Is 3d a waste of time?

[The3rdEye]

I personally don't predict much of a demand for it to be honest. It's just a neat "trick" that adds (to a varying degree) extra post-production time to films and to development time in games. Considering how hard it seems to be to wrestle with gameplay mechanics, content, and all of the basic elements (design, concepts, STORY), I don't see either the film or video game industry benefiting to any great degree by having a new peripheral to tinker with.

 

[Daverson]

OLEDs (organic LEDs) are going to render all large-size screens obsolete in a few years anyhows. Goggles are the future of TV!

The system automatically gives the viewer stereoscopic vision for any image, as it's effectively one screen per eye.

Oh, and did I mention that the screens cost pennies each to make? That's kinda important too.

I'm not going to say 3D TVs are a waste of time, a waste of money perhaps, but there seems to be enough people with money to waste... so... let's agree to agree! OLEDs are awesome. And Dogs are way better than cats.

 

[EnigmaHarper]

Ive not yet found that 3D does anything to improve the game/film.

I concur. 3D is a gimmick used to try to make more money on a movie that isn't good to begin with. Otherwise why would you HAVE to show it in 3D.

I understand that there are a lot of movies out there that are good besides there 3D counterpart. That's the point. If you have a good movie to begin with, you shouldn't need the 3D.

Just look at Clash of the Titans. They ADDED 3D elements to make more money because they knew their movie sucked.

It's a complete waste of money, time, and effort.

 

[TheGreatDirectorWatanbe]

Firstly, My eyes work in a way that I cannot view 3D movies.
Second, I hate 3D anyway it only distracts from the actual movie it doesn't add to it, if I wanted to see something in 3D I'd see a Broadway play of it.

 

[EnigmaHarper]

Also (as I work in a movie theater) I am sick and tired of 1) people complaining about the price of 3D movies, 2) asking if they would get a discount if they brought back their glasses (reasonable question, but the charge is for the technology, not the glasses), and 3) immediately putting on the glasses and saying "everything looks so real." Namely the third one. I know they are just trying to be funny, but you hear the same joke said by everyone, millions of times per day, IT GETS OLD!!!

Sorry for the outburst. I just really hate 3D.

 

[Deadlock Radium]

Sitting in a chair with glasses that makes you look like an idiot?
Nah, I don't fancy that.

 

[Enigmers]

It just seems like another corny gimmick.

 

[zidine100]

For the people who are saying its a waste of time and money and it is a gimmick, i could say the same for the next gen graphics on modern games.

And health risks, wouldnt there be health risks with sitting in front of a tv for a prolonged period of time.

and to be honest an industry which is supposed to provide entertainment, is theoretically trying to find an entertaining way to "waste" peoples time, if some people find 3d viewing entertaining then with that logic your argument is disproven and in turn, it is not a waste of time. (paradoxical i know, but the point is easy enough to be seen)

 

[EnigmaHarper]

and to be honest an industry which is supposed to provide entertainment, is theoretically trying to find an entertaining way to "waste" peoples time, if some people find 3d viewing entertaining then with that logic your argument is disproven and in turn, it is not a waste of time. (paradoxical i know, but the point is easy enough to be seen)

Agreed that the entertainment industry is around to "waste" people's time. But I think the the industry is wasting their own time adding these features when they could be out there making a quality movie for once in their lives.

Not that there aren't any quality movies out there, there just hasn't been one in a great long while.

 

[Charley]

If they want 3D to stay, they're going to have to glue glasses to everyone's eyes.

Watching Avatar in 2D was like watching a 6 hour (or whatever) car ride conversation scene from a 50s movie.

 

[Lamppenkeyboard]

3D is just idiotic. I hope it passes over before it causes any real damage, like motion controllers (RIP my enjoyment of Metroid Prime 3).

 

[Instant K4rma]

I went and saw "How to Train Your Dragon" in the IMAX 3D. That is one of only a few film experiences that literally blew me away. The visuals and 3D effects were incredible, not to mention the movie itself was fun and very, very well done.

I would say 3D is worth it for certain films, and others... not so much. (I'm looking at you, Clash of the Titans.)

 

[ethaninja]

Eh, something tells me it won't get too big. I'm pretty sure lots of people feel the same way you do, including me. Especially us gamers. So as long as you don't have douchey mates that follow trends, everyone should be happy.

 

[Jushoops16]

It'll only be cool 4 certain games like the Burnout series or halo Reach. But other than that I think it'll be a waste of time!!!!!

 

[REPLAY13]

i cant honestly think of a time 3D has been used as more than a cash cow. I've seen 2 3d movies in the past, Spy-Kids 3D (which broke up the 3d with normal 2d segments) and monsters vs. aliens (granted it was done well, but still unnecessary.

as long as 3D doesn't push regular 2D out like HD is forcing me to buy a new TV to be able to read what games are telling me, I'll be OK.

 

[Little Duck]

You know, I keep catching myself thinking, "Games have been in 3D for more than a decade."

Or, ya know, getting really hopeful and thinking someone might actually view 3D modeling as a developmental dead end, as the cost for marginal improvements in visual quality are starting to cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

But... no, its all about wearing overpriced 3D glasses in your house. Fuck all of you for giving this desperate cash-grab any attention at all.

How does having special glasses help anyway? Does it get more 3d? Or is there a new parrallel dimension viewer in them? It's silly. Just swag a pair from the cinema.