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RE: "I found it nauseating and unpleasant compared to good traditional film." - The world consensus differs.

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In Reply to: RE: "I found it nauseating and unpleasant compared to good traditional film." - The world consensus differs. posted by Audiophilander on February 15, 2010 at 11:46:59

>> I just talked to an A/V specialist last weekend (from whom I've purchased Gallo Reference gear) who absolutely raved about the 3D prospects of Avatar! He's seen it several times projected in different ways, but the IMAX 3D is apparently KILLER (I've seen it in 3D, but not the IMAX 3D). He is already gearing up for 3D sales (most of his clientele are high-end HT enthusiasts). <<
Hooray for him, but there are maybe three films of Avatar's hype released each decade and it is impractical to buy a new display and other hardware for these few titles...despite the saps who make up his clientele. I saw it on IMAX 3D and as I've said before, it did not wow me. It seemed like many staggered 2D layers and not real 3D. I preferred the visuals in an HD broadcast of an Avatar ad I saw on my kuro plasma. The color and detail was much more attractive than it was in the theater. Frankly if you put the images side by side, I don't see how anyone would choose the 3D unless they are into gimmicks for the sake of gimmicks.
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Edits: 02/15/10

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Like I said, the world consensus apparently differs from yours; that goes for the overall impression of 3D too. - Audiophilander 16:27:59 02/15/10 (1)
> > > "there are maybe three films of Avatar's hype released each decade and it is impractical to buy a new display and other hardware for these few titles..." < < <

A lot more 3D films are on the way, most with less "hype," but since hype seems to be what you're all about I could see how that might impact your impression of this relatively new more involving cinematic experience. The bottom line is that GAME CONSOLES will probably lead the way, just your revered PS3 tipped the balance in BD acceptance.

I find it rather amusing that you now seem to be doing a 180 in respect to what has become a hot movie and game playing technology when I'm pretty sure that SONY will be in the vanguard of marketing the new 3D format to gamers and film enthusiasts as it gets rolled out this year.

> > > "Frankly if you put the images side by side, I don't see how anyone would choose the 3D unless they are into gimmicks for the sake of gimmicks." < < <

Immersing one's self in a more involving, realistic film experience isn't gimmickry unless you perceive most technical advances to film as gimmicks. Was Cinemascope a gimmick? How about Technicolor? Is surround sound a gimmick? Is the whole concept of "home theater" a gimmick? Arguments could be made that all technical advances to film entertainment were gimmicks when first introduced, but it's a slippery slope. You'd better give some serious thought to which side of the anachronistic fence you really want to root yourself if you're going to start cheerleading the world's last Luddite colony. ;^>

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- RE: Like I said, the world consensus apparently differs from yours; that goes for the overall impression of 3D too. - Jazz Inmate 15:30:18 02/16/10 (0)
  > > A lot more 3D films are on the way, most with less "hype," but since hype seems to be what you're all about I could see how that might impact your impression of this relatively new more involving cinematic experience. The bottom line is that GAME CONSOLES will probably lead the way, just your revered PS3 tipped the balance in BD acceptance. < <
  
  Junior was lucky to get a PS3. He ain't getting a new display. And my point about hype was that this whole push for 3D is to capitalize on the hype of Avatar. Once that's gone, all you're left with is a gimmick and memories of a winter blockbuster. For future reference, people who are deeply into jazz are not all about hype.
  
  > > I find it rather amusing that you now seem to be doing a 180 in respect to what has become a hot movie and game playing technology when I'm pretty sure that SONY will be in the vanguard of marketing the new 3D format to gamers and film enthusiasts as it gets rolled out this year. < <
  
  I was never into Sony for the sake of Sony--that was your misinterpretation of why I adopted Blu-ray and spoke on its behalf. Sony can build all the 3D gear it wants; I won't be buying any. I wouldn't even download the 3D update for the PS3 if I could help it. But the PS3 downloads updates automatically.
  
  > > Immersing one's self in a more involving, realistic film experience isn't gimmickry unless you perceive most technical advances to film as gimmicks. < <
  
  This coming from a guy who wasn't even interested in lossless audio for movie tracks.
  
  > > Was Cinemascope a gimmick? How about Technicolor? Is surround sound a gimmick? Is the whole concept of "home theater" a gimmick? Arguments could be made that all technical advances to film entertainment were gimmicks when first introduced, but it's a slippery slope. You'd better give some serious thought to which side of the anachronistic fence you really want to root yourself if you're going to start cheerleading the world's last Luddite colony. < <
  
  Was Jaws a gimmick? No. Was Jaws 3D a gimmick? Yes.
  
  Case closed.
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