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3D TV is on its way to a satellite near you
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Well, got a babysitter and went to the theater with my hot date (wife); Avatar was sold out…
Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
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The danger of 3D is that, like CGI, Blair Witch Project and the like, there will soon be too many producers creating 3D content, ranging from terrible throwaway movies to Avatar clones to the few Avatar quality pictures. Yes, it comes down to talent. And as we know, talent means many things in Hollywood and in the real world. Just because there are going to be 3D tv channels and lots more 3D theaters does not mean everything should be in 3D – but it seems some of the folks making programming in new formats don’t get this.
But any time a movie makes zillions of dollars, a slew of copycats are made – mostly of bad SyFy channel quality or worse. I guess there are people who like such things or they would not keep getting made.
But the cream always rises to the top. Let’s hope Jim Cameron releases another masterpiece, probably around 2019.
As for 3D in the home, I agree that there is a use for 3D. As it is now, looking at our local weather guy in HD is plenty of realism for me – seeing his nose hairs and tweed jacket in 3D would be a bit much. I cannot think of any broadcast shows that would be better in 3D. You can’t just do it for the sake of doing it. Let me repeat for the Hollywood producers who might Google 3D public opinion – don’t do 3D just to do 3D – do it for a reason.
Now on the other hand, if Angelina Jolie were to appear in 3D in my living room, possibly with the television turned off, that would be worth the price of admission.
Mike Cohen
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[Mike Cohen] “I cannot think of any broadcast shows that would be better in 3D.”
If you mean show like Law and Order 3D I might agree, however here are some major areas of commercial broadcast TV that will greatly benefit from 3D:
1) Sports
2) Travel
3) Science
4) Cartoons
5) Nature
6) Medical (that’s your subject)David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor/Colorist
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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[Mike Cohen] “I cannot think of any broadcast shows that would be better in 3D.”
Me, I would have loved to see shows like PUSHING DAISIES, LOST or HEROES in 3D.
Or at least an episode here or there.
But we are still a way’s off from that happening, I think.
Ron Lindeboom
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I was going to suggest Lost in 3D – I think what producers of new 3D need to understand is the selective 3D as Cameron has nicely demonstrated. Only put things in 3D if they add to the story or make the scene better. Like those computer displays in the Avatar command center and the helicopter cockpits.
But sitcoms, Law and Order style shows and heaven forbid Reality Shows are just fine in 2D.
As for medical, 3D has been used for 10 years in the DaVinci robotic surgical devices. It is pretty stunning, and helps surgeons operate on beating hearts. There have been a few 3D presentations on large screens at medical conferences over the years. We actually did a 3D medical video in 1995 – everyone in the audience needed a pair of Crystal Eyes.
Cooking shows might be cool in 3D. “Everyday Italian” and “Good Eats” come to mind. Walter, better get your 3D rig up and running.
Mike Cohen
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[eric pautsch] “I think its sad that such a great film maker is now putting his efforts into a gimmick like 3D.”
Puhleeze! It’s so much easier to criticize than to create. Let us know when you’ve got something even remotely comparable to Avatar to look at… and then we’ll take cheap shots at you.
Mark
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[eric pautsch] “I think its sad that such a great film maker is now putting his efforts into a gimmick like 3D.”
Have you seen it Eric?
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor/Colorist
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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[Mark Suszko] “I really think that 3D is just another tool in the artist’s arsenal.”
YEP!
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We’re all entitled to our opinion of course.
My opinion is “your premise is foolish” when you infer the script was less than decent. I would argue there are really only three dramatic situations:
— Individual v. Individual;
— Individual v. Society;
— Individual v. Nature.Gimmick? Again, my opinion is “your familiarity of historical artifices” is lacking context. Consider “Hamlet” for example. The main draw was some kind of effect that made the ghost appear scary, probably with mirrors, so other actors could walk through it, but we don’t actually know the technique because it was lost to the ages; recall also The Globe was played during daylight.
The point being the big three of narrative (artifice, character, and action) have always been around and will always be around. Calling the artifice a gimmick is just plain… well, gimmicky criticism.
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[Richard Herd] “[Mark Suszko] “I really think that 3D is just another tool in the artist’s arsenal.”
YEP! “
NOPE!!! That’s a mixed metaphor…
Arsenals don’t contain tools — tool sheds do & toolboxes do, but arsenals contain guns and ammo.
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