HD 3D Movies: The Future is Coming…
Tom’s Games has an interesting little piece discussing this upcoming 3d renaissance in Hollywood. 3D movies have been available since way before my time, but it looks like Hollywood is finally putting some money behind this new format. The more I read about the major players the the movie industry shifting toward high-definition stereo 3d film-making, the more I think its actually going to happen. I had gotten a chance to experience the Real D technology when I saw Beowulf on opening night and I can attest, its the real deal.
The defining moment will really be when Cameron finally releases Avatar, set to debut in summer of 2009. Although no definitely release date has been set, supposedly Lucas will be releasing a 3D restoration of the original Star Wars films starting in late 09. The industry really needs to step up and get this technology in the theaters. I can’t wait for the day when watching a 2D movie would be like watching Casablanca today. Also, where is the 3d porn?
I don’t know, 3D porn might be more than consumers can handle. While I’m excited about Cameron’s Avatar in 3D I have mixed feelings about the shift to 3D in general. I think directors have to be careful to not make it a gimmick where certain shots scream “look at this 3D shot” at the expense of story and editing flow. Some of Beowulf was too blatantly showy for me.
I hear that man. 3d porn might give some people a heart attack!!!
While I liked Beowulf a lot, for its technical merit, I admit the movie had a lot of “wow! look at the pretty colors” type shots. Clearly it was more of a technology showcase for 3d movies than it was oscar-award winning material. And I guess not every movie needs to be 3d, just like there are still some indie art-house flicks filmed in black & white. But I think a lot of the hollywood blockbusters, like Transformers, would have been sick in 3d. Other movies, like Cloverfield, obviously wouldn’t need the 3d treatment.