BBC to Increase 3D Trials
The BBC is planning a considerable increase in its 3DTV output. An – as yet – unnamed drama shot in 3D is being planned. This could refer to the widely anticipated 3D version of Doctor Who, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013 and where ‘multiple specials’ are known to be under consideration. The BBC’s head of 3D, Kim Shillingshaw, speaking to trade magazine Broadcast, said the BBC was even considering broadcasting a dedicated 3D channel, and would be testing various content including arts and science programming in 3D.
EMF is shooting Football Matches in Greece in 3D
EMF, a subsidiary of Euro Media Group (Bry-sur-Marne, France) covered in March the ‘Panathinaikos versus Olympiacos’ match in Athen's Olympic Stadium for their client ABC productions for Nova sports.
High TV 3D Available in Middle-East Countries
YahLive, the UAE based satellite broadcasting company, has signed an exclusive satellite capacity agreement with High TV 3D, the world’s only 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 3D entertainment channel. Viewers of YahLive, across the Middle East and North Africa will now be able access High TV 3D’s wide selection of 3D programming which broadcasts at 52.5°E - 11,976.82 GHZ - H.
China 3D TV uses Ericsson Encoders
China has already started to accelerate its pace in producing and broadcasting HD and 3DTV stereoscopic programs. In addition to more than 10 HDTV channels, the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television (SARFT) released its first 3D-TV channel, China 3D TV Trial Channel, on January 1, 2012.
Testez la 3D! en France le 19 Février
French stereoscopy fans, wake up early on Sunday February 19, 2012!
ARTE (France) is organizing its first "3D Day". The highlight of the day will be the spectacular 90-minutes documentary "La france entre ciel et mer", a 1,600 km (1,000 miles) helicopter flight above the French coast. The 3D stereoscopic show will be visible on the 3D channel offered by Orange (canal 333) and Numericable (Ma chaine 3D).
If you are French, read the full paper on ARTE TV, including the full day programme schedule lasting from 13:00 to midnight. The same program will be broadcast in 2D on the usual ARTE channel.
