What do you think about 3D? Do you like it? Hate it? Think it's better than 4K?

[GamerBoy14]

I can't help but find the thread's title a bit...odd? To answer the question though, I don't think all 3D is good, just properly handled 3D.

[Will21st]

Yeah,I wonder what the point of this thread is other than to open up yet another dumping ground for 3D haters.
Get over yourselves guys,3D is the future of filmmaking... just accept it!

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by Dnsmills

Am I the only one that thinks the OP was trolling?

BTW FWIW, I love 3D. Except the fact I've spent WAY to much $ the past few months buying up 3D movies.

Tell me about it - I've bought 65 3D titles just since February of this year, when I had finally upgraded to a 3D projector...

[Will21st]

Originally Posted by FreyTheater3D

Tell me about it - I've bought 65 3D titles just since February of this year, when I had finally upgraded to a 3D projector...

nice one,I got 30 so far... of course there will be more!!

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Taygan315

As others have mentioned, if the 3D is done right and is strong 3D (rather than subtle), 3D is AWESOME. I am getting a bit tired of seeing half ass conversions however. These conversions hurt 3D and the adaptation of 3D tv's in homes,imo.
If you want the masses to come, release more 3D movies with great quality 3D such as Hugo, A Christmas Carol, Drive Angry, Avatar, Tangled, Resident Evil: Afterlife, and Ultimate Wave: Tahiti.

Right on!

Originally Posted by Dnsmills

Am I the only one that thinks the OP was trolling?

BTW FWIW, I love 3D. Except the fact I've spent WAY to much $ the past few months buying up 3D movies.

Same here. I can't pass up the 20$ deals on 3D movies I've been interested in buying. Thanks to Best Buy and Amazon lowering their prices. Not much thanks to Target, who prefers to charge full price, 34.99 and up mostly.

Originally Posted by MikeCL

I would like 3D more if it was not like $2000 for a 3D projector.. so for the time being I think I might just stick with the 42" 3d TV.

42" is a nice size for a 3DTV.

Originally Posted by Wormow

I don't mind 3D, used to love it when I was younger but nowadays I prefer 2D over 3D. I find that it takes away some of the color and brightness with the glasses on.

Good point. Once 3D goes Glasses free, by then, costs of producing 3D and the weight/size of 3D live action camera rigs will go down. Some theaters, like Cinemark, say they offer a brighter 3D experience.


To sum it up, Stereo 3D, like color vision and stereo sound (2 ears), is a natural extension of our everyday sight (for most). Why not extend that to our TVs as Cameron suggests?

With Glasses free 3DTV, I'm betting it'll also work with our blu ray 3D discs, provided blu ray is the current format in the next 10 years.

[Will21st]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

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Good point. Once 3D goes Glasses free, by then, costs of producing 3D and the weight/size of 3D live action camera rigs will go down. Some theaters, like Cinemark, say they offer a brighter 3D experience.


To sum it up, Stereo 3D, like color vision and stereo sound (2 ears), is a natural extension of our everyday sight (for most). Why not extend that to our TVs as Cameron suggests?

With Glasses free 3DTV, I'm betting it'll also work with our blu ray 3D discs, provided blu ray is the current format in the next 10 years.

agreed.Once a reliable system for glasses-free 3D has been developed there will be no question as to 2D fading away.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Will21st

agreed.Once a reliable system for glasses-free 3D has been developed there will be no question as to 2D fading away.

Good point. 2D is nice, but it's like having one eye closed, compared to two eyes open with stereo 3D. Glasses free will be a big plus once the prices drop and the tech is fine tuned, this way it can be viewed without a second thought, by anyone with a pair of stereoscopic eye vision.

[3Dfan]

Originally Posted by BJKH

I didn't like 3D movies in till I watched Hugo 3D in the theatres. After I watched it I started to see the potential that 3D has. I watched MIB 3 in 3D too and it was really cool. But when I watched Star Wars: TPM in 3D, I was really disappointed. I guess its a hit or miss with 3D.

Men in Black 3 and Star Wars:TPM were both filmed in 2D and so-called "converted to 3D".

"Hugo" was actually filmed in 3D.

[3Dfan]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Right on!



Good point. Once 3D goes Glasses free, by then, costs of producing 3D and the weight/size of 3D live action camera rigs will go down. Some theaters, like Cinemark, say they offer a brighter 3D experience.


To sum it up, Stereo 3D, like color vision and stereo sound (2 ears), is a natural extension of our everyday sight (for most). Why not extend that to our TVs as Cameron suggests?

With Glasses free 3DTV, I'm betting it'll also work with our blu ray 3D discs, provided blu ray is the current format in the next 10 years.

If that ever happens (and it probably will), I hope I can still get a passive 3D tv in the size that I want. (a bigger one than I have now).

In my experience so far, I prefer passive 3D tv sets rather than glasses-free sets.

And it isn't only me.

[Robut]

Originally Posted by 3Dfan

If that ever happens (and it probably will), I hope I can still get a passive 3D tv in the size that I want. (a bigger one than I have now).

In my experience so far, I prefer passive 3D tv sets rather than glasses-free sets.

And it isn't only me.

What glasses free are you talking about? Have you seen a glasses free TV? If there was a successful glasses free TV, why would you want to wear glasses that reduce resolution and cut down brightness? Excuse me for asking but I don't get what you're saying.

[i007spectre]

I think trying to watch 3D on a small screen is ineffective, but on a large screen its great.

[steve1971]

Cant say really but I guess I will find out in about a week or so. My LED 3D Sony should be here by then.

[Villiam Hayes]

I like it,it's good to have another option,I do prefer 2D but like I say,when I have this option it is a welcome change at times.
I have had my 3D set over a year and have only bought my second 3d film,I think that is half the battle,not enough big releases out there,unless you are into animation movies there is a limited choice.
But having watched Titanic the other day it has gave me the 3D buzz again and I have just asked my brother to get me Avatar 3D for my birthday.
IMO these two releases alone near make it worth having a 3D set.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by steve1971

Cant say really but I guess I will find out in about a week or so. My LED 3D Sony should be here by then.

Nice. Let us know what movie you watch in 3D first.

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

I like it,it's good to have another option,I do prefer 2D but like I say,when I have this option it is a welcome change at times.
I have had my 3D set over a year and have only bought my second 3d film,I think that is half the battle,not enough big releases out there,unless you are into animation movies there is a limited choice.
But having watched Titanic the other day it has gave me the 3D buzz again and I have just asked my brother to get me Avatar 3D for my birthday.
IMO these two releases alone near make it worth having a 3D set.

Cool. Yeah, Cameron knows how to make 3D worthwhile. Also see Journey to the Center of the Earth 1 3D, Hugo 3D and a few others with strong 3D. Avengers 3D is really good 3D worth a look as well.

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Nice. Let us know what movie you watch in 3D first.



Cool. Yeah, Cameron knows how to make 3D worthwhile. Also see Journey to the Center of the Earth 1 3D, Hugo 3D and a few others with strong 3D. Avengers 3D is really good 3D worth a look as well.

I was looking at Hugo earlier,I can pick it up now for a good price,I don't know what the film is like but read a lot of good reviews about the 3d aspect of the movie.

[Dnsmills]

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

I was looking at Hugo earlier,I can pick it up now for a good price,I don't know what the film is like but read a lot of good reviews about the 3d aspect of the movie.

Hugo is an excellent movie and an excellent use of 3D. If you can get it for $20, snatch it up!

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by Dnsmills

Hugo is an excellent movie and an excellent use of 3D. If you can get it for $20, snatch it up!

I can get it brand new for £7,about $11 dollars so I may just take your advice.

[3Dfan]

Originally Posted by FreyTheater3D

Lol! For me it is a real chore to watch movies in 2D anymore - my arm gets really tired holding my hand up over one eye through an entire 2-hour movie...

I have always liked 3D. And never ever got tired at the movie theatre when watching two 3d movies in a row.

However, at home, there were some times when it seemed like my eyes were starting to hurt from watching 3D.

Even during one movie. However, that was either because I was tired or the way the lights were or weren't on in my room.

I did eventually notice I can't watch 3D all the time like I thought I could.

I need breaks from it ocassionaly.

I never actually tried watching it all the time. I don't have that many 3D movies yet.

However, I know it from what happened above.

The only time I recall my eyes ever hurting from 3D at the movie theatre was the scene in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore where the cats are high on catnip.

And a bit after that.

And that was definitely the movie's fault. Not the 3D's fault.

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by 3Dfan

I have always liked 3D. And never ever got tired at the movie theatre when watching two 3d movies in a row.

However, at home, there were some times when it seemed like my eyes were starting to hurt from watching 3D.

Even during one movie. However, that was either because I was tired or the way the lights were or weren't on in my room.

I did eventually notice I can't watch 3D all the time like I thought I could.

I need breaks from it ocassionaly.

I never actually tried watching it all the time. I don't have that many 3D movies yet.

However, I know it from what happened above.

The only time I recall my eyes ever hurting from 3D at the movie theatre was the scene in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore where the cats are high on catnip.

And a bit after that.

And that was definitely the movie's fault. Not the 3D's fault.

Eh, just watch Sammy's Adventure 3D a few times, and you'll train your eyes for strong 3D in no time...!

[norcal_tomtom707]

Hey Everyone, I am new to this 3D stuff. I just updated my TV to a Panasonic 3D TV, It is a 65" Panasonic Plasma, Model #- TC-P65ST30, with a set of Panasonic 3D Shutter Glasses, Model #- TY-EW3D3M. I have already watch one 3D movie in 3D, (Pirates Of The Caribbean), and the movie was just OK, to me. Jsut didnt seem to 3Dish to me, some parts were. But, I read online that you can do certain calibrations or picture settings to your TV to make the 3D pop out even more. Does anybody know how to do that? I have my picture settings right now set to "VIVID" I was told to put in on Cinema, but the picture just seems way to dark when I do that.. Anybody know about this? Thanks so much. Tom