I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE, AND IT'S PRETTY
I have no idea how to do this. How do I explain something so visual with just words. How do explain what you need to see by writing about it on the page. Well, here goes.
This year, portions of the telecasts of the 2010 MASTERS are being broadcast in 3-D. Yes, 3-D. Just like Pandora, The Augusta National has been transformed into a magical place on your television screen. They began the process on Wednesday with the telecast of the annual par-3 tournament. I went down to the interview room and was one of the first people in the media room to see it. It was very impressive. I had no idea what to expect, since I haven't yet been to a 3-D movie. To date, my experiences with 3-D have all involved theme parks in Orlando...
I thought a couple of things as I watched: Fun, and novel. It was really a fun experience. I don't remember the last time watching television was fun! It was also novel. I remember 10 years ago, here in the same building being one of the first to see the tournament in high-definition. Looking at that you knew instantly that you were looking at television in the future. The problem is, 3-D comes with equipment. I kept thinking as I watched, “Would I have one of these one day?” Heck, I still don't have hi-def. I couldn't help but think, one day, you'll have a hi-def TV, AND a 3-D TV. I know that's not the plan, but right now it really feels like a luxury.
Then came Friday. I did not have the chance on Thursday to view any of the first round in 3-D. I hadn't seen the big course yet, until yesterday afternoon. In the words of Dick Enberg, Oh My! The novelty wore off quickly and I wanted one. The picture was spectacular, you can't stop looking at the patrons. It's because that's where there's the most depth. Tee to fairway is incredible, the greens are still not all that I would wish. It doesn't seem to catch everything, but then everything else will catch you. I loved the graphics! Again, really fun. To date, the fellows at Sony had been a bit coy about talking price. Oh, they were quick to tell us on Wednesday that the glasses would run between $100-$150 and that you would get two when you bought their TV. About the TV. It's 52 inches and not yet on the market. Look for it this Summer, save up for it this Spring...as of now, the expected price looks like it'll fall in the $5000 range. Show of hands as to who will be running to get one?
I'll end as I started. If you have the chance to see a 3-D demonstration, don't miss it. The representatives from Sony say that golf is the perfect vehicle for 3-D, and later this year, FOX has announced that the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star game will be broadcast in 3-D. Gee, I wonder if I'll get invited to that event...
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