3D leader RealD announced “RealD LIVE,” a new product that enables
RealD-equipped theatres to display live event broadcasts from
anywhere in the world in 3D.
RealD LIVE is a separate product that when connected to RealD
cinema systems receives a broadcast signal and converts the stream
to a format compatible with digital-cinema projectors. RealD LIVE
works with the company’s DLP 3D systems and with the Sony
4K-compatible XLS Cinema.
RealD LIVE is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of
2009. Some 8,700 screens are currently contracted to RealD.
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RealD announces technology for live broadcasts
June 25, 2009
RealD announces technology for live broadcasts
June 25, 2009
3D leader RealD announced “RealD LIVE,” a new product that enables RealD-equipped theatres to display live event broadcasts from anywhere in the world in 3D.
RealD LIVE is a separate product that when connected to RealD cinema systems receives a broadcast signal and converts the stream to a format compatible with digital-cinema projectors. RealD LIVE works with the company’s DLP 3D systems and with the Sony 4K-compatible XLS Cinema.
RealD LIVE is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2009. Some 8,700 screens are currently contracted to RealD.
RealD LIVE is a separate product that when connected to RealD cinema systems receives a broadcast signal and converts the stream to a format compatible with digital-cinema projectors. RealD LIVE works with the company’s DLP 3D systems and with the Sony 4K-compatible XLS Cinema.
RealD LIVE is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2009. Some 8,700 screens are currently contracted to RealD.
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