Various questions about stereoscopic 3d.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:02 pm
Based on the research I've done I have decided to go with Head mounted display for 3d but before I do so I have some questions.
1. I'm waiting for the TDVision HD HMD but I have questions on whether or not the high resolution is worth it. Looking at low res cross-eyed pictures I find that the image looks just as sharp as a high resolution image. I'm assuming it is because the two side by side pictures are being combined essentially doubling the resolution. Will the same thing occur with head mounted displays? Also as I mentioned earlier is the higher resolution of 1280x720 worth it as opposed to 800x600 or even 640x480?
2. Are there any HMD review sites that focus on their 3d gaming implementation?
3. Are there any other comparable HMD sets to the HDVision that have high resolution ie. 720p?
4. Apart from resolution are there any other factors I should be looking for when buying a HMD set?
5. Are there any drivers that allow me to play games with side by side pictures allowing me to play cross-eyed? On the same note is there any software that does real time 2d-3d conversion with the cross-eyed option.
6. Are there any advantages and disadvantages with HMD compared to other forms of 3D? From what I read HMD seems to be the best 3d solution cost aside.
7. What kind of performance hit on games is there when playing in stereoscopic mode or anaglyph mode if any? Should I expect my framerate to be halved?
8. Are there any stores(online or off) that offer 3d movies which are not anaglyph?
Thanks in Advance!
Here are my specs.
8800gt 512 mb
4gb ram
Core 2 duo 6700
37 inch 1080p Westinghouse LCD 60hz (Reason I'm not going with shutter)
Windows Vista 64 bit. (I'd like to be warned of any conflicts)
1. I'm waiting for the TDVision HD HMD but I have questions on whether or not the high resolution is worth it. Looking at low res cross-eyed pictures I find that the image looks just as sharp as a high resolution image. I'm assuming it is because the two side by side pictures are being combined essentially doubling the resolution. Will the same thing occur with head mounted displays? Also as I mentioned earlier is the higher resolution of 1280x720 worth it as opposed to 800x600 or even 640x480?
2. Are there any HMD review sites that focus on their 3d gaming implementation?
3. Are there any other comparable HMD sets to the HDVision that have high resolution ie. 720p?
4. Apart from resolution are there any other factors I should be looking for when buying a HMD set?
5. Are there any drivers that allow me to play games with side by side pictures allowing me to play cross-eyed? On the same note is there any software that does real time 2d-3d conversion with the cross-eyed option.
6. Are there any advantages and disadvantages with HMD compared to other forms of 3D? From what I read HMD seems to be the best 3d solution cost aside.
7. What kind of performance hit on games is there when playing in stereoscopic mode or anaglyph mode if any? Should I expect my framerate to be halved?
8. Are there any stores(online or off) that offer 3d movies which are not anaglyph?
Thanks in Advance!
Here are my specs.
8800gt 512 mb
4gb ram
Core 2 duo 6700
37 inch 1080p Westinghouse LCD 60hz (Reason I'm not going with shutter)
Windows Vista 64 bit. (I'd like to be warned of any conflicts)