Markshaw Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I believe that the studios went into 3D knowing that there were obvious side effects from viewing the material. The human eye/ brain was not designed to watch this, hence the head aches and other health issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 That's why they place a disclaimer on all their products and also at the cinema. Basically to cover their asses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Keith Mottram Posted March 29, 2011 Premium Member Share Posted March 29, 2011 Here is a very interesting article I came across today. Up till now there is only 1 3D movie that is commercially available any others are only available as part of a BD/ HDTV package. 3D will never succeed at this rate. It seems as though each studio is waiting for the next to make the first move. I prefer to watch my movies at home without glasses strapped to my face.  http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/27/technology/3D_technology_dying.fortune/index.htm   Not sure what you mean by 'up till now' as there are hundreds of 3d blurays available in the UK! I do find it bizaar how many articles and how much newsprint is spent on the death of 3d or the end of 3d or why 3d sucks etc. If you don't like 3D dont watch it and economics will take it's natural course. The rest is just a load of balls really. Watch Herzog's new doc and then think again about 3d it really improves the experience. poop films are poop films whether they are 3d or not. Right better get back to editing this 3D concert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 How many "quality" movies are there available? Non animated for starters. Clash Of The Titans, Alice in Wonderland. What else. Troy. Thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markshaw Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 There may be "hundreds" available in the UK, however there are very few available in the US and even fewer Non Animated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Anthony Vale Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I love watching the really old footage, especially WWII footage. It's still seems weird seeing the likes of Hitler, Montgomery, Mussolini, Starling and Roosevelt in glorious technicolor. Truly fascinating. Â Hitler would be in Agfacolor. & the others in Kodachrome. Â ---El Pedante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Anthony Vale Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 From NPR Morning Edition earlier this month:  Advances In 3-D May Mean No Ridiculous Glasses  http://www.npr.org/2011/04/01/135033545/3d-surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Sprung Posted April 14, 2011 Premium Member Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hitler would be in Agfacolor.... Â Getting back on topic, too bad they didn't have 3-D. Their salute would have been a natural for it.... ;-) Â Â Â Â -- J.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Anthony Vale Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Getting back on topic, too bad they didn't have 3-D. Their salute would have been a natural for it.... ;-)  They did. Raumfilm Zeiss Ikon.  Here's a variety article:  http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118032274  Mora seems to be ignorant of the history of stereo cinema.  I've never heard of those two films refered to as propaganda.  Ray Zone mentions in his'Stereoscopic Cinema and the Origins of 3D Film' that there was raumfilm Agfacolor documentary footage of the Russian Front.  This has better information of the Zeiss Ikon system:  http://www.boffo.com/2011/02/source-wowed-by-scorceses-3d-hugo-cabret.html  The system was used to shoot Volkswagen advertising shorts in the 50s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karel Bata Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Extraordinary! Thanks Leo. "King Brothers To Use German 3-D Process  "King Bros, have arranged to act as American distribs of a new German 3-D process developed by the Zeiss Ikon Co., of Stuttgart, prexy Frank King reported yesterday, following his return from a month's trip to Europe.  "Only a single strip of film is used In this new process, and a single projector, but polaroid glasses are required to view the picture. A prism Is utilised in the camera, instead of mirrors, King said, and a special device is attached to projector's lens to give the 3-D effect.  "The stereoscopic process already is ready, but Zeiss is working on the stereophonic sound, King stated. This Is nearly completed, however, and will be ready within the next 60 days. Kings will first use the new Zeiss Ikon process on "Two Headed Spy," which they will produce In Germany after they finish "Carnival," slated to roll at the Gelselgastelg Studios in Munich June 1. King completed production and financial arrangements for the two films during his stay abroad.  ""Carnival" will be made in an American 3-D process, King declared last night, since the Zeiss process won't be ready in time. Film will be made In both English and German versions, with principals taken from Hollywood to Germany for the English version and German thesps employed for the native version. Story revolves around experiences of an American carnival troupe travelling through present-day Germany." They don't make them like they used to!  Or maybe they do. Check out what Doug Trumbull's been up to with AbelCine. And he's about to shoot another feature. Good to see him back at the helm! Here he is talking about his contribution to Blade Runner.  Back to work now...   BTW Does Variety still use the term prexy? :D Edited April 19, 2011 by Karel Bata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I MAY consider going 3D if they can produce a decent glasses free front projector, preferably made by Epson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Sprung Posted April 20, 2011 Premium Member Share Posted April 20, 2011 They did. Raumfilm Zeiss Ikon. Â Interesting .... Any patents would have been tossed into public domain under the Enemy Property Act of 1945 in the UK, and the Public Domain Act of 1945 in the USA. Â Â Â Â -- J.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markshaw Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 3D, Definitely a work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karel Bata Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 And that's the fun of it! ;) Just when you thought you'd seen it all before, along comes a pile of shiny new toys offering a host of challenges and opportunities. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Well, after watching the otherwise superb Thor, they can keep 3D and all it's shiny toys. I was definitely not overly impressed with the 3D. Going to watch it again in 2D tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Watched THOR again, this time in Vanilla 2D and I have to say I enjoyed it a lot more this time. Though I loved it the first time. No gimmicky 3D to detract from the excellent movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karel Bata Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I saw Thor the other day, and I've got to agree - the 3D seems like a waste of time, and money (mine actually - paying £25 for a ticket!). It's clearly shot and framed for 2D.  And it seems we're not alone here thor-in-2d-makes-a-solid-creative-argument-against-the-3d-boom  Apart from thew 2D/3D I thought it was a weak movie - entirely predictable, derivative (with elements borrowed from LOTR, other superhero movies, and the fight in the small-town street is straight out of Superman II!) and with the central character lacking the gravitas needed for a what is meant to be a Norse god. The attempts by RSC veteran Ken Brannagh to give it a Shakespearean edge (is Loki meant to be Marvel's Iago?) are laughable.  Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I saw Thor the other day, and I've got to agree - the 3D seems like a waste of time, and money (mine actually - paying £25 for a ticket!). It's clearly shot and framed for 2D.  And it seems we're not alone here thor-in-2d-makes-a-solid-creative-argument-against-the-3d-boom  Apart from thew 2D/3D I thought it was a weak movie - entirely predictable, derivative (with elements borrowed from LOTR, other superhero movies, and the fight in the small-town street is straight out of Superman II!) and with the central character lacking the gravitas needed for a what is meant to be a Norse god. The attempts by RSC veteran Ken Brannagh to give it a Shakespearean edge (is Loki meant to be Marvel's Iago?) are laughable.  Oh well.   Seems we agree on the 3D but not on the movie. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and I'm not even into comic books. My GF loves the Loki character. I was fortunate enough to meet one of the Marvel artists responsible for Thor and he was kind enough to draw a cool sketch for my GF. She was so hyped. Gonna get a nice frame and hang it in our new Home Theater when it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karel Bata Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) In defense of 3D, here's an awesome advert I've only just seen (shot by 21st Century 3D): Mini Cooper Advert Get your red/cyan glasses out! :D Edited May 18, 2011 by Karel Bata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Granted, it is a great advert. Actually all Mini ads tend to be pretty cool. Coming from a former New Mini Cooper S owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markshaw Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Watched The Green Hornet again, this time at home on Blu-ray in 2D. And while I still find Rogen irritating as hell, I did find it a lot more enjoyable. Particularly without the gimmicky 3D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I want to pre order the Lion King special edition, that comes in a really nice display box, but out of the 8 discs only 3 are any use to me Lion King BD, Lion King 1 1/2 BD, Lion King 2 BD. Then 5 discs of Digital Copies, DVD's and 3D. What a waste. May be the only way to acquire the 2 sequels tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markshaw Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Great Marketing by Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hulnick Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Great scam more like. I chose Blu-ray simply because I want to go forward. With DVD it's like going back. Edited June 15, 2011 by Brian Hulnick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Jackson Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Got my first 3D Blu-ray last week as part of the Tron Legacy Identity Disc package. Will never get used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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