Sure, there's this place with $18 cocktails and a $12 kids hot dog... But the TOILET SEAT ART MUSEUM is right there! Also, Fountain Life Dallas is saying "Don't die of something stupid." Like paying $18 for a cocktail.
But how does it work? The real stadium could have 360° or stereoscopic cameras that can gather the 3D data, but the image parallaxes based on your position in the bar? Is the view screen still massive and distant enough to mimic depth? Is it curved onto a ~1/5 scale miniature of the predictable shape of a stadium (with a projected image)? Is there a multi-angle display similar to lenticular filters? It might be more obvious in person, but I can't tell what is happening from a 2D video.
I read the reviews and you will find the illusion works only for some of the reserved seats on the second floor. Everything is is obstructed or distorted. A 21st century forced perspective where a few people enjoy the best view and the rest get to be jealous.
I want to go on Aurora Borealis night where it's really chilly and the lights are low and we all bundle up and order cocoa and watch the Northern Lights together.
Imagine being there and, for almost a few minutes, you absorb the verisimilitude, feeling like you’re there. Then an ad for Fan Dual explodes in your entire field of view like some unholy epiphany as you spill Shiner Bock down heaving your chest in spasmodic palpitations.
Might be a regional thing, in Australia I picked up the term "put on your binoculars" as in "put them on to your eyes through which to look", similar to "put on your glasses"
That view yes, but they use cameras all around the field so it looks very real. It's a neat idea, but it's probably just as expensive as actually going to the game
Looking at this frame The angle its being filmed at means we can see rows below the seats. That does not appear to be back of lower. More like the low end of the highest. Maybe a dozen rows higher than them. The bar seats look like the mid seats but that does not appear to be the reality. Not the cheapest seats but far FAR from the best. Plus the limited resolution of those screens/projectors means closer is almost always better.
Exactly. I've sat from row at midfield in several college stadiums and it's vastly overrated. Depending on stadium size and layout, the best seats are either middle/rear of lower bowl or front of upper bowl. You have a great view that provides a full picture of the field that really lets you see how routes, blocking schemes, and coverages develop.
You think the NFL or NCAA would allow an alternative to paying out the ass for better seats? Iirc this requires a specific camera positioned in the stadium to provide decent quality...if I had a choice of a few hundred dollars or to go to this place...I think the choice is clear.
https://www.cosm.com/dallas They can have different camera angles. Plus being that far away is all about the atmosphere instead of about the sport itself. They have some shows that are ringside.
Football is absolutely better to watch on TV than at the game. I'd much rather watch basketball, hockey, soccer, and even baseball (boring af to me, but I love the Fenway vibe) live, but football I want to watch on TV to actually see all the plays well
You're at midfield and sitting towards the back of the lower bowl. Those are objectively great seats. Having sat in both seats in this area and 50 year-line first row, these seats are better (unless I'm by the opposing team bench in which case I'll make up for it with vicious heckling). I'll take this view over the crappy broadcast view any day.
I worked for an internet provider in the 90's in a huge 10 story building. We used to play unreal tournament multiplayer matches while we were on phone calls for long meetings with the head office. And that company still managed to make hundreds of millions of dollars and pay us fuck all.
LOL. When I was in college (and Doom had just been released) I worked as a techy for the university's theater... And yes, we played Doom after hours on the BIG SCREEN with the AMAZING SOUND SYSTEM.
All the more reason I'm no longer pining for The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda at all levels continues to prove they're no longer deserving of my business.
First job in IT at a community college that’s what someone would do in a conference auditorium. Computer hooked to the large projector/screen never had a login for the… let’s say challenged boomer teachers who struggled with pushing a power button…. My Boss was pissed after he re imaged and set it up twice and got a call each time it was full of pop ups, spyware and crashed. Turns out a security guard at night would sneak in and enjoy his porn on a giant screen.>
ChewyTheWookie
Do they ever show Ben Hur?
TheFastpaws
Looks expensive.
Natastrophe01
This looks like a way better use of this technology than seeing a concert (a la the Vegas sphere).
Quantemic
Ahh...Cos, or some say, Cosm. Grant us eyes!
M1sterFahrenheit
https://www.cosm.com/dallas
vimnnn
Cos, some say Cosm
Stanistani
Why would I want to be in Texas? (and I was BORN there)
oiikeg1i
Where is this? I live in Dallas and have never heard of it.
richardstinks
Sure, there's this place with $18 cocktails and a $12 kids hot dog... But the TOILET SEAT ART MUSEUM is right there! Also, Fountain Life Dallas is saying "Don't die of something stupid." Like paying $18 for a cocktail.
Kreia
They tried this in the UK but some wanker headbutted the camera
Hotjoe1991
CAAAAM ON INGERLAND. SCOAR SOME FACKING GOALSSSSSS
WolfandPals
That's exactly what I'd expect
PineappleLoopsBroether
Arsenal
deathblade369
Does it show the Cowboys losing like in real life?
nevernotsure
I bet they do an amazing Pink Floyd light show.
Filanwizard
Railjack from Warframe or go for a proper classic, Descent II on that screen. This TV show would also be fantastic on such a setup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_America
IMakeLotsOfReferencesAndRemakes
Fuck that would be cool.
IssacOppenheimer
But how does it work? The real stadium could have 360° or stereoscopic cameras that can gather the 3D data, but the image parallaxes based on your position in the bar? Is the view screen still massive and distant enough to mimic depth? Is it curved onto a ~1/5 scale miniature of the predictable shape of a stadium (with a projected image)? Is there a multi-angle display similar to lenticular filters? It might be more obvious in person, but I can't tell what is happening from a 2D video.
dbbbbs
I read the reviews and you will find the illusion works only for some of the reserved seats on the second floor. Everything is is obstructed or distorted. A 21st century forced perspective where a few people enjoy the best view and the rest get to be jealous.
BTWash22
obsvu
Thisisabigmistake
I'm so confused
fokjoudoos
Can't see shit
ReverseSyzygy
can't you watch the Cowboys lose from home?
rhinokitty
I want to go on Aurora Borealis night where it's really chilly and the lights are low and we all bundle up and order cocoa and watch the Northern Lights together.
SansAandAnguS
That sounds great - would be Aurora Australis for me though 🙃
LittleDragon
Ooh I would love that
KumquatKoppa
Oh dang, do they actually do that? That's awesome!
Trankia12
At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?
GeneralAnubis
Yes
Quessir
...may I see it?
AxellTheDragon
Yes!
GeneralAnubis
...no
zoraniko
Call me when you go!
pancreas
aurora borealis? at this time of day? In this part of the country? localized entirely in your diner?
GeneralAnubis
...yes
hotrodny
I can't tell the difference from being in the stadium. Is this just a prank?
JayMoney8518
Its called The Cosm in Dallas
hotrodny
Niice
judasgrowley
Imagine being there and, for almost a few minutes, you absorb the verisimilitude, feeling like you’re there. Then an ad for Fan Dual explodes in your entire field of view like some unholy epiphany as you spill Shiner Bock down heaving your chest in spasmodic palpitations.
mer1stem
Thank you, I needed to read this before 6 AM to reorient toward the horrors and out of the dream state.
ChicanoBatman
ok, I'll read your book
idiotsonfire
So what do they do when the sixteen seconds of gameplay stops for a commercial?
TheYodajen
Wow
KYGELL91
But can I experience the swearing and morbid interest of a trashy alcohol induced opposing fan fight?
Smolkitty
That whole ode to capitalism and football actually looks terrible to me :( guess I'm just weird
glocksout
One of these in L.A. too. Going to be a whole trend
cbale2000
Wait, I'm confused. Are they not really at the game?
yellowtoolboxblackbag
It's a giant micro-LED display if I'm not mistaken.
cbale2000
Damn, you need like a before and after (on and off) for this, it's pretty convincing at this resolution at least.
graehall
Put on your binoculars to see a play and all you get are giant pixels :P
drunkbs
KrondorMocker
How do you "put on" binoculars? Most people just look through them
graehall
Might be a regional thing, in Australia I picked up the term "put on your binoculars" as in "put them on to your eyes through which to look", similar to "put on your glasses"
KrondorMocker
*puts on my thinking cap*
graehall
*puts on a show* ya ta ta tiiii, ya ta ta taaaaaa! ya da da TADA! (I was dancing)
DukeDarkwood
I can see the cane and straw boater in my head perfectly.
LittleIrishTurnip
Did the ball go?
ATastyCorpsesicle
Fuck dude it sure did
PineappleLoopsBroether
The tradition persists. Good work lads
81licks
That’s amazing. And a terrible view of the game.
marconipenguino
This is for people who enjoy the game atmosphere rather than necessarily caring about who does what on each play.
eetsumkaus
Looks pretty good to me. You see all 22 players AND both sidelines.
digiorno88
That view yes, but they use cameras all around the field so it looks very real. It's a neat idea, but it's probably just as expensive as actually going to the game
brrrackobama
Yeah you'd think after going through all that trouble they'd give you better "seats" in the stadium.
walnutbreath
Those are great seats. They're literally some of the best in the entire stadium.
Colopty
If you've got binoculars welded to your face, sure.
MissPhoenix56
50 yd line tickets in a seat like that at the Big House are gonna run you $1000 minimum (at least for the OSU game)
walnutbreath
That's not even remotely accurate. You can see where the view is from. It's the back of the lower bowl.
IMakeLotsOfReferencesAndRemakes
Looking at this frame
The angle its being filmed at means we can see rows below the seats. That does not appear to be back of lower. More like the low end of the highest. Maybe a dozen rows higher than them. The bar seats look like the mid seats but that does not appear to be the reality. Not the cheapest seats but far FAR from the best. Plus the limited resolution of those screens/projectors means closer is almost always better.
ADDGirl
If you sit much closer you can't see the whole field well.
walnutbreath
Exactly. I've sat from row at midfield in several college stadiums and it's vastly overrated. Depending on stadium size and layout, the best seats are either middle/rear of lower bowl or front of upper bowl. You have a great view that provides a full picture of the field that really lets you see how routes, blocking schemes, and coverages develop.
PorneliusHubertII
You think the NFL or NCAA would allow an alternative to paying out the ass for better seats? Iirc this requires a specific camera positioned in the stadium to provide decent quality...if I had a choice of a few hundred dollars or to go to this place...I think the choice is clear.
khold90
https://www.cosm.com/dallas They can have different camera angles. Plus being that far away is all about the atmosphere instead of about the sport itself. They have some shows that are ringside.
imgjim
Football is absolutely better to watch on TV than at the game. I'd much rather watch basketball, hockey, soccer, and even baseball (boring af to me, but I love the Fenway vibe) live, but football I want to watch on TV to actually see all the plays well
imgjim
Don't get me wrong, tailgating is great
walnutbreath
You're at midfield and sitting towards the back of the lower bowl. Those are objectively great seats. Having sat in both seats in this area and 50 year-line first row, these seats are better (unless I'm by the opposing team bench in which case I'll make up for it with vicious heckling). I'll take this view over the crappy broadcast view any day.
Durl
I mean that’s the kind of view you get for most seats at a football stadium.
TheGgreen100
You think after that place closes for the night, the staff plays Doom on that thing?
RoYoMi
Probably Animal Crossing.
JohnSmithterms
I worked for an internet provider in the 90's in a huge 10 story building. We used to play unreal tournament multiplayer matches while we were on phone calls for long meetings with the head office. And that company still managed to make hundreds of millions of dollars and pay us fuck all.
FermentTheRich3000
CEO bonus has to come from somewhere
squelcheswetly
They probably put on Fox News.
Sooner70
LOL. When I was in college (and Doom had just been released) I worked as a techy for the university's theater... And yes, we played Doom after hours on the BIG SCREEN with the AMAZING SOUND SYSTEM.
DongleDingler
We only ever played Rock Band on the big screen when I worked at theater and the boss was on vacation
zookeeBandit
We played Tank Wars
eetsumkaus
Relevant picture I took when I was in college
HobbiesAndOtherItems
You have caused my eyes to tear up - this was always a dream of mine.
certainlynotaserialkiller
hyjukilo
Say what you will about Doom, the music is fucking awesome.
certainlynotaserialkiller
Its a soundtrack with a free game.
whatthewoda
Also fuck Bethesda for fucking over Mick Gordon
https://medium.com/@mickgordon/my-full-statement-regarding-doom-eternal-5f98266b27ce
GCRust
All the more reason I'm no longer pining for The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda at all levels continues to prove they're no longer deserving of my business.
Hornedequine
I will say my peace about doom. I'm a JRPG and fighting game main, and I think Doom (2016) is one of the best games ever made
TheS4ndm4n
I think Disney uses it to film star wars shows.
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mystik42
GIANT WOMEN!
JRaven419
Snu snu
mohavewolfpup
First job in IT at a community college that’s what someone would do in a conference auditorium. Computer hooked to the large projector/screen never had a login for the… let’s say challenged boomer teachers who struggled with pushing a power button…. My
Boss was pissed after he re imaged and set it up twice and got a call each time it was full of pop ups, spyware and crashed. Turns out a security guard at night would sneak in and enjoy his porn on a giant screen.>
mohavewolfpup
Boss had the head of security he was friends with pull footage outside the door on any of the nights in question and they caught the perp red handed….
telemonianajax
Sticky handed
ambalika
AND watch porn, not OR ;-p
ActionJohnnie
Doom porn
firlefranz
KrondorMocker
firlefranz
NuclearMonk
at some scale, that probably becomes a terrifying experience.
Greypuppy
Imagine Subnautica on that thing. Really gives you a sense of scale, I imagine.
SoberAndBored
5 Nights at Freddie's
PackedCatMeowingPowerDensity
Bru, my coworkers played Mario Kart 8 in a cinemaxx after closing hours.
swatz
alternating nights it's doom then mario kart.
dudeinjapan
Wish it could upvote twice!
Sooner70
But do the beers cost $30?
dragonkatt886
Yep
will242
If they don't, you could just give the rest of the $30 to your server so you can feel like you had the full experience.
GSA1386
Regardless, at least the action is super far away.
SgtJohnsonsJohnson
They have to maintain that electric bill somehow
HeywouldJablowme
$60
schmau
Do you call Bud Light a beer?
firlefranz
umbrellamaker
Is this kid 4, or 40?
Affray
No idea, but I can tell you his name is either Vinny or Lou.
WeAllTransform
40
4etherling
Yes
firlefranz
How dare you!
v
firlefranz
PlanetForScale
Get one with the garlic fries and it’s only $60 for both!
ADiversPOV
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNKDYPJVn3QxCYmn7?g_st=ac
No
Shicktophe
It’s hot and it’s ready…
cabbageisdelicious
But is it good???
bitemark
It's HOT and it's READY
AdmiralLightningrod
Title of your sex tape!
TheSilverSeraph
They REALLY make you feel like you are at the game
Sooner70
Oh shit.... So not only do the beers cost $30 they're gonna have some 8 year old kicking the back of my seat?
pancreas
AND someone's going to pick a fight with you
eetsumkaus
What if I picked for him?
proxykalevra
Jeff is only 6 in mental development please ignore him he is just living his best life.
HypnagogicHallucinations
Idontneedrealfacts
He is a damned state representative, he needs to do better.
ttm2
no way a Republican would sit with the peasants
pareidoliaperson
Only if you buy the premium package of 169. Beers not included. Bring your own child.
fake40nedeso
How far away is the parking lot?
jetah
i'd guess the next city over. gotta take the bus in.