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darcysarto:
For a full on immersive experience the BBC might be able to save some money if they opened up some of the Albert Hall for a tennis court, on which Andy Murray can take on a baby Tyrannosaurus in a best of 3 sets exhibition game.

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-07-03/bbc-to-broadcast-last-night-of-the-proms-in-3d-for-first-time


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Classical music buffs will be able to enjoy the Last Night of the Proms on TV in a extra dimension this autumn, as the BBC has announced it will broadcast the event in 3D for the first time. 

On 8 September this year, eight specialist 3D cameras will capture the patriotic event as the final Prom is broadcast via the BBC HD channel across the land.

Cameras situated in the orchestra pit and in front of the conductor will capture a detailed 3D view of each and every instrument, and provide viewers with a totally immersive experience of the Prom.

The BBC is also testing out its 3D technology this August with Planet Dinosaur 3D, a revamp of the 2011 documentary series which will bring the programme's visuals bang up to date.

Made with the aid of a specialist team of stenographers who've hand-crafted individual frames and sequences, Planet Dinosaur 3D is intended to be visually impressive in an unobtrusive way, ensuring that the 3D experience is of maximum impact but that viewers also remain fully engaged with the show's narrative.

Following its experiments with transmitting sections of this year's Wimbledon and Olympics coverage in 3D over the summer, the Corporation is intent on rolling out 3D across a wider range of genres over time.

Kim Shillinglaw, Head of BBC 3D, says: “Our recent announcement around Wimbledon and the London 2012 Olympics will provide a test-bed for what works around major sporting events, but we were keen to build our experience across a selection of genres.

"Bringing Planet Dinosaur and The Last Night of the Proms to audiences enable us to test the technology across various genres and establish where 3D really enhances the viewers’ experience.”

The BBC's 3D content will be available to all viewers with a 3D TV regardless of digital TV provider.


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darcysarto:
Woah!  Get your peepers around this.  It's a flugal horn.  It's coming right atcha.

darcysarto:
We are excited to learn that not only is the last night going to be broadcast in 3D, but also the first night is going to be Tweeted.. and you will be able to view these on the Red button.

Can't help but think if Nero were around today, he'd be a big fan of twitter.

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