"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[Jeff Kleist]

Potluck

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Oliver K

Now THAT is a proper application for 3D ...

3D is not just “proper” for teaching our young minds scientific knowledge and it “isn’t just for blockbuster movies, sport and porn”. There can be so many apps possible.

I must say that it is good to see our poll here…
https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-te...on-thread.html

dancing in step with this…
http://entertainment.timesonline.co....cle7125533.ece

[Jeff Kleist]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

That looks like my mom when she plans a party for weeks and doesn't do any prep until the night before You'll be the hostest with the mostest Penton, don't worry All we need is red dixie cups, some long tables, and some student beauticians. Surely you have access to the last, being the head hairdresser and all

[Buddy Christ]

P, I take it you have seen this?


http://www.dimensionalstudios.com/3d...rojection.html

Freakin' TRIPPY!

[Jeff Kleist]

Yeah, this tech isn't anything new

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Traveler_(video_game)

A true hologram can be walked around, 360 degrees without the illusion. All this tech does is make it look like it's floating

[Buddy Christ]

^^^ I'm easily impressed

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

...Surely you have access to the last, being the head hairdresser and all

Shucks, you’re playing to my vanity now.

That image brings to mind one hair stylist…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uz836lMhmg&NR=1

and one scene in particular –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqbyv...eature=related

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Blu2U

^^^ I'm easily impressed

Jeff, is correct, as usual.

On the other hand, Burton Inc.(from Japan) showed a true hologram at NAB 2010 (the thing that looks like a floating sphere in the pics)…
http://www.burton-jp.com/en/product.htm

The downside?
Normally, these things have to be viewed through laser-protection goggles , but as a safety measure for all attendees at NAB they demonstrated them inside an amber tube.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Shucks, you’re playing to my vanity now.

That image brings to mind one hair stylist…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uz836lMhmg&NR=1

and one scene in particular –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqbyv...eature=related

Um, is that Penton linking to Sony/Columbia IP on YouTube???

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Um, is that Penton linking to Sony/Columbia IP on YouTube???

Sometimes this is the most effective way to alert the IP guys to internet indiscretions.

Enjoy it while you can guys.

[Jeff Kleist]

Well, then I'll join in the fun, here's the source of my student beauticians reference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HuHk...eature=related

Even if it does feature PAL speedup, blech

[micks_address]

hi guys - i have a question in relation to 3d in cinemas.. 3d isnt suitable for my daughter which poses quite a difficuly when it comes to being able to watch newer kids movies in the cinema as most seem to be in 3d! i was on my own with the kids over the weekend and were passing the local cinema and dropped in to see what was on... wanted to check out How to train your dragon but it was only showing in 3d... does it have to be 3d or nothing in cinemas? seems a shame to lock out people who would happily see the film if it was showing in 2d...

[cjamescook]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I don't understand the link to Meat Loaf's part in it?
What's the name of the relevant tract (song) on his CD?

Is there are a YouTube link for the song?
I'd like to hear it.

I just liked the phrase attributed to Mae West. That Wikipedia reported it also to be a Meatloaf song was a bonus.

If you want to hear it, look here for the Meat Loaf version, or here for the lyrics, but I am not more than a passing Meatloaf fan.

[Jeff Kleist]

Well that's a complicated question. Does it have to be 3d or nothing? No. Do the theaters want that extra $5? Yup.

I'm curious if it's possible to engage a 2D mode from a 3D "print" in the projector should the exhibitor choose to do so

[SquidPuppet]

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Rossi: 8 for 14 with 4 wins
Stoner: 1 for 8 with 0 wins
Lorenzo: 4 for 8 with 2 wins
Pedrosa: 6 for 9 with 3 wins

[Pyoko]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Well that's a complicated question. Does it have to be 3d or nothing? No. Do the theaters want that extra $5? Yup.

I'm curious if it's possible to engage a 2D mode from a 3D "print" in the projector should the exhibitor choose to do so

They could always just supply glasses with the same type of lens for both eyes.

[BluDomain]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Does it have to be 3d or nothing? No. Do the theaters want that extra $5? Yup.

I wonder how many people would be "cured" if 3D was $5 cheaper.

[Buddy Christ]

Originally Posted by BluDomain

I wonder how many people would be "cured" if 3D was $5 cheaper.

Maybe not, but people are working on a solution.

http://technochest.com/2010/04/10/3d...tion-conflict/

[master_8ball]

Originally Posted by BluDomain

I wonder how many people would be "cured" if 3D was $5 cheaper.

I have a friend whose son is blind in one eye and cannot view 3D properly. A movie should be available in both formats, accessibility for disabled persons is an uphill battle and this situation seems to be taking steps back from the progress made.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by master_8ball

I have a friend though whose son is blind in one eye and cannot view 3D properly. A movie should be available in both formats, accessibility for disabled persons is an uphill battle and this situation seems to be taking steps back from the progress made.

If he's completely blind in one eye, all he should need to do is wear the glasses. Partial blindness, in which one eye can't keep up with the other, would necessitate a pair of both-eyes-same-lenses "2D override" glasses, which I really am shocked aren't yet a standard option in theatres.