Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[ESPN 3D exec explains why golf is such a good fit for the network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/espn-3d-exec-explains-why-golf-is-such-a-good-fit-for-the-networ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/espn-3d-exec-explains-why-golf-is-such-a-good-fit-for-the-networ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/espn-3d-exec-explains-why-golf-is-such-a-good-fit-for-the-networ/#comments With the second consecutive year of the Masters Tournament being broadcast in 3D, if you're wondering why golf and 3D are such a good match look no further than ESPN 3D coordinating producer Phil Orlin's post on the new Front Row blog. He points out the varying terrain of the golf course and the ability to accurately read greens as reasons why 3D works so well at Augusta, and that watching it that way is the closest thing to seeing it in person. You can see for yourself when 3D coverage of the tournament kicks off today at 5 p.m., and while we're sure more people will be watching than did last year the question is still how many?

ESPN 3D exec explains why golf is such a good fit for the network originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T Masters Tournament coverage includes Multiview and mobile devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV Masters Mix channel gets a few new twists for 2011 golf tournament originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ESPN 3D will launch on Verizon FiOS April 5 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ESPN 3D is bringing five days of Masters coverage in April originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d golf3d sports3d tv3dGolf3dSports3dTvespnespn 3dEspn3dhdmastersmasters 2011masters golf tournamentMasters Golf Tournament 2011Masters2011MastersGolfTournamentMastersGolfTournament2011the mastersTheMastersThu, 24 Feb 2011 11:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Comcast's 3D channel goes live, just in time for the Masters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/comcasts-3d-channel-goes-live-just-in-time-for-the-masters/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/comcasts-3d-channel-goes-live-just-in-time-for-the-masters/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/comcasts-3d-channel-goes-live-just-in-time-for-the-masters/#comments Customers in a handful of Comcast markets might have noticed that the switch on their promised 3D content just got flipped in the past 24 hours or so; viewers were greeted with a short loop of test content at first, but now, they're getting a message pimping coverage of the Masters Tournament that starts later today. We caught this particular message above in Chicago, but folks with HD boxes in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Twin Cities, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and Indianapolis should all have access to the programming. Naturally, you'll need a 3D-compatible set and glasses to enjoy the footage, but be warned: if the ball comes straight at the camera, it's going to be really, really scary for a second.

Update: Oh, and if you don't have a 3D TV or Comcast service handy, no sweat -- you can still watch it online if you've got the right equipment.

Comcast's 3D channel goes live, just in time for the Masters originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcomcastmastersthe mastersTheMastersxfinityWed, 07 Apr 2010 12:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Comcast's 3D Masters broadcast explained]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/comcasts-3d-masters-broadcast-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/comcasts-3d-masters-broadcast-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/comcasts-3d-masters-broadcast-explained/#comments Still wondering how the first live broadcasts for the new 3DTVs will work? Comcast Fellow Mark Francisco has been working on bringing 3D home for several years now, and was able to clear up some of the questions that you've been asking about what takes place before home viewers slip on those "beautifully styled" glasses for the first time. Whether you'd want to, can afford to with the first generation of compatible HDTVs, or why it's expanding the use of that silly Xfinity name weren't among them, so for that you're on your own.

What format/compression will Comcast use on its Masters broadcast and going forward?

Just like DirecTV, Comcast is planning on a side-by-side 1080i (not sure what that is? Check out our breakdown of the different ways to send 3D) MPEG-2 transmission. Mark confirmed what we'd heard previously in our discussion with Bob Wilson from Motorola, on the backend, very little needed changing or updating to enable this transmission, which will take up a 6MHz channel, other than their frame multiplexers. There will also be an h.264 stream and VC-1 (for the Masters.com feed) and for broadcast within hospitality tents at Augusta National.

Will I need a new cable box or have to get a firmware update of some kind to watch 3D?

All of Comcast's HD set-top boxes connected through HDMI are already capable of handling the signal, so don't expect a firmware upgrade (unless you're waiting for remote DVR features, of course) between then and now, although future upgrades will include 3D menus and guide information, which are currently still 2D.

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Comcast's 3D Masters broadcast explained originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comcast will beat DirecTV to the punch by broadcasting the Masters Tournament in 3D April 7-11 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As should be expected by now, DirecTV is readying its interactive TV prowess for the 2009 Masters Golf Tournament from April 9 -12. The Masters Mix channel serves up CBS Sports and ESPN content, along with plenty of leaderboards, hole by hole stats for each player, a trivia me and daily highlight packages for notable player on DirecTV On Demand. We're not seeing much different from last year's implementation (with the exception of a healthy, surgically repaired Tiger ready to take on the field), but we're open to suggestions about how the Masters Experience could get better in 2010.

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DirecTV loading up multi-screen HD coverage of the 2009 Masters originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been getting in our fair share of greens watching the last few days, with the 2008 Masters Tournament spread our over four days on two networks, it might be one of the best sports events in HD. TVBytheNumbers called it a reason to get high definition (like we need a reason), before suffering through some SD-only hiccups yesterday -- a check of AVS Forum's thread reveals there may have been breakdown in some areas, but it looks great now. The New York Times keeps it old school, insisting the Augusta National can only be truly appreciated in real life, but with the most viewers of a golf telecast on cable ever, we're sure quite a few you took a look on ESPN-HD.

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DirecTV is most definitely going out of its way to appease consumers this month, as shortly after announcing exclusive HD coverage of the South by Southwest Festival, it's now making every golf fan not on DTV incredibly envious. During this year's Masters Tournament, set to open on April 10th, DTV subscribers will have access to an SD and HD Masters Mix Channel which will provide four windows of viewing. Aside from providing a look at CBS / ESPN's live coverage in View One, users will also see a highlight window with continuously updated material including voice-over commentary. View Three provides a look at "Amen Corner" -- holes 11, 12 and 13 -- while View Four showcases the notoriously difficult holes 15 and 16. Better still, each of the bonus channels will sport its own production crew and announcers, and a special recap show will also air on DTV's own The 101. You know that pricey ticket to Augusta you've been eying? Skip it.

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DirecTV offering interactive, multi-screen HD coverage of Masters Tournament originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Depending on your perspective, SNL could go either way on quality tonight, as Antonio Banderas fills in the guest host spot vacated by last week's Scarlett Johanssen.


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HDTV Listings for April 8, 2006 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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