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The Future of Cinema - 'Real' 3D

Posted by Zonk on from the shark-still-looks-fake dept.

GunSlinger writes "The IGN movies site is running a story on an old movie concept seeing a resurgence. 3D movies are making a cinematic comeback via new, more sophisticated techniques. Yes, you still wear glasses. No you don't get a headache. Yes, the effect is fantastic. This story looks at the technology, past and future projects, and why just about every major studio is now planning in three dimensions. 'There is indeed a revolution in cinema taking place. It's quietly slipped under the radar of most technophiles, beginning its assault on the way we consume media clothed in thoroughly unassuming garb -- the Disney Digital 3-D film, Meet the Robinsons ... no, we don't blame you for being skeptical. Most people in their mid-20s or later think of 3-D movies from the old school perspective -- goofy red and blue coloured glasses, strained eyes, possible migraines. And most importantly, a so-so 3-D effect. No more.'"

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  1. 3D is boring by packeteer · · Score: 3, Funny

    3D is boring...

    When is it going to plug directly in to my head already?

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    1. Re:3D is boring by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      You must be new to the Matrix.

  2. Re:Not really by koreaman · · Score: 2, Funny

    Strike that, reverse it: I should have used Preview.

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  3. I'm skeptical. by koreaman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Anybody got a screenshot?

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  4. Re:Just keep your head perfectly still.. by QuantumG · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yeah man.. this concept of watching 3d figures on a stage of some kind.. it'll never take off.

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  5. Re:I wear glasses already.... by Chris+Mattern · · Score: 3, Funny

    If I have to take off my glasses, the movie will just be a blur. But it will be a 3D blur!

    Chris Mattern

  6. If you want real 3D by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Its been around for years ... I believe they call it "theatre" or something.

  7. Re:Grasping at straws by textstring · · Score: 2, Funny

    at least they're not implementing smellovision with crap movies

  8. Re:Parallax is NOT solved by HTH+NE1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    This "circular" polarization only solves problem with head tilting. Why would I be tilting my head?

    Oh, right: porn.
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