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31 Jul 12 - 01:05 PM (#3384147) Subject: Tech: Convert side by side 3D to 2D From: Bonzo3legs Is it possible to convert side by side 3D video to normal 2D HD, so we can watch the Olympic Opening Ceremony normally on our TV? This is assuming of course that I can transfer the 3D video file from our Humax Freesat box to a PC! There must be some software out there that can do this. |
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31 Jul 12 - 01:18 PM (#3384151) Subject: RE: Tech: Convert side by side 3D to 2D From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker First, have you actually succeded in getting the HD files off your humax onto PC. Last time I read into it there was a lot of AV forum chatter about faffing around with Humax firmware hacks and using Linux only PCs to over ride the proprietary humax file format & over restrictive copy protection.. So I've now got a full Humax harddrive and got to make some tough decisions about what gets deleted this week. I cant be arsed transferring via scart in real time to older DVD recorder. Second, as far as I can see, you'd probably only be able to isolate one side of the 3D pair using editing software on a PC. then need to expand it to proper widescreen ratio. But by that point it definitely wont be HD quality anymore. |
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31 Jul 12 - 01:28 PM (#3384154) Subject: RE: Tech: Convert side by side 3D to 2D From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker btw, I'm a lifelong supporter of BBC and license fee but that was a stupid arrogant wanker decision to waste such scarce HD bandwidth. They should have broadcast live in normal 2D and tried to work out extra bandwidth for a 2nd 3D only channel for duration of Olympics, or negotiate extended hours to timeshift the 3D to the early hours for anyone with a 3D telly to record it. |
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31 Jul 12 - 01:49 PM (#3384158) Subject: RE: Tech: Convert side by side 3D to 2D From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker This made me curious, so I checked up just to make sure I'm not being unfair. BBC 1 HD and BBC HD broadcast the event simultaneously but I can find no indication in the Radio times that one or the other might have been a 3D broadcast ??? Which aint much use for viewers who set timers in advance to record while the were out !!! |
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31 Jul 12 - 05:01 PM (#3384260) Subject: RE: Tech: Convert side by side 3D to 2D From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Opening and closing ceremonies, men's 100m final and highlights 11pm-midnight daily are being shown in 3D on BBCHD (source RT). Mick |