FIFA is considering to cancel 3-D broadcast of the next World Cup, ESPN decided to abandon the technique described in another setback format.
Sports network said earlier this week, there are not enough viewers in the United States worth investing in a 3-D broadcast and ESPN's dedicated channel will be closed by the end of this year.
"We know that the technology has a number of setbacks in recent days, if you are referring to some of the statements (ESPN)," Niklas Eriksson, FIFA TV director said Wednesday during the Confederations Cup presentation.
, "Eriksson said:" Obviously, when a large sports broadcaster ESPN like to make an announcement, as it creates a lot of extra tension (technology).
2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was the first broadcast of the 3-D, 25 in 64 games screened fueling format, described by FIFA's time, "the rapid growth of the interests of consumers."
But the demand does not appear global 3-D TV. Estimated that only 6% in the United States can show 3-D television programming, according to the latest statistics.
FIFA right to issue a questionnaire to assess their interest in 3-D coverage next year against Brazil which exhibits the game.
, "Eriksson said:" We are still reviewing whether the 2014 World Cup, the number of matches, we should do 3-D.
Eriksson said: "Several radio stations" Interested reserved 3-D feed, but he added that FIFA is still "reviewing it costs."
Seems to have limited the attractiveness of a 3-D TV to consumers the cost and inconvenience.
Viewers must wear the so-called active shutter glasses, which is battery powered and images to each eye stops at a higher speed work alternately.
"(3-D limited appeal) whether it is temporary, and that in a few years a new way, we do not know will come back," said Eriksson.
"We spend most of our energy (HD coverage), this is our most important," he added.
 
 



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