Channel 4’s got something unusual on the EPG for you starting next Monday: its very first 3D Week. Sure, proper 3D tellies are still far from mainstream, but the broadcaster’s going to be beaming out shows and films that’ll work on your existing box with the right specs, and we’ve got the skinny on where you can nab a pair for free, right here!
As part of 3D Week, Channel 4 will be showing everything from a Derren Brown fronted magic show with an added dimension, to a 3D documentary of the Queen’s coronation year, and films including Friday the 13th Part III and a Miley Cyrus concert. It’s not the full colour 3D tech we’ve seen on show at tradeshows sadly, but instead works with amber and blue goggles.
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You’ll be able to pick up the specs at Sainsburys until 22 November while stocks last, so if you want to join in on the fun on Channel 4 without getting a migraine, be sure to get down to the supermarket before they run out. You can see the full show line up here – eat your heart out, Sky.
Out Next week | £free | Channel 4
how do i get free 3d specs? thanks
Hey Johnny – you can pick them up at Sainsbury’s stores.
Don’t bother…. the 3D effect is total rubbish on all programs. Friday the 13th part 3 in 3D was the best ever 3D film IN THE CINEMA and it is totally rubbish on tv with the red/green version 3d specks. The original AND BEST transparent no colour cinema 3d specks work great… but the 3d effect that really works is via twin projectors in the cinema… red/blue just doesn’t cut it at all!
Hate to break this to you Tommo, but Channel 4 3D Week used ColourCode specs: They’re amber and blue, not blue and red. Might be why it looked rubbish to you!
Sainsburys have run out – will my old ones that were given out at the cinema work?
Maybe Jim. Channel 4 are using the ColorCode 3-D system. The glasses should say that on them somewhere if they’re compatible. They’ll have one blue lens, and one which looks amber/brown. Good luck!
You can test them out online at Channel 4’s website now as there’s a preview on the 3D week homepage.
All Sainsbury’s within ten miles of us had run out by Mid-day Saturday (14th NOV). When I phoned I was told that they would not be getting anymore. So that’s stuffed that then! Unless anyone knows where else they are obtainable?
I think the Radio Times should have anounced it in the week befores issue, to give people more time, and Sainsbury’s more time to re-stock.
Very poor planing.
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Can’t find 3d specs anywhere, I would make some, but I think the colours are important. Maybe there’s a website
PS those people in the picture look scary with the 3D specs.
They’re engrossed!
I would have loved to have taken part in the 3D experience, but the nearest Sainsbury’s is 15 miles away, it’s not worth a gallon of petrol just to obtain a pair of 10p specs – surely, Channel 4 could have provided a much better distribution system than this?