Sky 3D

Sky 3D

Sky 3D is here

The next revolution in TV is here. Sky 3D, Europe's first 3D channel, has launched.

Using the latest technology to create an incredible 3D experience, Sky 3D will bring some of the best sports, movies and entertainment in amazing 3D, right to the heart of your living room.

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Pioneering technology

Sky is proud to lead the way in TV entertainment and Sky 3D - Europe's first 3D channel - is our latest development, following on from Sky Digital, Sky+ and Sky+HD.

If you're a Sky World HD customer with a 3D TV, you can now enjoy TV in a far more immersive way, with Sky 3D bringing incredible 3D sport, movies and entertainment to your living room at no extra cost.

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Behind the scenes with Sky 3D

Filming in 3D

3D has added a whole new dimension to TV and it starts from the way it's filmed.

Camera positions have been updated with more low level shots and new angles designed to show depth and perspective.

3D filming starts with recording content the way that our eyes see it – from two different perspectives. Two HD cameras are used to take aligned left and right images of the chosen scene so what you see at home is exactly what the cameraman sees.

Taking images to a new level

3D requires more production staff than traditional HD shoots.

A stereographer works closely with the director, and each camera has a convergence operator as well as a cameraman.

"Dance performances lend themselves quite spectacularly to 3D. The scale
and enormity of some of these pieces come to life in a way that's never been
done before on UK screens", says John Cassy, Director of Sky Arts and Head
of Sky 3D content strategy.

In the editing suite

Paco Ramos is one of Sky's most experienced operators of the 'Mistika', the sophisticated finishing suite for 3D TV.

He explains "3D is the illusion of volume and space created by two images projected on to the screen, one corresponding to each eye. Geometric correction ensures that the images are perfectly aligned, so the viewer's brain immediately adjusts."

In your home

Images are then sent to your home where they can be watched on your 3D TV via our Sky+HD box.

Sky 3D works with both Active and Passive 3D, so if you're a Sky World HD subscriber with any 3D ready TV you should be ready to experience 3D in your home at no extra monthly cost. What’s more, 3D TVs can now be bought for as little as £700.

Learn more about Active and Passive 3D.

See it for yourself

Sky 3D has been showcasing 3D demonstrations across the UK and live sports in 3D are now being shown at Sky 3D pubs around the UK and Republic of Ireland .

Get Sky 3D

Sky World HD customers with a 3D TV can watch sports, movies, documentaries and entertainment in 3D for no additional monthly cost. If you take Sky Entertainment Extra, Sports Pack, Movies Pack and have a Sky+HD box with the HD Pack, all you need to enjoy Sky 3D is a 3D ready TV and 3D glasses.

First choice for 3D TVs

Sky believe passionately in enabling consumer choice and, as the only manufacturer to offer both Passive and Active 3D TVs, LG are Sky’s first choice for 3D TVs.

More questions about Sky 3D? Visit our FAQ page for all the information you'll need.

Want to find out more about producing 3D content? Visit our Sky 3D Commissioning & Production page.

*Sky Box Office costs extra.
Sky World HD means customers who have all our TV packs and HD pack.
PPV means this programme will incur a charge.
Sky 3D: Exclusively available to Sky World HD customers at no extra cost. 3D TV and Sky World HD subscription required. Sky World HD means Entertainment Extra Pack, Sky Sports Pack, Sky Movies Pack and the HD Pack (£63.25 per month). Pay per view content costs extra.