As Señor Arrington alluded to, CNN rolled out its 3D hologram-thing during its election coverage last night.
Thirty-five HD cameras are filming the reporter, Jessica Yellin, which then send the images back to producers in New York. The technology was developed by these guys. (CNN’s “Magic Wall,” if you’re interested, was developed by a company called Perceptive Pixel, which was founded by Jeff Han, the same Jeff Han from that famous YouTube video. Reminds you of the movie Minority Report, right?)
Does it look neat? Sure, why not? But as for as disseminating information to the viewers, I don’t see how this is any more useful than speaking to someone on the telephone or via satellite link. I also can’t imagine how much money the gimmick cost CNN.
But hats off to CNN for making those dull fly-over state results a little more interesting.*
(That’s a joke, people!)
via Wonkette
I think C.N.N.’s “virtual Capital” was way cooler than the “holograms.”
I think Wolf was getting a little randy there with his “we can have more of an intimate conversation” line.
Go Get ‘Em Howler!!!!
Yea it doesn’t look bad, but seems to be more of a gimmick than anything. I agree speaking to someone via satellite is still probably better. Its pretty neat though.
It looked like something from a low budget scifi film. IMO, video chat software does a better job.
The FOX News touchscreen was still cooler. I agree; video chat is better than this cheap looking scratchy crap.
you guys may have not understand about holography, so u don’t like this.
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