While I have a long-held distaste for 3D films(aside from IMAX), I was reminded of it by reading an article saying that the Hobbit will be released in both 3D and conventional 2D formats. I've seen several movies in 3D but not very many. Over the last couple years, it seems that any action or big-time blockbuster is released in 3D, but is it a good thing?
The last thing I saw in 3D was Up by Pixar, which was a very good movie but the 3D was extremely limited. About 30 minutes in I had to take off my glasses to relieve the headache that I was getting from watching it in 3D. It definitely didn't ruin the movie for me, but I don't really want to see it again as I do with most Pixar movies. Looking at 3D outside of Pixar, the conspicuous choice to discuss in reference to 3D is Avatar. I saw it in 2D. The visuals were fantastic and everything superficial was amazing. When compared to the graphics, the story is dreadful. It's essentially the same as numerous films made over the last half century and offers very little stimulation. Acting in the film is almost non-existent since it's mostly voice-over work. When I add all this up, I get that it was an exceedingly mediocre film that should make some money and then be forgotten. It pales in comparison to great and even very good films, yet it made more money than the Catholic Church has acquired in the last 2000 years.
I guess for the average moviegoer it's a great experience because of the visuals and that's why it made so much money. That doesn't make it less frustrating that this pile of crap made an insane amount of money based on a plagiarized plot and so fancy CGI. CGI is already a detriment to many movies because it is a tool to cover up other deficiencies in the film(see Star Wars Episodes 1-3, Matrix 2-3). When used in moderation or properly, it can be a great addition to a film, but it's become a crutch for many filmmakers. Instead of having engaging fight scenes, you have shit flying everywhere and blowing up.
For me, 3D will just become another misused technology that detracts from the quality and experience of movies being made. It's already been added in as a gimmick in various movies released over the past year to increase revenue without improving any aspect of the film.
So, what do you all think about its use in films and television? It could be used well in certain circumstances, but I think it will generally detract from the core of a movie, like plot, characters, etc.
I'm not sure if there's a thread like this since the search function didn't show up anything for "3D" but did find a thread about 3D tv when I searched for "gimmick".
The last thing I saw in 3D was Up by Pixar, which was a very good movie but the 3D was extremely limited. About 30 minutes in I had to take off my glasses to relieve the headache that I was getting from watching it in 3D. It definitely didn't ruin the movie for me, but I don't really want to see it again as I do with most Pixar movies. Looking at 3D outside of Pixar, the conspicuous choice to discuss in reference to 3D is Avatar. I saw it in 2D. The visuals were fantastic and everything superficial was amazing. When compared to the graphics, the story is dreadful. It's essentially the same as numerous films made over the last half century and offers very little stimulation. Acting in the film is almost non-existent since it's mostly voice-over work. When I add all this up, I get that it was an exceedingly mediocre film that should make some money and then be forgotten. It pales in comparison to great and even very good films, yet it made more money than the Catholic Church has acquired in the last 2000 years.
I guess for the average moviegoer it's a great experience because of the visuals and that's why it made so much money. That doesn't make it less frustrating that this pile of crap made an insane amount of money based on a plagiarized plot and so fancy CGI. CGI is already a detriment to many movies because it is a tool to cover up other deficiencies in the film(see Star Wars Episodes 1-3, Matrix 2-3). When used in moderation or properly, it can be a great addition to a film, but it's become a crutch for many filmmakers. Instead of having engaging fight scenes, you have shit flying everywhere and blowing up.
For me, 3D will just become another misused technology that detracts from the quality and experience of movies being made. It's already been added in as a gimmick in various movies released over the past year to increase revenue without improving any aspect of the film.
So, what do you all think about its use in films and television? It could be used well in certain circumstances, but I think it will generally detract from the core of a movie, like plot, characters, etc.
I'm not sure if there's a thread like this since the search function didn't show up anything for "3D" but did find a thread about 3D tv when I searched for "gimmick".
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