I have never seen a 3D film in theaters, except actually at Disney World. Are films like UP any better in 3D? (Thoughts on 3D cinema in general, any good 3D movies you've seen, etc.)
3D Cinema. Is the experience really that much better?
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If you look at an individual film, watching it in 3D will probably enhance the experience. However, films that are designed for 3D are often somewhat gimmicky. Also, the extra resources required to produce and screen 3D films have to come from somewhere, and those funds could have been used somewhere else, so we probably have to question the value. Especially because the consumer sometimes pays more to see 3D movies.
Cat Women of the Moon is best seen with 3D glasses, rather than not.
And for a more helpful answer, I'd have to say that the technology being applied to 3D viewing isn't quite there yet. It is becoming more prevalent though, as the software to make stereo viewing is getting cheaper. The same is true of 3D modeling and animation software, so I'd expect films like Up to be of the highest quality that stereo viewing has to offer right now.
I can't say I've seen any other movies in both 3D and flat picture, so I don't know what else to tell you.
And for a more helpful answer, I'd have to say that the technology being applied to 3D viewing isn't quite there yet. It is becoming more prevalent though, as the software to make stereo viewing is getting cheaper. The same is true of 3D modeling and animation software, so I'd expect films like Up to be of the highest quality that stereo viewing has to offer right now.
I can't say I've seen any other movies in both 3D and flat picture, so I don't know what else to tell you.
Is 3D any less gimmicky than a CG-explosionfest with a malformed plot, no resolution, and 13 sequels? I think the general populace loves gimmicks, and sometimes (not very often) people realize there is more beyond the initial draw that the gimmick provides.Knonsense said:
I saw one, though it was at a planetarium, where the screen is like half a sphere, instead of just a flat square.
It was a thing about some prehistoric water creatures. everyone, and i mean EVERYONE reached out their hands at some point trying to touch what seemed to come straight towards them, or they ducked down when the big sea monster thing leapt out of the water right into thewir faces.
It was really cool, though i guess the movie has to be made for it to work proberbly.
It was a thing about some prehistoric water creatures. everyone, and i mean EVERYONE reached out their hands at some point trying to touch what seemed to come straight towards them, or they ducked down when the big sea monster thing leapt out of the water right into thewir faces.
It was really cool, though i guess the movie has to be made for it to work proberbly.
Yes. Undoubtably. Especially those films designed for 3D. Honey I shrunk the kids, Finding Nemo (I think), wall-e (Again, not sure.)
You really do think it's coming straight towards you, there are no other words to describe it. Seriously, go see one.
You really do think it's coming straight towards you, there are no other words to describe it. Seriously, go see one.
it depends on the movie really
stuff like UP, Monsters vs Aliens and Ice Age 3 have a lot of depth mostly cause they don't have to render things as a flat image and can mode the full 3d model
stuff like My Bloody Valentine gives you the more in your face type effect as that's part of the charm of horror films, they are great for 3d as they can provide the whole coming out at you that gives them the extra jump out of your seat factor
both are really cool and neat effects with the animation be very subtle
stuff like UP, Monsters vs Aliens and Ice Age 3 have a lot of depth mostly cause they don't have to render things as a flat image and can mode the full 3d model
stuff like My Bloody Valentine gives you the more in your face type effect as that's part of the charm of horror films, they are great for 3d as they can provide the whole coming out at you that gives them the extra jump out of your seat factor
both are really cool and neat effects with the animation be very subtle
The new, polarized glasses style of 3d, is certainly awesome. The old blue/red 3d effect is horrible, and should never have left an experiment lab.
but the new stuff is really awesome in 3d, and if you have the option to see a movie in 3d, it's really worth going in that direction for the experience.
but the new stuff is really awesome in 3d, and if you have the option to see a movie in 3d, it's really worth going in that direction for the experience.
I understand the appeal of 3D movies, but I think normal movies are better. I've never seen a full movie in 3D, but I get the idea. Movies made for 3D are exactly that and nothing more- films basically made to astonish us with a few hours of "virtual reality" entertainment. Movies made for the general theaters have no business being turned into 3D unless there is a lot of special effects. Being in 3D should not be the reason to see a movie; it should be good enough on its own. The only reason a 3D version would be better would be because it would feel like you're in the film, something I don't want to happen while watching a movie.
When done right, 3D is like HD, you stop noticing it about 15 minutes in. Done wrong, it's a lame event where a hand or something flies out of the screen into your face and it just sucks. Basically, it's either stupid or pointless.
Wouldn't know I cant watch 3-D due to the fact that I wear prescription glasses and can't see without them.
Ooh, that's a concern. I mean, I'm sure that, outside of Somolia there's not a big eye-patch lobby but if a movie goes 3D-only that cuts away a bit of it's potential viewership. Maybe on television they should have an alternate screening available for the depth-perception impaired.Jaythulhu said:
Yeah, I've done that actually. It was awesome. I like Spiderman too.Rajin Cajun said:
True. I like where it's going right now though. The technology is intriguing, though I have yet to see one. Do they work similarly if you buy the DVDs?CaptainCrunch said:
I am in the same boat as the OP, where I haven't seen a 3D movie yet(except for awesome IMAX movies, which if you don't know what they are, think Planet Earth, but 3D on a HUUUGE screen), but I always wanted to. The thing stopping me is my girlfriend gets motion sick easy, so we can't see them together.
Um... I'm sure the experience is great for everyone else, but with the drastic difference in my eyes and my right eye being heavily dominant, instead of a 3-D movie I get a rose tinted movie... and when I want to see a rose tinted movie I'd rather it be metaphorical.
