What are your views on 3D video in the home? I've seen quite a few [IMO] inaccurate views on this topic, so I thought I would post this up. Firstly, and perhaps obviously, there are four questions to consider when deciding whether or not you think it's worthwhile;
My story - I was of the opinion that home 3D is a gimmick, and not worthy of my time or money. However, I ended up buying a TV that just happened to have this feature. I thought it was a bonus, but also thought I'd probably never use it. Now, I am totally onboard with it. The right content, viewed in the right environment, can be otherworldly involving. Avatar 3D Blu-ray is captivating on a level that can't really be described. Basically anything CGI-based is far better that its traditional, two dimensional version. Live action stuff is mostly less convincing though, and almost always results in at least some degree off the 'cardboard cutout' feeling. Supported video games are also incredibly immersive.
Also, I personally do not suffer from any discomfort at all. My brain settles into it within a minute or so and it feels natural (again, depending on the content). Essentially, it's entirely dependent on the content and the display showing it. Crap stuff will always look crap. Good stuff on a crap display might look crap. Either way, the big film makers are signed up, so it will only improve. On the subject of glasses. I personally don't care. I can play a 3D video game for several hours, and not even be aware that I am wearing them.
What are your views and experiences? If you have the ability to use it, do you like it? Do you hate it? Have you never seen it but think it's rubbish? Have you seen a crappy demo in a shop and then told everyone you know, that it's rubbish?
BTW if you answered 'NO" to question four, then please move along to the next thread.
- Have you seen decent content, not crappy demos and broadcast TV?
- Have you seen it on a good 3D display?
- Do you get headaches?
- Do you give a s**t?
My story - I was of the opinion that home 3D is a gimmick, and not worthy of my time or money. However, I ended up buying a TV that just happened to have this feature. I thought it was a bonus, but also thought I'd probably never use it. Now, I am totally onboard with it. The right content, viewed in the right environment, can be otherworldly involving. Avatar 3D Blu-ray is captivating on a level that can't really be described. Basically anything CGI-based is far better that its traditional, two dimensional version. Live action stuff is mostly less convincing though, and almost always results in at least some degree off the 'cardboard cutout' feeling. Supported video games are also incredibly immersive.
Also, I personally do not suffer from any discomfort at all. My brain settles into it within a minute or so and it feels natural (again, depending on the content). Essentially, it's entirely dependent on the content and the display showing it. Crap stuff will always look crap. Good stuff on a crap display might look crap. Either way, the big film makers are signed up, so it will only improve. On the subject of glasses. I personally don't care. I can play a 3D video game for several hours, and not even be aware that I am wearing them.
What are your views and experiences? If you have the ability to use it, do you like it? Do you hate it? Have you never seen it but think it's rubbish? Have you seen a crappy demo in a shop and then told everyone you know, that it's rubbish?
BTW if you answered 'NO" to question four, then please move along to the next thread.
