IMAX & 3D Nature Films MEGATHREAD (Discussion of Imax and Nature Titles Here, Please)

[Dubstar]

I'm usually not anal over slipcovers but the one for 'Rescue 3D' is really really cool - it's lenticular and quite striking.

[Hypnosifl]

Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Mummies is converted, as far as I know, but the other two are in proper 3D.

That's not true about Mummies--this press release says "In the very popular Egyptian genre of films, Mummies is the first to be filmed using 3D technology. In general I think pretty much all 3D documentaries are actually filmed that way, at least I don't know any exceptions and I doubt the audience is large enough to make it worth the money to convert a documentary.

[Jbug]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

I'm jumping the gun, since this feature just came out to select IMAX theaters - but 'Flight of the Butterflies' is a stunning feature that combines biology and the historical account of the scientist studying the species and it's migration. The filmmakers succeed on many levels in making the feature remarkable, fascinating, visually astounding and an emotionally engaging film. It's a beautiful film that merges strong 3D imagery and storytelling. Highly recommended!

Where is it playing at? It sounds like something I'd like to see.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Jbug

Where is it playing at? It sounds like something I'd like to see.

here's a link to the IMAX theaters that are playing it:

http://www.flightofthebutterflies.com/theatres-reviews/

[farhad_persona]

When are they gonna release another IMAX documentary on bluray?
IMAX docs are beyond words.

[Jbug]

There are quite a few that haven't been released. They should do a two or three features on a disc thing with some or all of those. I'm kinda tired of the under water IMAX stuff. There is a glut of them.

[eriaur]

Originally Posted by Hypnosifl

That's not true about Mummies--this press release says "In the very popular Egyptian genre of films, Mummies is the first to be filmed using 3D technology. In general I think pretty much all 3D documentaries are actually filmed that way, at least I don't know any exceptions and I doubt the audience is large enough to make it worth the money to convert a documentary.

It was photographed originally in 2D with the 3D conversion planned from the outset:

http://www.gsfilms.com/news/article....icleSource=233

[jhanig]

When are they going to release To The Arctic on blu-ray 3D? Never got the chance to see it in theaters :/

[hugoagogo69]

Am watching Sir David Attenboroughs Galapogos 3d on sky 3d in the uk. The team behind his recent documentaries have really got a handle on how to do some amazing 3d. This will be a purchase on 3d blu for me. No details of a release date yet but the 3rd of 3 is yet to air.

[jwerk]

Originally Posted by hugoagogo69

Am watching Sir David Attenboroughs Galapogos 3d on sky 3d in the uk. The team behind his recent documentaries have really got a handle on how to do some amazing 3d. This will be a purchase on 3d blu for me. No details of a release date yet but the 3rd of 3 is yet to air.

I love nature shows, I love Attenborough, and I love 3d. Too bad the US doesn't have much content

[hugoagogo69]

We are very lucky over this side of the pond to have Sir David. Its one of the reasons i bought a 3d tv to watch these amazing documentaries. Some of the macro 3d shots are just incredible!!