What we are going to be considering in this article is the best way to use 3D technology. That is, what sort of things does the technology lend itself to? Films, sporting events, or what? At the moment 3d glasses are quite popular and becoming more so as the technology becomes cheaper, but what is it best for?
3D Cinema
The existence of 3D films has been around for quite a long time. They first became popular in the 50s, then the 70s and they are popular again now. There are still detractors who say that this is no more than a gimmick and it will lose popularity again soon.
However the introduction of a new, spectacular technology which takes the medium to another level always has some people making the argument against it. For example, when sound was first introduced some people complained that this would add nothing to storytelling. The same goes for when colour was introduced.
We now see the value of having sound and colour in a film, and it is rare that a film is made in black and white these days. And especially rare to find a film that is made without any dialogue. So is 3D technology destined to go the same way? Will it be as common as sound and colour is now?
This is a question that cannot be answered of course as nobody can see in to the future. If anything though, it may become as rare to see a film made which is not in 3D as it is to see a film released in black and white these days. Sometimes they are, for stylistic reasons. But do 3D films have any stylistic advantages?
It is quite clear that the use of 3D does have some stylistic advantages. In particular, it can emphasize that characters have entered in to a totally new, and strange environment. This is how it was used in the Tron sequel for instance, as well as in the seminal 3D work, Avatar.
What this shows is that there are ways to take full advantage of the technology, whereby having to wear 3d glasses is not just a gimmick, it actually adds to the telling of the story. And despite the detractors, there are bound to be visionaries in this field as well.
Sport in 3D
If you want to experience 3D without having to go to the cinema or fork out for a 3D TV then one option is to watch a 3D sporting event at the pub. There's usually at least on a week during the football season.
Does this actually add anything to the viewing experience though, seeing it in 3D? While that is almost always just a matter of opinion when it comes to 3D films, with sporting events there are some measurable advantages. This comes from the fact that 3D technology allows you to follow what is going on more directly as you will have a real experience of depth.
If you've ever watched a football match, for instance, you will probably have had the experience that the ball goes up in the air and while you think it is going in one direction, it actually lands somewhere entirely different. That sort of thing is eliminated when you are watching in 3D instead.
It is not only football that can take advantage of this though of course. For example the 2011 Wimbledon final was shown in 3D. Any sport that uses a ball is going to benefit from being viewed through 3d glasses due to the improved depth perception.
These are the main ways that 3D technology is being used at the moment, although when it becomes cheaper so that more people can afford it, 3D TV shows will also probably become more common.
3D Cinema
The existence of 3D films has been around for quite a long time. They first became popular in the 50s, then the 70s and they are popular again now. There are still detractors who say that this is no more than a gimmick and it will lose popularity again soon.
However the introduction of a new, spectacular technology which takes the medium to another level always has some people making the argument against it. For example, when sound was first introduced some people complained that this would add nothing to storytelling. The same goes for when colour was introduced.
We now see the value of having sound and colour in a film, and it is rare that a film is made in black and white these days. And especially rare to find a film that is made without any dialogue. So is 3D technology destined to go the same way? Will it be as common as sound and colour is now?
This is a question that cannot be answered of course as nobody can see in to the future. If anything though, it may become as rare to see a film made which is not in 3D as it is to see a film released in black and white these days. Sometimes they are, for stylistic reasons. But do 3D films have any stylistic advantages?
It is quite clear that the use of 3D does have some stylistic advantages. In particular, it can emphasize that characters have entered in to a totally new, and strange environment. This is how it was used in the Tron sequel for instance, as well as in the seminal 3D work, Avatar.
What this shows is that there are ways to take full advantage of the technology, whereby having to wear 3d glasses is not just a gimmick, it actually adds to the telling of the story. And despite the detractors, there are bound to be visionaries in this field as well.
Sport in 3D
If you want to experience 3D without having to go to the cinema or fork out for a 3D TV then one option is to watch a 3D sporting event at the pub. There's usually at least on a week during the football season.
Does this actually add anything to the viewing experience though, seeing it in 3D? While that is almost always just a matter of opinion when it comes to 3D films, with sporting events there are some measurable advantages. This comes from the fact that 3D technology allows you to follow what is going on more directly as you will have a real experience of depth.
If you've ever watched a football match, for instance, you will probably have had the experience that the ball goes up in the air and while you think it is going in one direction, it actually lands somewhere entirely different. That sort of thing is eliminated when you are watching in 3D instead.
It is not only football that can take advantage of this though of course. For example the 2011 Wimbledon final was shown in 3D. Any sport that uses a ball is going to benefit from being viewed through 3d glasses due to the improved depth perception.
These are the main ways that 3D technology is being used at the moment, although when it becomes cheaper so that more people can afford it, 3D TV shows will also probably become more common.
About the Author:
Wyatt Beynon is an expert on 3D tech and is regularly writing on the issue. To get more information, or to purchase your own 3d glasses go to 3D glasses.
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