Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Cnn Hologram: How the CNN Holographic Interview System Works
Gizmodo: "CNN's holographic election coverage is fancy pantsy, but how did they manage to send 3D 360 degree footage of virtual correspondent Jessica Yellin from Chicago all the way to the station's election center in NY? As Arthur C. Clarke says, Magic. A magic made possible from technology Vizrt and SportVu with the help of forty-four HD cameras and twenty computers."
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The technology behind this concept is really developed, but just like with any new technological advancement, there are still many things to be fixed before the holographic interview could be considered usable on anything more than a 'special occasion.' With that said, it really is quite amazing at how far technology has advanced since 'Star Wars,' when holographic interviews were science fiction.
My only question is: Why? This is a completely senseless and gratuitous use of fancy technology. Sure, it's "cool" that Wolf Blitzer can talk to people like they are actually in the studio, but how does that really help advance the science or art of the tv news show? Does this really make the news broadcast better? I think not.
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