BBC to Simulcast Queen's Christmas Message in 3D

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  • derek500derek500 Posts: 24,888
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    HenryVIII wrote: »
    Sky filmed the william/kate royal wedding in 3D, but I don't recollect it was shown live in 3D (though to be honest I wasn't looking for it...) But it subequently has been repeated a few times on their 3D channel.

    It was shown live. But nothing from inside the Abbey as permission wasn't given.
  • Kolin KlingonKolin Klingon Posts: 4,296
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    derek500 wrote: »
    2008. The last one the BBC made. It's back with them next year.

    Oh good! So next year it will be shown at a different time and only the highlights whilst other channels show it at the right time and in full.
  • Kolin KlingonKolin Klingon Posts: 4,296
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    derek500 wrote: »
    It appeared on Sky's about an hour ago. Until this afternoon, Sky 3D was just saying 3D preview. They had already made it and given it a slot, but couldn't put it on the EPG, until the Queen had watched it and given her approval!!

    Oh yes it's now popped up on mine.

    Embargoed until the announcement. Childish!
  • Kolin KlingonKolin Klingon Posts: 4,296
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    derek500 wrote: »
    It was shown live. But nothing from inside the Abbey as permission wasn't given.

    God is not available in 3D - Who knew!
  • darkjedimasterdarkjedimaster Posts: 18,621
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    So in short the BBC are making a 10 minute 3D Zombie film that will have more gore than the SAW collection as it will leave millions of people in the UK wanting to slit their wrists as it is so boring.
  • CaxtonCaxton Posts: 28,881
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    Oh good! So next year it will be shown at a different time and only the highlights whilst other channels show it at the right time and in full.

    That I found very funny but possibly true:D

    Next year they may come to an agreement with Sky so BBC shows half and Sky show the other. The BBC may just only show edited highlights in 2013 and in full in 2014.
  • Dan's DadDan's Dad Posts: 9,880
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    What year was the Queen's speech first filmed in HD? :confused:
    I rather think that The Queen's Speech was last shot on film in the late 1980s

    it was produced by David Attenborough and transferred to the 'master' VTR by a colleague of mine in TK45, TvC.

    ......

    Of course, in the good old days, it was transmitted direct from film

    and backed-up from film

    and the film was backed-up by a VTR copy

    and a second VTR copy backed up that

    and half the machines ran on 6a pulses and half on 6b (which were sync with 6a)

    all feeds were available in NC1, NC2 and subCR

    ITV companies took a feed of NC1

    it was (and still is) a 'Grade One' transmission.
  • emmetmclemmetmcl Posts: 2,577
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    So in short the BBC are making a 10 minute 3D Zombie film that will have more gore than the SAW collection as it will leave millions of people in the UK wanting to slit their wrists as it is so boring.

    Yeah, she's a bitch isn't she.
  • R410R410 Posts: 2,991
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    derek500 wrote: »
    BBC have always spent money on programmes using new technologies, where very few have been able to watch.

    BBC HD launched when about the only way you could watch it was via pay platforms Sky and Virgin.

    Same with colour, nicam stereo and teletext. The BBC was there first but only a few could enjoy.
    But these were genuine improvements, 3D however is not, it is a gimmick.
    HenryVIII wrote: »
    Apparently, if you kneel down before the tele during the speech, the queen will appear to stick out a sword and knight you. :D
    Thank god we have a Queen not a King, or something else might have appeared to be coming out of the screen :cool: :D
  • derek500derek500 Posts: 24,888
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    R410 wrote: »
    But these were genuine improvements, 3D however is not, it is a gimmick.

    I suppose people who think that 3D is just objects flying out the screen, would think that.

    Anybody who's watched the Attenborough documentaries would think differently.
  • R410R410 Posts: 2,991
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    derek500 wrote: »
    I suppose people who think that 3D is just objects flying out the screen, would think that.

    Anybody who's watched the Attenborough documentaries would think differently.

    Why are you assuming I have not watched things in 3D?
  • Bandspread199Bandspread199 Posts: 4,897
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    What year was the Queen's speech first filmed in HD? :confused:

    1960 - on 35mm film!:rolleyes:
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    I would go with Bandspread199 - I would allow any 35mm programme well transferred to HD to carry an HD badge.

    On a general point - we don't need an actual "channel" to deliver 3D content. As 3D is an alternate version and virtually all 3DTVs are connected TVs, we already have an alternate way to deliver 3D!
  • SpotSpot Posts: 25,121
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    Oh yes it's now popped up on mine.

    Embargoed until the announcement. Childish!

    It was announced a couple of weeks ago in The Sun! I remember commenting about it on the thread about the Quuen's message which was running at that time.

    Found it! http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=62856188&postcount=39
  • toastedlogistictoastedlogistic Posts: 25
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    1960 - on 35mm film!:rolleyes:
    But nobody could actually view it in HD back then though! :rolleyes:
  • Andy2Andy2 Posts: 11,949
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    dynamics wrote: »
    Oh come on, it's utterly ridiculous. What is the Queen going to do? Poke a long stick at the camera saying "ooohhh look at the 3d!"

    I'm not anti 3d per se, but I certainly find it fatiguing to use and adds very little to the vast majority of content.

    A gimmicky fad.

    Absolutely in agreement. A pointless gimmick.
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