3D: Future for Cinemas?

[TeachBirds2Fly]

After going to Disney Land and seeing it in action I've always thought that 3-D in cinemas was the future, however my Dad (who works in film media) disagrees having seen it in the 70's he thinks that it has been done and failed and 'if you have to put on stupid glasses it will never catch on.'

I think with films like Final Destination 4, Toy Story 3 and all future James Cameron films (that's what I heard) coming out on 3-D and Pixar willing to try, that cinemas will invest to convert and it will soon be the norm.

But I think the real potential is in more adult films not 3D cartoons. Imagine seeing a horror film where the pscho with the chainsaw comes out the screen at you? or in Action films where bullets fly over head and cars barely miss you, think of how much better Cloverfield or Transformers could have been.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7213534.stm

What do you think?

[irthesteve]

Nightmare Before Christmas 3D was amazing, and even though Journey To the Center of the Earth was pretty much a terrible movie, it was tons of fun to watch in 3D.

I dunno if it's "the future" but it sure is fun

[TeachBirds2Fly]

Nightmare Before Christmas 3D was amazing, and even though Journey To the Center of the Earth was pretty much a terrible movie, it was tons of fun to watch in 3D.

I dunno if it's "the future" but it sure is fun

Yeah see that's the problem at the moment that it's all it is 'fun to watch', and most 3D movies only have the 3D novelty going for them (I'm guessing Journey to the Centre is no exeption )

I think it has potential to branch out to more serious films where the 3D isn't the only thing that makes it worth watching

[Prestonxsmith]

Avatar will prove if modern cinema is ready to have this with a serious movie.

[aminorthreat55]

Nope. They tried this in the 50s and it fell flat on its face.

Plus for a lot of movies it will require an intermission and I don't really see that working out too well either.

[_jonas]

I imagine being slipped a pill that induces hallucinations during the film.
Then everyone's experience will be unique!

[gloriousmuse]

This will require a lot of theatres getting digital screens. Currently the one I work at only has one, but we're supposed to be getting four more by November.

I personally can't watch animated films in 3D cause I get dizzy.

[TeachBirds2Fly]

This will require a lot of theatres getting digital screens. Currently the one I work at only has one, but we're supposed to be getting four more by November.

I personally can't watch animated films in 3D cause I get dizzy.


That show cinemas are willing to spend the money, I think it is how they will attract people back.
I think at the mo there is like one 3D screen in the whole of scotland.

[JimmyIymmiJ]

I'm not sure if the return of 3-D is necessarily the future of cinema as much as it's a stepping stone to whatever the future is. I do think the future is interaction of some sort, though.

[cahrishurr]

It would be cool every so often but I hardly wanna put on 3-D glasses for alot of the movies I go see.

[ToastedHedgehog]

3-D is too gimicky. And, as I already wear glasses, putting another pair on just to watch a movie would be a major pain in the ass.

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I hope not.

[Adeniz19]

3D is coming back. Pixar and Dreamworks are both going to be releasing their movies in 3D from here on out. Studios are trying different things to try and get people out to theaters instead of just waiting for the DVD release and watching it on their giant HD tvs.

[ToastedHedgehog]

3D is coming back. Pixar and Dreamworks are both going to be releasing their movies in 3D from here on out. Studios are trying different things to try and get people out to theaters instead of just waiting for the DVD release and watching it on their giant HD tvs.
The problem is what you do with 3D after the theater. I don't think it will have the same effect on a home television set. It'd be hard for me to just sit down and watch a 3D movie for the hell of it. Especially because I often multitask while watching a movie at home, wearing special glasses would be a pain.

[Adeniz19]

The problem is what you do with 3D after the theater. I don't think it will have the same effect on a home television set. It'd be hard for me to just sit down and watch a 3D movie for the hell of it. Especially because I often multitask while watching a movie at home, wearing special glasses would be a pain.
well they will just release it as a normal movie when it hits dvd. like they did with meet the robinsons

[ToastedHedgehog]

well they will just release it as a normal movie when it hits dvd. like they did with meet the robinsons
I never saw Meet The Robinsons. haha. If that's how it works, then I guess its cool. I still think its just a gimmick and isn't the "future."

[aminorthreat55]

3D is coming back. Pixar and Dreamworks are both going to be releasing their movies in 3D from here on out. Studios are trying different things to try and get people out to theaters instead of just waiting for the DVD release and watching it on their giant HD tvs.
This is patently false. Only about 15% of people in the United States have a high-definition television despite the fact that they have been on the market for several years. There isn't much of a rush to buy high-definition televisions anyways beyond the fact that most people who are replacing an old television with a new one are simply well-informed enough that they are making sure not to purchase obsolete technology. Additionally, the majority of HD television owners actually watch sports in HD, not movies. Furthermore, this is supported by the fact that there is a limited amount of HD programming available, even on cable and satellite; a fact that many consumers have expressed in polling. This is also true with Blu-Ray, which many consumers find expensive and not entirely necessary to their home viewing experience. It's not going to be as niche of a market as Laserdisc but to think that it will render standard-def DVDs useless a la the VHS isn't accurate unless we're talking about 2025. This is yet another reason why incorporating 3D into the home viewing experience will not be a big deal either.

Another thing is that most movies would become gimmicky and ridiculous if they were filmed in 3D. I saw a movie from 1954 done conservatively and appropriately in 3D and it didn't really add anything worthwhile to the movie. Of course the director could've added more 3D shots, but it would've be entirely unnecessary. Maybe 3D works for Pixar and Dreamworks productions, as well as something like Transformers, but beyond that, it's certainly not the future for cinemas.

[IAPAI]

Nope. They tried this in the 50s and it fell flat on its face.

Plus for a lot of movies it will require an intermission and I don't really see that working out too well either.

I heard times have changed since the 50's.. can anyone confirm this?

[ToastedHedgehog]

I heard times have changed since the 50's.. can anyone confirm this?
I wasn't around in the 50's but I've certainly heard some things. And I do believe the times have changed, yes.

[JimmyIymmiJ]

I heard times have changed since the 50's.. can anyone confirm this?

That's actually an unconfirmed rumor. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go to the store so I can buy more wax to grease back my hair.

[cahrishurr]

I go to places like Busch Gardens and see the 3D Pirates show and thats all well and good, but i agree with aminorthreat it wont add anything worthwhile to most movies. It would most likely lead to overuse of it and misuse of it to where it will be even more gimmicky than it is now.

[irthesteve]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/08/05/how-dreamworks-animation-is-innovating-3d/

Very interesting read for anyone who wants to know more about 3D future

[ToastedHedgehog]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/08/05/how-dreamworks-animation-is-innovating-3d/

Very interesting read for anyone who wants to know more about 3D future
I just finished reading that. It was long and full of fancy pants information. What I basically got out of it was that 3D will forever be a gimmick unless the screen takes up your entire field of view and they don't pull any of that "ITS COMING AT YOUR FACE" bullshit.

[Adeniz19]

This is patently false. Only about 15% of people in the United States have a high-definition television despite the fact that they have been on the market for several years. There isn't much of a rush to buy high-definition televisions anyways beyond the fact that most people who are replacing an old television with a new one are simply well-informed enough that they are making sure not to purchase obsolete technology. Additionally, the majority of HD television owners actually watch sports in HD, not movies. Furthermore, this is supported by the fact that there is a limited amount of HD programming available, even on cable and satellite; a fact that many consumers have expressed in polling. This is also true with Blu-Ray, which many consumers find expensive and not entirely necessary to their home viewing experience. It's not going to be as niche of a market as Laserdisc but to think that it will render standard-def DVDs useless a la the VHS isn't accurate unless we're talking about 2025. This is yet another reason why incorporating 3D into the home viewing experience will not be a big deal either.

Another thing is that most movies would become gimmicky and ridiculous if they were filmed in 3D. I saw a movie from 1954 done conservatively and appropriately in 3D and it didn't really add anything worthwhile to the movie. Of course the director could've added more 3D shots, but it would've be entirely unnecessary. Maybe 3D works for Pixar and Dreamworks productions, as well as something like Transformers, but beyond that, it's certainly not the future for cinemas.so more and more people aren't deciding to stay home and rent dvds over than going to the theaters? ticket sales have pretty much been on a decline over the last 5 years and i'm sure rising ticket prices and being able to watch hd movies at home has something to do with it. even if it's only 15% that's still taking businuess away from theaters and they have to find a way to get people in theaters even if it is as something as gimmicky as 3D.

[Smash Adams]

I wouldn't see a movie like say there will be blood in 3d, that would be really weird
that being said toy story 3d will be amazing

[IAPAI]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/08/05/how-dreamworks-animation-is-innovating-3d/

Very interesting read for anyone who wants to know more about 3D future

definitely interesting, thanks for posting that.