AVATAR and 3D in general.... — Page 9

skyjedi2005 said:

Warbler said:

skyjedi2005 said:

Wait a minute the dudes that pointed out star trek 2009 was a ripoff of star wars.  Those guys are geniuses.Lol.

it was?  it certainly didn't seem that way to me. 

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1910892

yeah, ok I suppose there are similarities.  I guess I just hadn't thought about it too much. 

Today the pub....tomorrow the world.... -  http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Sky-To-Show-Worlds-First-Sports-Event-Live-In-3D-Arsenal-v-Man-Utd-To-Be-Screened-In-Nine-Pubs/Article/201001415536976?f=rss

3D Blu-ray players now exist....and look like this.... -  http://marketsaw.blogspot.com/2010/01/3d-geek-alert-pre-orders-now-available.html

From the creator of the soon-to-be-3D Star Wars saga, comes....fairies?! -  http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2010/jan/28/star-wars-george-lucas-avatar

Here's a recent short video showing just how SKY broadcasts all this 3D malarky here in the UK -  http://tv.sky.com/skys-3d-telly-news

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you know, I just had an idea.    I wonder if 3D instant replays might be able to help in officiating sporting events?

RedLetterMedia (who made that 70 minute Phantom Menace review) has posted his review of Avatar:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJarz7BYnHA

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzKwTcGO_0

Interesting James Cameron interview where he discusses his thoughts on 2D-3D 'conversion', and what's on the November 'Special Edition' release of 'AVATAR', among other things - http://www.collider.com/2010/03/24/james-cameron-interview-avatar-blu-ray-also-talks-titanic-3d-and-avatar-2/

As 'Avatar' has just been given it's first dvd/blu-ray release, I thought I'd link to a few 3D-related items here again.

I recently caught my first 'polarized' live-action 2D-3D 'conversion' in the shape of Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland', so I've now got an initial opinion about the process compared to 'Avatar's.  After I've braved the much-critisized 'quickie-conversion' of 'Clash of the Titans' in a couple of days, I'll post some thoughts.

Something that was unexpectedly shown before the 'Alice' showing I saw, was a 3D version of this 'Doctor Who' preview trailer which I'd happened to see on tv the day before.  It was 'converted' it seems, and looked amazingly effective I thought - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpbmMhNe6aA 

In the meantime, here's some stuff on the whole 2D-3D thing that I've come across recently -

Here's an interview from someone involved with the 'conversion' of 'Alice' -

http://marketsaw.blogspot.com/2010/03/legend-3d-founder-barry-sandrew-phd.html

Here's how the 2D-3D process seems to be achieved -

http://www.slate.com/id/2243118/?from=rss

....though not necessarily by the 'Prime Focus' process  -

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/article/788053--canadian-effect-whiz-whips-clash-of-the-titans-into-3d?bn=1

Here's some reactions to 'quickie-conversions' in general - 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/03/movies/03threed.html?src=mv

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118017453.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&ref=bd_film

Here's some snippets to do with two upcoming 3D movies that I'm definately keen to see eventually -

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/03/tron-legacy-director-we-are-on-a-new-server-now.html

http://www.shadowlocked.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115:exclusive-alien-prequel-will-be-3d&catid=38:movie-news

Here's some more 3D-related thoughts from Cameron -

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2010/03/james-cameron/1

http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/04/20/james-cameron-talks-to-ew-about-avatar-dvd-the-sequel-and-the-future-of-3-d-and-why-clash-of-the-titans-isnt-it

Personally, I'm hoping all the completed 'Future Earth' shots are going to be incorporated amongst the 6 minutes extra in the 'extended' version.  They're the ones I'd most like to see -

Here's an idea of what's in store for 'Avatar 2' -

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/04/james-cameron-talks-the-enironment-the-avatar-sequel-and-more.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+The_Hero_Complex+(The+Hero+Complex

Here's the latest on the PS3 3D upgrade for gamers -

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/ps3-won-t-get-3d-blu-ray-support-in-june-683702

http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/108/1085559p1.html

It looks like the 3D tv launch is off to a promising start -

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601093&sid=auzWxPLpD9SE

....seems like 3D might be the future of 'home viewing' after all -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeOm-V6GJ7w

I'm still skeptical of transferring a movie originally made in 2D into 3D.  I think its like colorizing a b&w movie.    I don't want to see this done to old classics.

Well Warbler, it's certainly going to be interesting to see just how many older 2D movies will end up being 'converted' in the next few years, not just for 'theatrical' re-release but for the upcoming '3D blu-ray' format too.

There's plenty of past movies that I'd be keen to see 'dimensionalized', as long as it's not done in a slapdash way.  I guess it comes down to if you like the effect or not.  Personally speaking, the 'conversion' technology amazes me, but like anything else, some companies will manage to do it better than others I guess.  It's still early days though, and things will hopefully improve as time goes on. 

I'm especially interested to see how the 'home viewing' side of things pans out eventually, where the 3D format is concerned.

It seems like 'AVATAR' is still breaking records - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3icc341acc4f9c061e3f5665cc99fe23f2

By the way, as I mentioned in my previous post, one of the upcoming 3D movies I'm most looking forward to is the 'ALIEN' prequel.  Here's a rough idea of what it's going to focus on, that I've just come across - http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/04/23/alien-prequel-update-ridley-scott/

whatever they do, they better still keep the original 2D versions available.     I'm not watching Casablanca in 3D, thank you very much.

I'm sure that 2D versions will always be around, and that many movies will probably never get 'dimensionalized'.

I'm with you, I wouldn't particularly want to see 'Casablanca' in 3D, but something like 'Forbidden Planet' could be fun from the back catalog.

Anyways, it seems that Ridley is actually planning two 3D 'alien' prequels now! - http://www.collider.com/2010/04/23/ridley-scott-confirms-alien-prequel-will-be-shot-in-3d/

Human ends up in alien / alien ends up in human.

lol

Been kinda busy of late, but I meant to add this here about the limited re-release that is currently happening with this, since 27th AUGUST.  I'm disappointed to read that it looks like the 'Future Earth' scenes are still being omitted after all though, and will likely only end up on the longer, 'unfinished' DVD/Blu-ray version  -

AVATAR: SPECIAL EDITION

1st Trailer -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPqkRDKfrbU

2nd Trailer -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLylzuf1MWA

There's been a few other interesting developments on the 3D front recently too, and I'll go into them sometime soon, when I can.

Sounds like the re-release hasn't sold too many tickets...

'Never' is a rather silly hard-sell so soon after the original release.

If I'm reading this latest James Cameron interview below correctly, then it now seems that the 'Future Earth' scenes are being incorporated into the 'finished'-quality extended DVD/Blu-ray version, after all!  :)

Unlike the current 'AVATAR: Special Edition' theatrical re-release which has approx. 9 minutes extra, the 'Collector's Edition' DVD will include a version which has approx. 16 minutes extra added...including over 4 minutes worth of the 'Future Earth' opening.  This is bound to be the definitive version, and these 'grimy cityscapes' should make for a dramatic contrast to the lush jungles of Pandora -  http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2010/08/interview_with_james_cameron_o.html

Here's a couple of clips that actually show some glimpses of AVATAR's 'Future Earth' intro. on the upcoming release in November...in glorious 2D for now...

1st trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryTAXw-TmU4

2nd trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTtBXpw8db4

And here's full info on the release...it's looking mighty impressive.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#100510a