As we exclusively reported in January 2010, Channel Nine has announced that the State of Origin series will be broadcast in 3D. It will be sponsored by Harvey Norman.
As we exclusively reported in January 2010, Channel Nine has announced that the State of Origin series will be broadcast in 3D. It will be sponsored by Harvey Norman.
See original story at: NRL State Of Origin To Be Broiadcast In 3D
Nine CEO David Gyngell said that the Nine Network wants to pioneer the 3D revolution with what will be the first 3D sports broadcast on free-to-air worldwide.
The broadcast will be limited to Sydney on temporarily allocated spectrum with Nine hoping that ACMA will permit the service to be extended to other states via the use of spare spectrum.
Gyngell said “its early days of course because the technology is still developing and its availability to consumers right now are limited. But 3D is about to arrive with a bang across the world, and the Nine Network and Harvey Norman want to pioneer the revolution in Australia,”
Gyngell said “Capturing an event in 3D involves different camera positions and viewing angles. Because 3D carries a level of emotion and involvement beyond regular HD, it can literally put you in the best seat in the house. Our experienced Wide World of Sports producers and directors will be working to harness this new technology and develop the coverage leadership for which they are renowned”.
It is also tipped that Samsung will come on board as a sponsor with their new LED TV range and their 3D plasma offering.
