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A telephone interview was undertaken with a Sky F1 editor. His rob role is to edit any crash scenes in time for replay to the audience. After conducting research on post-converted 3D, it got me thinking as to obviously being unable to do this in time for live coverage, what aspects must be altered for live 3D.

Between 28th February and 3rd March 2013, Sky filmed and broadcasted live the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona test in 3D. They used 12 3D cameras strategically placed around the race course. Jamie described an enormous limitation for shooting live 3D is the inability to review what you have shot before broadcast. When on a film set, directors can playback their shots to make sure it all looks ok i.e. no lens glare, colour balance difference etc. however, shooting live goes straight to the audience before this can be checked. He described this problem in terms of the on board cameras located on the F1 cars. Because of the cars moving so fast paced as well as hitting bumps in the road etc, it would be very diffcult for the cameras to stay aligned, as well as F1 health and safety regulations not being met.

Shots have to be re thought. F1 coverage generally has a lot of high angled arial shots. This has to be removed for 3D as the long distance cause the 3D to lose perspective and flattens.

When asked about if live coverage of 3D will take off, he stated he believes it will but only if glasses free 3D becomes more technically advanced as well as consumer affordable. 

Research shows that if 3D is to grow in this current era then glasses free is certainly going to be the way. Toshiba have designed a glasses free TV available in retail stores such as John Lewis. However, priced at just under £4000, consumers are unlikely to be buying them in bulk anytime soon. In two years to come though, when prices have dropped it's going to be a very popular television for the home.