Title:
Evaluation of partially sighted people's viewing experiences of 3D relative to 2D TV.
Author(s):
Dr Jonathan Freeman and Dr Jane Lessiter.
Publisher(s):
i2 media research limited, Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London. Published for RNIB.
Year of publication:
2010.
Background
RNIB is concerned about the impact of all new TV developments on accessibility.
2010 marked the arrival of 3D televisions and programming in the UK, and this led RNIB to ask questions about its impact on partially sighted people.
What would happen to their viewing experience if, in the future, 3DTV was to become the norm? What does 3DTV mean for those partially sighted people who rely on their remaining sight to watch TV?
Key findings
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Based on their viewing of a four-minute clip, partially sighted people did not consider that they would be disadvantaged if 3DTV was the only TV available.
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The majority of the study's partially sighted participants reported that they could make out as much detail when viewing the 3D film clips as they are usually able to at home with regular 2DTV.
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Partially sighted participants commented on the 3D clip as being more vivid, sharp, clear and dynamic with more contrast and depth.
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Negative comments made by some participants in both the sighted and partially sighted groups focussed on eyestrain, reduced light from wearing the glasses, design of the glasses and limited benefits of 3D considering the cost.
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