3D vs UHD - Blu-ray Forum

skippychurch · 05-03-2016, 03:34 PM

Now that I have fully experienced both of these, I have to say 3D is still the best way to watch movies. Really good 3D, of course. I was watching Prometheus the other night and so impressed by the picture and all in 3D, and it made me really realize that 4k is nice and all, but not all its cracked up to be.

applemac · 05-03-2016, 06:38 PM

Id say either is a great way to watch a movie, but for movies planned and shot in 3D or with 3D in mind, or even great conversions, I will watch in 3D any day over 2D.

8traxrule · 05-03-2016, 09:09 PM

Again, it shouldn't be an either/or- no reason why we can't have BOTH, other than those who made the UHD format deciding not to include 3D capability!

scorpiontail60 · 05-03-2016, 10:07 PM

Yeah, this new HDR gimmick they're trying to use to replace 3D is just lame.

3D is a lot more immersive.

Geoff D · 05-03-2016, 10:08 PM

I'm done with 3D, that's as much of a gimmick as anything else out there. UHD all the way.

skippychurch · 05-03-2016, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm done with 3D, that's as much of a gimmick as anything else out there. UHD all the way.

Different strokes for different folks. But in my collection, I can't imagine a UHD movie that will be more breathtaking than watching Titanic in 3D on my setup.

Geoff D · 05-04-2016, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by skippychurch

Different strokes for different folks. But in my collection, I can't imagine a UHD movie that will be more breathtaking than watching Titanic in 3D on my setup.

I can...Titanic in UHD.

Seriously though, I also love the 3D version of Titanic (saw it in IMAX, got the Blu-ray) but I've had enough of 3D in general. Seeing as the movie got a 4K restoration by Lowry it will look absolutely spiffing in UHD, if/when it gets released.

Opips3 · 05-04-2016, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I can...Titanic in UHD.

Seriously though, I also love the 3D version of Titanic (saw it in IMAX, got the Blu-ray) but I've had enough of 3D in general. Seeing as the movie got a 4K restoration by Lowry it will look absolutely spiffing in UHD, if/when it gets released.

You forget about....Dolby Atoms.

Geoff D · 05-04-2016, 12:34 AM

I don't have Dolby Atoms. But if I do ever upgrade my amp, expect me to become a born-again evangelist for immersive audio too (though my hearing has suffered from all this home cinema nerdery over the years, even 7.1 is a bit wasted on me I think).

Zhorik · 05-04-2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by skippychurch

Now that I have fully experienced both of these, I have to say 3D is still the best way to watch movies. Really good 3D, of course. I was watching Prometheus the other night and so impressed by the picture and all in 3D, and it made me really realize that 4k is nice and all, but not all its cracked up to be.

Did you compare it to really good UHD?

chrisinwpg · 05-04-2016, 12:50 AM

3D: Dazzling, Dynamic and Dimensional... please not Dead, Defeated, Dodo!

vincentric · 05-04-2016, 01:00 AM

As much as am enjoying UHD, I am enjoying 3D a little bit more. Long story short, I recently got into 3D only a few months ago. Dredd, Edge of Tomorrow and Avatar blew me away. I have since purchased one too many 3D movies (around 60 total) and have enjoyed most of them, only two titles have disappointed me so far - Fright Night and Winter Soldier.

I must say though, the UHDs for Revenant and Sicario are right up there with my favorite 3D titles.

uther · 05-04-2016, 01:50 AM

I am tempted to write 'that stereo-vision is nice and all' but it is a bastardization and always was a bastardization that richly deserves it's upcoming death.

skippychurch · 05-04-2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhorik

Did you compare it to really good UHD?

I have the Revenant. So yes.

scorpiontail60 · 05-04-2016, 03:16 AM

I don't see why they can't combine the two. Having to pick between 4K and 3D is ridiculous.

I've just been opting for the 3D version every time. More dimensions is more immersive than more pixels in 2D. 1080p -> 4K doesn't have a high enough perceptibility difference to make it worth giving up the three dimensional effect.

dvdmike · 05-04-2016, 07:07 AM

Were there not 3 threads for this already here?

d514 · 05-04-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm done with 3D, that's as much of a gimmick as anything else out there. UHD all the way.

Yes, I've sold my 1080p 3D TV a year ago and got a UHD 2D TV. No regrets.

Geoff D · 05-04-2016, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

Were there not 3 threads for this already here?

It's like the "what do Blu-rays/DVDs look like on a 4K TV?" threads, you never have to wait long before another one appears.

Doctorossi · 05-04-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 8traxrule

Again, it shouldn't be an either/or- no reason why we can't have BOTH, other than those who made the UHD format deciding not to include 3D capability!

Precisely.

Frank@Chicago · 05-04-2016, 02:43 PM

No offense to anyone, but I'm sticking with 3D. Like BD, it just works.

I know my LG doesn't have HDR, but apparently some models have HDCP and 10-bit color mapped to different HDMI ports.

So you may have to chose between better color (limited to 1080p) or 4K with no extra color depth.

At the moment, UHD seems like a technical minefield to many.

05-03-2016, 03:34 PM	#1
skippychurch Member Member since:Apr 2016	3D vs UHD Now that I have fully experienced both of these, I have to say 3D is still the best way to watch movies. Really good 3D, of course. I was watching Prometheus the other night and so impressed by the picture and all in 3D, and it made me really realize that 4k is nice and all, but not all its cracked up to be.

05-03-2016, 06:38 PM	#2
applemac Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:73 Trading Score:16	Id say either is a great way to watch a movie, but for movies planned and shot in 3D or with 3D in mind, or even great conversions, I will watch in 3D any day over 2D.

05-03-2016, 09:09 PM	#3
8traxrule Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:1	Again, it shouldn't be an either/or- no reason why we can't have BOTH, other than those who made the UHD format deciding not to include 3D capability!

05-03-2016, 10:07 PM	#4
scorpiontail60 Banned Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah, this new HDR gimmick they're trying to use to replace 3D is just lame. 3D is a lot more immersive.

05-03-2016, 10:08 PM	#5
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I'm done with 3D, that's as much of a gimmick as anything else out there. UHD all the way.

05-04-2016, 12:34 AM	#9
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I don't have Dolby Atoms. But if I do ever upgrade my amp, expect me to become a born-again evangelist for immersive audio too (though my hearing has suffered from all this home cinema nerdery over the years, even 7.1 is a bit wasted on me I think).

05-04-2016, 12:50 AM	#11
chrisinwpg Member Member since:Jul 2014	3D: Dazzling, Dynamic and Dimensional... please not Dead, Defeated, Dodo!

05-04-2016, 01:00 AM	#12
vincentric Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Bay Area, CA 4K collection:321 Blu-ray collection:1003 Trading Score:266	As much as am enjoying UHD, I am enjoying 3D a little bit more. Long story short, I recently got into 3D only a few months ago. Dredd, Edge of Tomorrow and Avatar blew me away. I have since purchased one too many 3D movies (around 60 total) and have enjoyed most of them, only two titles have disappointed me so far - Fright Night and Winter Soldier. I must say though, the UHDs for Revenant and Sicario are right up there with my favorite 3D titles.

05-04-2016, 01:50 AM	#13
uther Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I am tempted to write 'that stereo-vision is nice and all' but it is a bastardization and always was a bastardization that richly deserves it's upcoming death.

05-04-2016, 03:16 AM	#15
scorpiontail60 Banned Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray reviews:1	I don't see why they can't combine the two. Having to pick between 4K and 3D is ridiculous. I've just been opting for the 3D version every time. More dimensions is more immersive than more pixels in 2D. 1080p -> 4K doesn't have a high enough perceptibility difference to make it worth giving up the three dimensional effect.

05-04-2016, 07:07 AM	#16
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	Were there not 3 threads for this already here?

05-04-2016, 02:43 PM	#20
Frank@Chicago Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2013 Blu-ray reviews:1	No offense to anyone, but I'm sticking with 3D. Like BD, it just works. I know my LG doesn't have HDR, but apparently some models have HDCP and 10-bit color mapped to different HDMI ports. So you may have to chose between better color (limited to 1080p) or 4K with no extra color depth. At the moment, UHD seems like a technical minefield to many.

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