their 1st 3-D broadcast.
1 Posted by alexgannis on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:50PM EDT Report Abuse
I live in San Diego and it going take more than 3-D to help the charger win a football game.