This morning, I was thinking about 3-D TV and how consumers seemed to have been taken in by the visual trick created by the TV and glasses. But, I wondered if it was the precursor to holographic imagery. It would be about right that capitalists would try and capitalise on a sub-standard technology before something far improved emerged.
So, it was a surprise when I came across this article this evening. Coincidence?
Star Wars 3D holograms 'close to reality' - Telegraph
Star Wars 3D holograms 'close to reality'
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I hope they improve on what r2d2 could concoct.
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spot;1342409 wrote: I hope they improve on what r2d2 could concoct.
That was probably a black and white tube set. Bashing those always did the trick when the picture wouldn't align.
That was probably a black and white tube set. Bashing those always did the trick when the picture wouldn't align.
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And besides it was a home recording.
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spot;1342421 wrote: And besides it was a home recording.
It is alleged that Princess Leia had the best holo recorder on her planet.
It is alleged that Princess Leia had the best holo recorder on her planet.