http://www.explore3DTV.com?src=blog_rss <p>Submit your question to the 3D Pros for clear answers to your 3DTV questions.</p> Tue, 31 May 2011 12:38:22 GMT admin@explore3DTV.com Explore3DTV.com 60 http://www.explore3DTV.com/brand/3dtv/community.gif http://www.explore3DTV.com?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15927/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Oakley-or-XpanD-for-Universal-Glasses/?src=blog_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.explore3DTV.com/imagelib/contentitem/15927/39e706a46ad531be-2a37fbd-12e25b812c7--1a5a751878386.jpg">Question: I'm looking at getting the XpanD universal 3D glasses at www.xpandcinema.com, or the Oakley 3D glasses at www.oakley.com. They cost about the same; the XpanD costs $129 and the Oakely goes for $120. Which is better? (question edited for clarity) -submitted by Peter Answer: I have to be completely honest with you Peter, I'm sure glad you came to us before deciding between the two. To tell you the truth, I can't tell you which set of glasses is the better buy. Fortunately for you, I can tell you why you would want to choose one over the other. You see, only one of them is really going to suit your needs. First of all, it's important to point out that not all 3D systems work the same. These days, modern 3D systems usually fall within two major types, Active Shutter and Passive Polarized. Active Shutter systems use glasses with LCD panels that block an eye in rapid succession. The other type of 3D system, called passive , uses polarized lenses to filter out images for a specific eye. The important thing to note is that active shutter glasses won't work on passive 3D systems and vice versa. As...<div><a href="http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15927/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Oakley-or-XpanD-for-Universal-Glasses/">[Read more]</div> Ask a 3D Pro 3D Glasses Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:29:09 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15927/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Oakley-or-XpanD-for-Universal-Glasses/#discussion?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15927/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Oakley-or-XpanD-for-Universal-Glasses/?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15172/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Can-I-watch-3D-with-no-glasses/?src=blog_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.explore3DTV.com/imagelib/contentitem/15172/39e706a46ad531be--4cf19895-12c59e667ea--14af698701438.jpg">Question: I'm interested in 3D, but I wear big glasses already and have difficulty fitting 3D glasses over them. Is there a way to watch 3D with no glasses? - Jerry A. Answer: What you're talking about is essentially the holy grail of 3D technology. Best of all, the technologies available today that do allow you to see 3D images without the use of 3D glasses. The problem is that auto-stereoscopic 3D technologies (the big word for "3D without glasses) have some problems that make it less than ideal for large screen solutions. To understand the issue at hand, it's important to know a few things about humans and vision. In order for us to see in three dimensions, our eyeballs need to see two different images. In our everyday lives, the gap between our eyes allows each eye to see something from a slightly different angle. Our brain does the rest. Therin lies the problem. With both eyeballs staring a the same screen, how do we make them see different things? The easiest solution, of course, is glasses . In the case of active shutter glasses, each eye is physically blocked from seeing the screen in rapid succession. In...<div><a href="http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15172/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Can-I-watch-3D-with-no-glasses/">[Read more]</div> Ask a 3D Pro 3D Televisions Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:05:13 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15172/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Can-I-watch-3D-with-no-glasses/#discussion?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15172/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Can-I-watch-3D-with-no-glasses/?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15148/Ask-a-3D-Pro-What-s-the-Right-3D-Viewing-Distance/?src=blog_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.explore3DTV.com/imagelib/contentitem/15148/39e706a46ad531be-1e119f1d-12c373cca1f-2f85-1047910986.jpg">Queston: What's the right seating distance from a 3DTV for the optimal 3D effect? -submitted by various visitors Answer: There has been a great deal of confusion regarding seating distance and 3D. While it may seem there is a different optimum range to better enjoy 3D effects on 3D TVs, based on my experience and what I've read from other industry professionals, the optimum seating distance for active-shutter glasses-based 3DTV sets (the vast majority of home 3D sets) doesn't appear to be much different than the optimum range for regular HDTVs. That said, the general consensus is that bigger is better for an immersive 3D effect. So, it's better to go larger than smaller if 3D is your primary concern. Those with auto-stereoscopic (glasses free) sets may have more problems with viewing distances and viewing angles... not that there are many large screen auto-stereoscopic sets out there. Tthe correct viewing spots for these sets will vary, and will be outlined in the user manual for the TV. The optimal screen size for your room can be quickly calculated by using my simple formulas based on how far you sit from the TV*. Remember that recommended sizes are measured eye-to-screen, not...<div><a href="http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15148/Ask-a-3D-Pro-What-s-the-Right-3D-Viewing-Distance/">[Read more]</div> Ask a 3D Pro 3D Televisions Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:46:57 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15148/Ask-a-3D-Pro-What-s-the-Right-3D-Viewing-Distance/#discussion?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/15148/Ask-a-3D-Pro-What-s-the-Right-3D-Viewing-Distance/?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14900/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Playing-PS3-3D-Material-On-a-3D-Ready-Projector/?src=blog_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.explore3DTV.com/imagelib/contentitem/14900/39e706a46ad531be-1e119f1d-12b54ba8f20--721d461292897.jpg">Question: I can't seem to play any of my PS3 3D demos in 3D. I dont know what to do. I bought a 3D-Ready Viewsonic projector and active shutter glasses (PGD-150, also from Viewsonic), got all the firmware updates on my Playstation 3, and even bought a new highspeed HDMI cable, but it's still a no go. What's wrong? - asked by edthedemon Answer: This day and age, we buy technology products with an expectation that they'll be virtually plug and play. After all, it's logical to assume that if you buy a 3D-ready projector that you'll be able to plug in a 3D source and watch it in 3D. Unfortunately, this isn't the case, and the exact answer as to why can be a little complicated. I'll try to explain below as simply as possible. The problem you're running into is that digital 3D can come in many different formats. Companies selling DLP-3D products, which have been around since 2006, accept 3D signals in the Texas Instruments 3D-DLP Format, which is also commonly referred to as the "checkerboard format." Most will also accept nVidia's 3D Vision products as well. The PS3, however, relies on the final HDMI 1.4 specification...<div><a href="http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14900/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Playing-PS3-3D-Material-On-a-3D-Ready-Projector/">[Read more]</div> Video Game Hardware 3D Video Games Ask a 3D Pro Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:58:11 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14900/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Playing-PS3-3D-Material-On-a-3D-Ready-Projector/#discussion?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14900/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Playing-PS3-3D-Material-On-a-3D-Ready-Projector/?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14675/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-Game-of-the-Year-Edition-in-Digital-3D/?src=blog_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.explore3DTV.com/imagelib/contentitem/14675/39e706a46ad531be-3f5b5205-12a65c6dfe3-3b8d-649585856.jpg">Q. I have a Samsung 3D TV C7000, and my question is if Batman Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition will work on 3DTVs like the James Cameron's: Avatar game? Avatar was awesome in 3D. Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition comes with regular green and pink 3D glasses, but I don't want that, I want the 3D features like Avatar and others 3D games for PS3 to enjoy the actual 3D technology. - Yohec A. "If only," is all I can say. The Game of the Year Edition of (the awesome) Batman Arkham Asylum for PS3 and XBOX 360 is anaglyph (old-school) 3D only. I know it doesn't offer anywhere near the same experience as Avatar, but to be fair, Avatar was often criticized for it's forward thinking approach to 3D becuase of the few people with the equipment to enjoy the game in 3D. Even today. Rocksteady apparently opted to cast a larger net, and by going with anaglyph technology the game could be enjoyed in 3D on any television... with the obvious repurcussions of the red-cyan approach. Unfortunately, they didn't offer both 3D modes, either due to cost or performance reasons. If you really do want to...<div><a href="http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14675/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-Game-of-the-Year-Edition-in-Digital-3D/">[Read more]</div> 3D Video Games Ask a 3D Pro Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:30:31 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14675/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-Game-of-the-Year-Edition-in-Digital-3D/#discussion?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14675/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-Game-of-the-Year-Edition-in-Digital-3D/?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14643/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Motorstorm-Pacific-Rift-Full-Version-in-3D/?src=blog_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.explore3DTV.com/imagelib/contentitem/14643/39e706a46ad531be-3f5b5205-12a42b8f41a--7b61415400496.jpg">Q. Will the full version of Motorstorm: Pacific Rift be in 3D? Right now it is only the demo, but I have the full version and it is not 3D. - Yohec A. Currently, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift's 3D glory resides in the demo. I personally haven't seen any indication from Sony or Evolution Studios that they intend to make the game fully playable in 3D. While that's certainly a possibility, I wouldn't hold your breath. If I were to make an educated guess, I would say the 3D demo of Pacific Rift is little more than a promotional tool for the upcoming Motorstorm: Apocalypse, which was shown at E3 2010 . Apocalypse will be a full 3D game, which many will be hungry for after the taste of 3D Motorstorm goodness Pacific Rift gave (proplerly equipped) players for the past few months. Motorstorm: Apolcalypse<div><a href="http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14643/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Motorstorm-Pacific-Rift-Full-Version-in-3D/">[Read more]</div> Ask a 3D Pro 3D Video Games Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:40:12 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14643/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Motorstorm-Pacific-Rift-Full-Version-in-3D/#discussion?src=blog_rss http://www.explore3DTV.com/blog/entry/14643/Ask-a-3D-Pro-Motorstorm-Pacific-Rift-Full-Version-in-3D/?src=blog_rss