Viewing a golf course filmed in 3D on a 3D TV is something that needs to be seen to be believed- it's amazingly beautiful and has the ability to completely transfix the viewer and has far reaching possibilities for many sectors of the golf industry.
"Great Golf Holes of the World-3D" is a 3D Blu-ray comprising 72 Holes, presented as 4 composite courses- The Sublime: a compilation of links holes, The Monumental: a compilation of dramatic elevation changes, The Brilliant: a compilation of Par 3s and The Triumphant, a compilation of difficult and lengthy Par 4s. Each hole is filmed from the players perspective and also features a 3D Ball-flight as an indication of suggested line or approach. The production is devoid of narration, a decision taken to allow the viewer unobstructed complete visual immersion as the golfer would experience.
The project has been 5 years in the making and involves many of the usually referred to courses as well as a few from left field.
As the 3D needs to be experienced to comprehend the significance of this production, I'd like to give away 20 x 3D Blu-rays to GCA Members who have a 3D TV. If you have a 3D TV and would like a copy, send me a PM or email and I'll post it to you.
Whilst the 3D Blu-ray offers the highest quality viewing experience, we have also launched our website which allows all viewers, including viewers without a 3D TV, to experience 3D golf course viewing on conventional 2D screens with the aid of inexpensive 3D cardboard glasses.
During the course of this project many interesting observations have come to light as a result of the enhanced 3D viewing experience compared to traditional mediums. The most significant relates to how the game is perceived by the casual observer because of traditional broadcasting methods- is a traditional broadcast of a golf tournament an accurate representation of our great game? I'm willing to make a compelling case that it's not even close and could be one reason why the general public's perception of golf has remained as "a sport for old men". Approximately 70% of a traditional broadcast is focussed on putting, is this how we want golf portrayed?
A big personal shout out to Ran and RJ_Daley for their kind words of support and appraisal of the 3D Blu-ray.
Happy to answer any questions.