It's not only a 3D-capable Blu-ray player, but also a movie streamer that can pull content from both Sony's library which includes a smattering of 3D movies and games and Vudu see below. I don't own a PS3, so I don't have pricing or selection info. E-mails to Sony's PR department went unanswered. If you're a PS3 user, perhaps you can share some details in the comments.
Vudu This Wal-Mart-owned movie-streaming service has yet to really catch on against the likes of Amazon and Netflix, but it currently has one of the largest 3D-movie catalogs anywhere -- an impressive 50 titles at last count.
And a lot of the best 3D flicks aren't there, including "Despicable Me" and "Hugo. For my money, the smart way to enjoy 3D at home is to rent or buy 3D Blu-ray discs. That affords you not only the best picture and sound quality, but also the widest selection. Have you found a better source for 3D movies? Tell me about it in the comments. There are a lot of "comin'-at-ya" effects, but they're not just thrown in; they're part of the martial arts action integration.
Interior and exterior shots have an extraordinary amount of realistic depth, as Tsui Hark uses an excellent technique of placing characters strategically between both foreground and background objects. In addition, the colorfully layered period costumes are very detailed. Even the English subtitles are strategically placed just in front of the plane of the characters speaking the lines. However, if you find the subtitle reading distracting, consider opting for the English dub.
The Blu-ray Disc transfer is bright, thus translating well to 3D viewing with minimal brightness loss. However, if you prefer viewing the film in English, the English dubbed soundtrack is in Dolby Digital 2. Even if you're not a fan of Asian martial arts films, the 3D Blu-ray Disc release of Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is a great film to show off how good 3D can be when it's done right. The 3D Blu-ray Disc release of this film is a great example of 3D technology that's integral to the story, provided you have a 3D TV or video projector and 3D-enabled Blu-ray Disc player.
After a devastating accident, celebrated-but-egotistical medical doctor Steven Strange loses the ability to use his hands for performing complex surgeries. Desperate for a cure, he travels to Katmandu, Nepal. However, instead of finding a cure, he is thrust on a journey of discovery that takes him to unseen dimensions, ultimately facing off against powerful inter-dimensional and dark entities that threaten the universe. The 3D effects are excellent, acting as the perfect tool to transport the viewer into alternate realities.
Some scenes are reminiscent of the effects used in the film Inception , but Doctor Strange takes it much further. The aspect ratio of the film does change periodically between 2. The film was shot in 2D and was post-converted to 3D by Stereo D and Legend 3D, and it's one of the best examples of post-production 2D-to-3D conversion done so far, a true testament to how 3D technology has matured.
This was the film that started the current 3D trend, and it's still one of the best ever, deserving a top spot in your 3D Blu-ray Disc library. From the opening space arrival scene to the final battle, this film has it all in terms of a 3D feast for the eyes. This film's 3D aspect takes a more natural approach. There is very little of the "comin'-at-ya" type of 3D effects commonly used in 3D movies. Instead, director James Cameron opts for a more textural approach to 3D that actually draws you into the fantastical world of Pandora.
The soundtrack is a great example of well-blended and properly balanced audio mixing, which makes it the perfect complement for the video presentation. Avatar is a benchmark for 3D viewing. Kong Skull Island features an exotic location, giant monsters, and lots of action. Hold on to your seat as Kong takes out his anger on the flying helicopters!
Although originally shot in 2D and converted to 3D in post-production, you can tell that care was taken to get the 3D version exactly right.
The 3D effect takes advantage of the natural depth in the exotic landscapes, which draws you into the movie. Also, the size difference between humans and monsters, and the perspective of multiple mountains and trees alongside valleys and rivers, make for effective visual storytelling.
A night scene where Kong faces off with Samuel L. Jackson shows off how well 3D enhances multiple objects in different planes.
However, there is a lot of going on in this movie. Locations are constantly changing with their own 3D characteristics and, of course, there is a heavy mix of live-action and CGI for both locations and some key characters. The 3D technology provides depth but isn't overly exaggerated, so it doesn't distract you from the story. If you want to immerse the viewer in 3D video, it would be nice to also immersive them in 3D audio. The 3D experience draws viewers in from the opening crawl to Storm Troopers lined up inside a Drop Ship, to a nighttime raid on a village, to the massive interior depth of a wrecked star destroyer.
The 3D collector's edition comes with many extras, including both standard Blu-ray and DVD versions of the film and several "making of" mini-documentaries. From the wide expanse of space to claustrophobic space capsule interiors, Gravity delivers one of the most impressive 3D movie viewing experiences so far on Blu-ray Disc.
Even more noteworthy is that this is a 2D-to-3D conversion. The only on-camera cast members are Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Gravity is a great dramatic and visual film, but its 5. There's also interesting supplementary material, including a documentary narrated by Ed Harris on the issue of space junk that is crowding near-Earth space, and a short additional scene that shows the other side of a radio communication between Sandra Bullock's character and someone on Earth.
Other material includes the film's pre-production and production process, as well as some interesting shot breakdowns. Gravity is a must-have have for your collection.
Just about all superhero films are released in 3D these days, and while some provide a good 3D viewing experience, others leave you asking, "why bother? Since the film deals with a superhero who can shrink and grow at will, there are abundant opportunities to take advantage of 3D. The contrast between Ant-Man in his tiny state in relation to giant-sized ants, rocks, plants, and humans makes for a fun viewing experience.
Definitely, take note of the bathtub scene! In addition to 3D, the film also features a great balance of adventure and humor, as well as the presence of veteran actor Michael Douglas and the smart and sassy Evangeline Lily. If you like Ant-Man , its sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp , carries on in the same 3D tradition, so pick both of them up. Region-code free version available via Amazon UK. From the casting announcement that Scarlett Johansson was going to play "Major" in this adaptation of the classic manga and anime story, this film was not warmly received by critics and fans.
However, that aside, the film does have a lot to offer. Not only does Scarlett Johansson "dive" into the role, but the film recreates a few key scenes from the anime check out the Making of Ghost in the Shell feature on the 2D Blu-ray for visual details. In addition, Ghost in the Shell provides an excellent platform for 3D execution. From the futuristic urban landscapes to the mid-air holograms, the 3D effects are very convincing, providing excellent depth.
Also, both the production and costume designers beautifully adapted the look of the previous anime version, placing it in a 3D environment. If you're a 3D fan who missed this one in the theater, and have resisted getting the 3D Blu-ray version, you should parallel Scarlett Johansson's leap and get it. The Adventures of Tintin is a great example of how 3D can effectively enhance the visual viewing experience and complement storytelling.
In the hands of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, Tintin is brought to the screen in grand fashion, with great action and adventure, in the vein of Saturday matinees and Spielberg's own Indiana Jones films.
Tintin makes an excellent transition from page to film, with distinctive and memorable characters, supplying the perfect balance of thrills and comedy. Also provided are access codes to an Ultraviolet Digital Copy of the film. The 3D and 2D Blu-ray versions both provide a great viewing experience, but the 3D version is one of the better 3D transfers, retaining excellent detail and color, and holding up in fast-motion sequences. One thing that may have contributed to conversion's bad rep was that in the early era of digital 3D when 3D movies were starting to get mainstream after the success of Avatar, a number of films that were never planned to be released in 3D had a last-minute conversion.
Due to limited time to complete them and lower budgets, they were usually on the subtle side. That doesn't mean they were bad because most weren't. While not nearly as powerful as other conversions, most were accurate and an improvement nonetheless. Today, conversions of this caliber can be achieved very affordably. Nowadays, though, the whole thing is irrelevant.
Not only are most 3D films planned on being converted from the very beginning, but the methods and quality have leaped to the extent that the conversions of today, which make up most 3D movies, look just as good or often better than one filmed that way, giving the filmmakers more creative control. On that note about conversions, it's worth emphasizing that at this point in history, there is no software in existence that is capable of converting media into 3D without any human intervention.
If you want to watch 3D, you'll need a 3D movie on Blu-ray, a 3D video game with everything set up properly, a 3D stream from the internet, or 3D content you record yourself with a 3D camera or camcorder.
The automated 2D to 3D feature on your TV or that great cheap 2D to 3D software you see online is, for a fact, too good to be true, with no exceptions. Outside of Blu-ray 3D, stereoscopic video is usually delivered with the left and right eye views squeezed into a single HD video, with side by side being the most common and over and under coming next. One thing to beware of is that some YouTube videos have been converted to so-called 3D by simply duplicating the same video side by side for viewing on a VR device.
Please note, however, that the resulting video will still be flat, as 3D images are slightly different than each other from different perspectives. Anaglyph 3D, the kind where you wear red and blue glasses, has always been a compromise that degraded the picture quality and lessened the potential effect.
However, what many don't realize is that the two major quality 3D viewing methods used today have been in place since almost the very beginning.
Shutter glasses, which flicker the left and right views in sync with electronic eyewear, were first used almost a century ago and resurged for home consumer use in the s with the invention of LCDs. They have been on the market ever since. Polarized glasses, which are simpler and allow a brighter picture, were used back in the 3D craze of the s all the way up to the present.
Now, however, they're the most popular format used in movie theaters worldwide. If you're waiting for that elusive glasses-free 3DTV that's always just around the corner, you may be in for a long wait. While such technology does exist on some cell phones and most notably the Nintendo 3DS, such screens are intended for one viewer at a time.
Working with a bigger screen with multiple viewers and viewing angles that wouldn't overwhelm an average consumer is something that a whole other article could be written about. Suffice it to say, don't hold your breath.
The technology used today is probably older than you are and provides the best picture quality for the best price. Maybe sometime down the road, just maybe.
The videos below go more in-depth into the various major and obscure technologies used to bring 3D to your eyes over the decades. One favorite headline seen every year since its latest rebirth is that 3D is dead. While it's true that the concept of 3D television shows never got off the ground, 3D movies are bigger than ever and a standard release format for most tentpole films that filmmakers don't think twice about.
Actually, 3D movies have been released on home video non-stop since the beginning of home video itself, starting with field sequential VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD for use with shutter glasses. Since then, it has remained a steady but niche market. With almost every new 3D movie that comes to theaters, a Blu-ray 3D version comes out several months later, and these can be ordered affordably from Amazon.
Unfortunately, due to the widespread shutdowns of , and 3D being a format that makes most of its money in the theater, far fewer 3D versions of films were released that year, and films that were initially planned that way were shifted to 2D only streaming releases.
With the combination of multiple planned 3D movies in the near future and the reopening of areas around the world, may end up being a better year for 3D, but thankfully, new movies are not the sole source of recent 3D releases. Companies such as Warner Brothers and the 3D Film Archive have also undertaken restorations of vintage 3D movies that were filmed that way with early 3D film camera rigs, restoring these historical and technological treasures and preserving them, sometimes looking better than they ever have.
Many are available now , and more are always in the works. Vudu also offers many 3D features and shorts for digital streaming, some of which are available nowhere else, but unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be being maintained, and their device compatibility will lead most users to give up.
While no new 3D flat-panel TVs have been introduced in the last few years, 3D projectors continue to be made. Going back to VR, any smartphone preferably with at least p resolution can be used as a 3D personal cinema for videos in side-by-side format.
Just view videos from YouTube or movies from your own collection legally, of course through a VR headset. The videos below explore some of the vintage 3D content being restored, as well as more recent devices. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.
Do you have an example of a new TV that features 3D? Answer: You are correct, no new models support 3D. If you buy one used, like I did recently, your most recent options are 4K. You mentioned that 3D Blu-rays are still sold overseas. Is the quality the same as in the U. Answer: Yes!
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