#autostereoscopic

No Returning Home (4K UHD Review)

Reviewed by: Bill Hunt Revision date: April 10, 2022 Format: Blu-Ray disc Director Jon Watts Release date) 2021 (April 12, 2022) Studio(s) Columbia/Pascal Pictures/Marvel Studios (Sony Pictures) Film/program category: A Video Note: A Audio quality: A Additional Rank: B- Review [Editor’s Note: It’s difficult to write a spoiler-free review of this film, though a sincere effort has been made…

No Way Home (4K UHD Review)

Reviewed by: ticket hunting Review date: April 10, 2022 Format: blu ray disc director jon watts release dates) 2021 (April 12, 2022) studies) Columbia/Pascal Pictures/Marvel Studios (Sony Pictures) Movie/show rating: AN Video grade: AN Sound grade: AN Grade Extras: B- Check [Editor’s Note: It’s difficult to write a spoiler-free review of this film, though a sincere effort has been made to…

Nowadays computer 3D technologies are topic of present and are field of state-of-the-art research and dynamical development. Their main goal is to provide the observers of computer simulated environments with 3D perception. 3D computer display technologies play base role in this three-dimensional visualization. This report presents the results from the investigations into a multiview autostereoscopic 3D display technology developed by Philips 3D Solutions with the purpose of creating images and video for these kind devices.

This is a review of One Approach for Creation of Images and Video for a Multiview Autostereoscopic 3D Display. Following is a relevant quote and information pertaining to my thesis:

“A matter of interest is exploring the possibility for developing interactive applications for 3D displays. This kind of applications gives users the opportunity to interact with objects in a computer simulated world in real time. Thus the time for remaining in this virtual environment is not limited and decisions what to do and where to go are made by the user. These applications will offer an opportunity for creation of virtual worlds through the multiview autostereoscopic 3D displays.” - pg. 322

Everyone that stood up to be counted amongst the 3D TV evangelists just took a body blow today, when ESPN announced they were going to discontinue their 3D Channel.  Many consumer 3D advocates heralded this channel as the "savior" of the 3D dilemma, bringing "real" 3D to the "masses". "Sports is the key to widespread adoption" was a phrase I heard more than once. Clearly, the "masses" are not concerned enough about 3D to either A) spend the money for a 3D TV (projected 3D TV sales are off by about 3000% in the last 5 years), or B) spend the money for ESPN 3D.

In my opinion, until they make a "glasses-free" (aka "auto stereoscopic") consumer-priced, 3D television set, stereoscopic 3D will remain the darling of a select group of filmmakers and studio executives looking to boost weekend box office results, or provide a more immersive experience for about 5% of the audience that actually cares.

I like 3D, most of the time.  I don't mind paying a little more to see something that was PROPERLY shot in 3D (Avatar, and...well...that's it).  But these people are totally phoning it in at this point.  When the studios stop converting 2D images to 3D to boost box office receipts, I'll start paying a little more attention.