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3 questions for Thomas Wrede, head of the receiving systems of SES Astra
(from International Sat Magazine).
What is the purpose of the initiative for ASTRA and what they are broadcasting "Frame-Compatible"?
Thomas Wrede: With this initiative, we intend to help our clients to prepare the launch of 3D programs on the ASTRA satellite fleet. We intend to initiate successful 3D satellite transmission setting, and reporting, a common 3D format, along with new customers and manufacturers of televisions. The 3D stereoscopic transmission requires two images, left and right, so that the human eye can reconstruct three-dimensional image. By placing the left and right images within a HD 1920 X 1080 or 1280 X 720, we guarantee that 3D transmissions are compatible with existing HD receivers million today.
SES Astra has defined two formats Why?
Thomas Wrede: Most of the more than 150 HD channels broadcast via the ASTRA satellites use the 1080i format called and we have some customers using the 720p format. We wanted to support both HDTV and customer groups, as such, we decided to specify the parameters for 3D transmission formats side-by-syde (1080i) and top-and-bottom (720p). The option to top-and-bottom offers more advantages for broadcasting in 720p due to its better image quality.
Is Compatible Frame 3D satellite receiver that works with each HD? And in relation to current HD satellite receivers Pay TV operators?
Thomas Wrede: Sure you do! The receiver must be connected to a 3D display. The 3D viewer selects the channel you want to see your screen and connects to the respective 3D mode (default Sude-By-Side), and pressing the 3D of your remote. The new 3D satellite receivers allow you to toggle between 2D and 3D, based on the standard that is currently developing the DVB Group. For their part, pay TV operators do not necessarily have to wait for the respective available DVB standard. As a rule, they have total control over the software that powers its receptors and can develop and optimize it for 2D/3D conversion is done without problems.
(from International Sat Magazine).
What is the purpose of the initiative for ASTRA and what they are broadcasting "Frame-Compatible"?
Thomas Wrede: With this initiative, we intend to help our clients to prepare the launch of 3D programs on the ASTRA satellite fleet. We intend to initiate successful 3D satellite transmission setting, and reporting, a common 3D format, along with new customers and manufacturers of televisions. The 3D stereoscopic transmission requires two images, left and right, so that the human eye can reconstruct three-dimensional image. By placing the left and right images within a HD 1920 X 1080 or 1280 X 720, we guarantee that 3D transmissions are compatible with existing HD receivers million today.
SES Astra has defined two formats Why?
Thomas Wrede: Most of the more than 150 HD channels broadcast via the ASTRA satellites use the 1080i format called and we have some customers using the 720p format. We wanted to support both HDTV and customer groups, as such, we decided to specify the parameters for 3D transmission formats side-by-syde (1080i) and top-and-bottom (720p). The option to top-and-bottom offers more advantages for broadcasting in 720p due to its better image quality.
Is Compatible Frame 3D satellite receiver that works with each HD? And in relation to current HD satellite receivers Pay TV operators?
Thomas Wrede: Sure you do! The receiver must be connected to a 3D display. The 3D viewer selects the channel you want to see your screen and connects to the respective 3D mode (default Sude-By-Side), and pressing the 3D of your remote. The new 3D satellite receivers allow you to toggle between 2D and 3D, based on the standard that is currently developing the DVB Group. For their part, pay TV operators do not necessarily have to wait for the respective available DVB standard. As a rule, they have total control over the software that powers its receptors and can develop and optimize it for 2D/3D conversion is done without problems.