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A 3D sign comes alive in the Robert Zemeckis film Back to the Future II

3D imagery has been around for as long as the moving picture as 3D film was being used as early as 1890. However, it was in the 1950’s that 3D movies had its golden age when a multitude of cinema films were made in 3D.

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However, 3D cinema is going through a renaissance with the development of 3D TV expected to be the next big step in home entertainment. And while most 3D systems require the viewer to be wearing 3D glasses, a type of 3D TV is being developed that requires no glasses at all.

The potential of 3D TV in the out of home advertising and outdoor digital signage market is huge – especially if glasses-free 3D TV becomes a viable and working technology.

Imagine walking down the high street and passing outdoor digital signage systems where the content leapt out in front of you, it may seem like a scene out of the 1980’s science fiction film Back to the Future but the technology for glasses-free 3D digital signage is already here.

Autostereoscopy is one method of providing 3d imagery without the need for special 3D glasses. There are disadvantages with the technology such as there being only certain points of view where the 3D effect works and there has also been complaints of headaches and eye strain from users who have indulged in prolonged viewing.

However, with all infant technologies, autostereoscopy is constantly being improved and it is expected that 3D TV technologies will play a big part in the coming decade.

One of the most exciting applications for this type of 3D technology is in the outdoor digital signage market. We have already seen over the last few years how much more attractive dynamic advertising and signage is compared to regular print media and it is possible that this up and coming 3D technology will make conventional outdoor digital signage seem as hackneyed as print media appears today.

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Get the real experience of HD 3D programming at your home with DIRECTV, the #1 satellite TV provider in America. Watching DIRECTV's HD 3D is just like viewing your favorite movie on the giant screen of a multiplex. The images on your screen are next to being real. One thing is for sure that you will not get such spectacular experience with any other service provider other than DIRECTV.

Did you know that DIRECTV satellite TV leads the 3D TV revolution? They are the first TV provider to launch dedicated 3D channels.

The contents of 3D have been recently launched by DIRECTV. In fact, you will get a whole world of entertainment along with a host of channels included in that provide you the best of entertainment round the clock. Apart from these you can also watch your favorite movies lined up for the month.

With DIRECTV Cinema you can watch the most movie titles and Hollywood blockbusters. In addition to these you can also watch documentaries in 3D. All you need to do is to tune into Channels 104 and 105. Also note that in case of some titles, your DVR needs to be connected to the internet.

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This is yet another addition to the 3D pack. You will be glad to know that DIRECTV has collaborated with some of the leading studios and networks so that they can provide you with the most recent and updated HD 3D content. This brand new channel is striving earnestly to offer you the best of programming available from music, sports, arts, nature, 3D sports and a lot more. Tune into channel 103 to know more about this.

With more than 85 live sporting events what more can you expect from this entirely new channel? Refresh your memories with the games of the last World Cup along with the finals. For more details you can tune into Channel 106.

Catch the best of sporting activities right from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Rest assured that watching sports in 3D will be far more exciting and entertaining than watching it on HD.

Now you can get the experience of watching movies in theatre with DIRECTV's HD 3D. Also watch a series of musical events and watch your screen come live with the performers on stage. Definitely you would not like to miss this experience. What's more? The HD 3D channels are constantly being added to the list.

So are you interested in taking up HD 3D TV? You will love to know that DIRECTV has jointly started assignments with Panasonic, a global brand famous for its electronic devices. Get the ultimate HD 3D experience with the following Panasonic HD 3D TVs:-

* Panasonic: TC-P54VT25

* Panasonic: TC-P58VT25

* Panasonic: TC-P65VT25

This November, check out ESPN College Football on ESPN 3D, channel 106. Also, do not miss the premiere of Guitar Center Sessions: Buddy Guy. Watch the concert and exclusive interview on channel 103.

3D movies have made a substantial come back in recent years, gone are the days of drive in movies with those red and blue cardboard specs that made aliens and monsters loom over us. Now we can get the sharp picture we have come to expect from high definition movies and sports but in full colour and freakishly realistic images jumping out the screen at us. More and more movies are coming out at the cinema in 3D and to make the most of that experience when we get the movie on DVD or Blu-Ray we'll need a TV capable of rendering these images correctly and so there is a growing army of 3D TVs now available and knowing which one to buy is a question on everyone's lips.

The main factor that makes a TV a 3D capable TV is having a fast enough refresh rate, this relates to how quickly the picture is updated on the screen, this figure needs to be 120hz or faster. This makes sure the image can be shown properly and will work well when you want to get a 3D image that makes you think you are really there.

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At the moment in order to be able to watch a 3D movie or broadcast properly you will need a set of specialist glasses, this is one factor to consider when buying any 3D TV, as some may only come with 2 or 4 sets of glasses, you will obviously want a pair for each member of the family and if you have more people then you may have to fork out extra money on them. Also it may be worth looking into how much these glasses cost as you could need to buy replacements if you break them such as sitting on them!

One of the biggest surprises when people come to buy 3D TVs is that you could get a 3D Plasma TV or a 3D LCD TV, the technology is not exclusive to either side but there are some things to bear in mind such as Plasma TVs don't have as much trouble with motion blur but any static images could be ‘burnt-in' to the screen so you'll have to make sure that you don't leave the TV on the same image for prolonged periods to keep the picture free of any ghosting or burnt in images which can become difficult to remove on some set.

3D Movies and sports are becoming more and more popular so if you are looking to buy a new 3D TV make sure to do your research and check them out yourself first to avoid any problems further down the line.

3D TVs are definitely proving to be popular and are only just getting started, go online to find the best deals on these as well as DVD and Blu-Ray players to get the best possible price on your new home tech!