The Official "I'm totally over this whole 3D fad; Totally!" Thread

The 3D Fad

  • Love it!

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • Over it

    Votes: 15 78.9%
  • I'm somewhere in the middle

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • 3D? is that a bra size???

    Votes: 2 10.5%

  • Total voters
    19

00Kevin

Indyfan
3d was cool whenever you went to disneyland and saw some 15 minute short that was intended to be shown in 3d, thus the effects have been the main priority of the production team and are often pretty good. but for an entire feature it just seems overdone and is becoming more of a distraction than anything. sure, it was kinda cool at first, but after a few minutes of it i feel like i've had it. Some movies (ie clash of the titans) are just throwing 3d on at the last second for the sake of saying that they have a 3d version, and the 3d isn't really all that impressive anyways.

the bottom line: I'm going to the theater for a movie experience, not a 3D experience. Thoughts?





PS: does anyone else think that this little guy is dodging the bullet:

:gun: - - - - - :hat:

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Never was into it. It was a stupid gimmick when it was around briefly in the 50s, again in the 80s-- I don't know what they expect to be different this time around. Every 30 years they do this stupid experiment when they're hurting for money and want to reinvigorate ticket sales. Every 30 years it hits hard at first and dies quickly.
 

IAdventurer01

Well-known member
To be fair, I have yet to see some these 3D films (outside of amusement parks.)
However, I just don't understand the point. In terms of clarity and even general depth of field, a well filmed, HD piece can seem to be naturally 3D. When the 3D effect is forced, I feel that it makes the whole image less natural, therefore less lifelike and a step backwards visually for the industry.

Not to mention that the 3D effect does not work for everyone. I forget the statistic, but a fairly large portion of the population cannot process these effects, so mass shift to 3D would be hell for these people.
 

TheMutt92

New member
The poll choices aren't as clear and specific as my opinion, so I just put in the middle. Allow me to explain...

3D is a tool, just like CGI or sound. When used properly it can enhance the movie experience such as in Avatar or Up. But the real problem behind the 3D 'fad' is that studios see it as a surefire way to gain an extra three or four bucks for every ticket sold, hence we have all these 3D conversions, which isn't true 3D (Clash of the Titans).

So as long as 3D is used properly (not gimmicky 'in-your-face'), I'm all for it. But as long as studios as simply cranking out these conversions, I'll sit and wait at home until I hear the film is being shown traditionally.
 

Violet

Moderator Emeritus
Over it.

Same reasons as RA, would also like to add that they use 3D as a excuse to jack up BO ticket prices (It's 20 bucks for one adult for a 3D movie, which equals to one standard adult movie ticket plus a third more in Australia anyway).

Personally, I believe if filmmakers want to use 3D, they should dump digital movements (such as spins) in camera shots, as those movements often make people sick :sick: and dizzy and can be quite a health hazard to a few people. Movies should be accessible to everyone, not just to those blessed with an iron stomach. You can have your digital movements without the 3D. It's also otherwise too busy visually; and I personally haven't been comfortable with the thought of viewing a few of these 3D releases, (such as Avatar and even Alice in Wonderland) for that reason.

I saw Avatar in 2D, at the drive in by the way (It was the B reel). It really would have to be something special in 3D, because I actually fell alseep watching it!

I enjoy 3D when it's short and sweet, at a theme park, along with the "4D" effects as much as anyone. But when I go to the movies, sure there's a desire to see a visual spectacle with certain genres, but above all, a compelling, well-played out story. Give me my money's worth without the busy visual headaches and spinning nausea, thank you!!!
 

indy34

New member
Totally over it
I was going to see a movie on Saturday but all the movies I wanted to see were in 3D and weren't being offered in 2D, so I thought I'd keep my $20.
 

Lance Quazar

Well-known member
Aside from IMAX documentaries, I never want to see another F-ing 3D movie again.

Ugh.

I will never go to another narrative 3d film.

It's awful, it is LESS immersive than 2d. I am always reminded that I'm watching a movie. It's distracting, pointless, adds nothing to the process. It makes the movie look further away, more removed, smaller in scope, etc.

Hate it.
 

Montana Smith

Active member
When the Eagle comic returned in the early 1980s there was a 3D strip made up of green and red ink, which you had to use the classic green and red lensed glasses to view. As a kid I was fascinated for a short while, but it was a pain to read. When my dad saw it he told me he'd seen The House of Wax in 3D back in the '50s, and that he even thought it was a silly gimmick back then.

Before the Eagle comic there was the Viewmaster with it's 3D photo images on card discs. They had the effect of layering images on top of each other, almost like scenery in a Victorian child's card theatre. In The Clash of the Titans thread Moedred quoted an article which described the 3D effects, which sounded similar to the effects created by the Viewmaster.

Based on all those experiences, I can say that I'm not fussed about 3D, and think that it will serve as a gimmick, at the expense of the film itself. If a film is good enough in the traditional elements of photography and storytelling, then I'll be immersed in it anyway, without the need of 3D technology.

Until we get full holographic film I'm not interested!
 

Indy's brother

New member
Montana Smith said:
Until we get full holographic film I'm not interested!

Here, here. Until Indy is actually cracking his whip in my living room while I duck and protect my beer from it, I really don't need it.
 

indy34

New member
Lance Quazar said:
Aside from IMAX documentaries, I never want to see another F-ing 3D movie again.
Completely agree IMAX documentaries are pretty good in 3D I still remember one about the moon it was fantastic but yes aside from those, 3D is just a gimmick.

On another note did you hear they're bringing out 3D TV...:eek:
 

JP Jones

New member
I saw Avatar in 3-D and that was it. Seeing it I really thought it was really cool and totally enhanced the experience. However, seeing the previews was awful. I saw a preview for "Despicable Me" and I felt like I was on the Tilt-A-Whirl. The movement can give one a horribly dizzing feeling. I can't contemplate sitting through a hour and a half of that. Heck, in Avatar I had to remove my glasses sometimes. I'm not saying 3-D is always going to look horrible, but I think with animation it doesn't look very good.

The main reason that I'm not really sold on 3-D is the price tag. Avatar was the exception to my rule to not go to a movie over 20 bucks because I had to see what 3-D was like and what better place than Avatar, but for any other movie I just don't want to pay so much for 3-D. It doesn't really do much to the movie other than give you some minor thrills and a upset stomach.

Like some others said, 3-D is great when your seeing a short show in an amusement park (I'm so excited to see Amazing Spider-man in IoA), but the film thing is getting tiring. I wish we could convince Hollywood that 3-D isn't so cool.
 

Goonie

New member
Don't know about how long 3D will last. What we really need is virtual reality goggles so we can watch some psychedelic Wookie porn:

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NYxjs1WHHl4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NYxjs1WHHl4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

:rolleyes:
On second thought... no. :whip:
 

Montana Smith

Active member
Goonie said:
Don't know about how long 3D will last. What we really need is virtual reality goggles so we can watch some psychedelic Wookie porn:

:rolleyes:
On second thought... no. :whip:


What the....? :confused:

All we need now is William Shatner reading his poetry to music in 3D, then we can call this 3d experiment complete!

Indy's brother said:
Here, here. Until Indy is actually cracking his whip in my living room while I duck and protect my beer from it, I really don't need it.

(y)

Some kinky devils won't even be ducking, but lining themselves up...
 
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Goonie

New member
Montana Smith said:
What the....? :confused:
What's this? An individual who hasn't seen The Star Wars Holiday Special? Oh boy, virgin blood. :D

Speaking of Star Wars...you know how they are converting Star Tours in Disneyland to 3D? Well it's actually going to be 4D! Ya. That stuff splashing on your face will be real vomit... from me. :gun:
 

Montana Smith

Active member
Goonie said:
What's this? An individual who hasn't seen The Star Wars Holiday Special? Oh boy, virgin blood. :D

Never seen it. It makes The Phantom Menace look respectable!

Goonie said:
Speaking of Star Wars...you know how they are converting Star Tours in Disneyland to 3D? Well it's actually going to be 4D! Ya. That stuff splashing on your face will be real vomit... from me. :gun:

As Cleveland would say, "That's...just...naaaasty."
 

Agent Crab

New member
I am really tired of half these movies in 3D. I really don't like watching a movie in 3D, due to I twitch and fidget alot. That I also have motion sickness.

A Movie that is in 3D is around $7.00 at the Rave threater here.
 

Montana Smith

Active member
Agent Crab said:
I am really tired of half these movies in 3D. I really don't like watching a movie in 3D, due to I twitch and fidget alot. That I also have motion sickness.

A Movie that is in 3D is around $7.00 at the Rave threater here.

I get nauseous if I try to read something in a moving car (as a passenger that is, not whilst driving). So I'd probably get queasy watching a 3D film.

3D just ain't natural. Films is flat, just like the earth. No good will ever come of it!

Humbug.
 
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