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Porn Industry Tiptoes Into 3D Video

itwbennett writes "The 3D porn experience is coming (eventually) to a home theater near you. Most adult filmmakers are moving slowly toward 3D video because of higher production cost, the small number of 3D TVs in the home, and, of course, the glasses. Rob Smith, director of operations at Hustler Video Group says he hopes that market penetration of 3D TVs in the home is high enough that 'by the fourth quarter of this year it will be at the point where we can justify doing a 3D product.' The average adult movie costs around $25,000 to $40,000 to make, and 3D movies cost about 30% more, says Ali Joone, founder of Digital Playground. But Joone thinks the biggest hurdle for 3D isn't so much the cost as the glasses: people don't want to be encumbered by eyewear when viewing a film, says Joone."

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  1. Penetration by telchine · · Score: 5, Funny

    hehe, he said "penetration"!

    1. Re:Penetration by houstonbofh · · Score: 4, Funny

      I am surprised that he did not mention the market penetration into both traditional porn markets, and high tech early adopters. That type of dual penetration could be highly profitable.

    2. Re:Penetration by StikyPad · · Score: 4, Funny

      the female of the species (an increasingly large demographic)

      They're not fat, they're just big boned.

      Get it? Boned?

  2. Huh? by megamerican · · Score: 4, Funny

    But Joone thinks the biggest hurdle for 3D isn't so much the cost as the glasses: people don't want to be encumbered by eyewear when viewing a film, says Joone

    That's certainly what people fear most: getting caught wearing glasses while watching porn.

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    1. Re:Huh? by NoPantsJim · · Score: 4, Funny

      "encumbered by eyewear"

      I have never, ever done anything while watching porn that would have been encumbered by eyewear. I can't speak for everyone though.

  3. Triple D by Nadaka · · Score: 4, Funny

    And here I thought that Double D was more than enough.

  4. Encumbered by eyeware? by gnutrino · · Score: 5, Funny

    Surely people who watch porn regularly will already need glasses

  5. Re:Seriously? by Zerth · · Score: 5, Funny

    I already need glasses to see just a 2d tv, you insensitive clod!

  6. Penetration height?! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Rob Smith, director of operations at Hustler Video Group says he hopes that market penetration of 3D TVs in the home is high enough that 'by the fourth quarter of this year it will be at the point where we can justify doing a 3D product.

    WTF kind of retard is Rob Smith?! Even your average Slashdot user knows that penetration is measured in terms of depth, not height. The irony of it is that Rob Smith has probably had more pussy than the entire Slashdot userbase put together. *sigh*

    Fuck, let's slashdot Hustler!

  7. Speaking of money shots... by maillemaker · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Speaking of money shots, why is it currently in vogue to finish all sex scenes by having the man ejaculate in the mouth and all over the face of the woman?

    Does anyone find this a turn-on? To me, it's gross and degrading. I love looking at nekkid women, but I'll pass on the blowjob and cum-on-the-face scenes. Lack of empathy, I guess.

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    1. Re:Speaking of money shots... by Rogerborg · · Score: 5, Funny

      Does anyone find this a turn-on?

      No, absolutely nobody at all finds it hot. There's simply no explanation for it.

      To me, it's gross and degrading.

      Darn skippy it is. All right thinking people prefer their porn to be clean, hygienic and a respectful paean to the mortal incarnation of the Earth Goddess. In fact, I'll only watch procreative missionary sex between a husband and wife. Fully clothed. Shot in the dark.

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  8. Re:why would it cost 30% more to make porn in 3D? by robot256 · · Score: 4, Informative

    If you had RTFA you would know that in addition to the equipment cost, filming takes longer because of the set up/tear down of twice as many cameras, and the post-processing does actually take more work to make sure both tracks are synced up properly. Also until people get used to filming in 3d there will need to be extra redos to get the actors' limbs in the picture instead of being cut off at the side of the 3d picture, which TFA says and I can imagine would be disconcerting.

  9. Re:Who cares about eyeglasses!? by Lunix+Nutcase · · Score: 5, Informative

    I want 3D boobies!

    We've had those for a while now. They're called "women".

  10. The porn industry needs to stick to fundamentals by GodfatherofSoul · · Score: 4, Insightful

    You know, like keeping the camera in focus and not moving around and getting the camera guy to shut up?

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  11. Thanks, Slashdot by halcyon1234 · · Score: 5, Funny
    In a thread about porn, over half the posts are quibbles about Avatar.

    Good job, Slashdot.

  12. Re:Not for me. by digitig · · Score: 4, Funny

    Your average girl is more attractive than most porn stars.

    True, but your average girl won't let the average /. reader watch her doing any of that stuff.

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  13. OK. The wife is finally gone ... by Zero__Kelvin · · Score: 5, Informative

    "Many, if not most women in porn look pretty horrid what with the bruises, embarrassing tattoos and plastic surgery."

    You seriously need to get yourself a better source for your porn.

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  14. Re: Dare I Say by The+Wild+Norseman · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm actually uncertain what will happen to the adult movie industry after this kind of growth spurt. I mean, we've all seen what kind of a mess can take place when a company prematurely comes from behind or tries to pull out when all they really need is a little coaxing. Of course, it's not like the porn industry has to bend over backwards to provide entertainment these days.

    I think once the porn industry stops jerking us around and really starts playing hardball, then I can really get excited. I don't even mind that the porn industry kisses my ass or strokes my ego or throws the general audience a bone now and again, but this could be gigantic. I don't think I really could go either way; I've made up my mind -- I'm straight up ready and willing for this next big thing.

    In fact, I'm just about ready to give the porn industry a helping hand.

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