Is 3D Worth It?
Sarah Hannush
Erik Moellering
Eng 112 - YD4
10 September 2014
Category Excellent Fair Poor
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Summary
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Abstract
This paper takes a look at the use of 3D in the film industry and how it affects people. Also looked at are some possible good and bad things coming from the use of 3D in movies. 3D movies are increasing in popularity and any side effects from viewing these need to be brought to light. Two different yet similar studies were reviewed about physical symptoms provoked by the act of watching a 3D movie. Take a look at the first person account from …show more content…
However, the concept of 3D filming and imagery isn’t as new as people think it is. Cynthia Freeland (2012) mentions this in her brief history of 3D: “It has roots going back at least to the stereoscopic photography pioneered in the 19th century by Sir Charles Wheatstone as early as 1833” (p. 555). The first 3D film wasn’t until around 90 years after this development of stereoscopic photography, in 1922. The style really took hold in the 1950s, when movies of different genres began being produced with this effect. Over time the technology has changed, and with all changes and innovations come kinks, bugs, little problems that need to be resolved. In the case of 3D technology, some wonder if working on those problems is even worth it, if it doesn’t outweigh the benefits. Others believe 3D is the way of the future and that it truly will be the next big thing. After the success of James Cameron’s Avatar, more and more films began to release in 3D, some even being reworked in post production just to be able to turn a film that was originally meant for 2D screens into one meant to be shown in 3D. Animated films, fantasy films, and science fiction films seem to make up the bulk of what is released, though they are not all released as 3D. As long as such things continue to do well in the box office, then why shouldn’t 3D be used? 3D does have a place in the future …show more content…
“Stereoblindness is estimated to affect 3 to 15 percent of the populattion, mostly due to poor binocular vision.’It means the one in 30 persons will not be able to see 3D at all, and one in six has some sort of stereoscopic vision impairment’ (Mendiburu, 24)” (Freeland, p.552). ”Cynthia Freeland is a stereoblind person and had avoided 3D movies because of this fact, seeing no point to it. However, when she did see one, she was surprised to find that it worked to an extent, “When I tried on the special glasses, amazingly, I saw a clear picture. Further to my surprise, I could actually perceive some instances of 3D depth effects” (p. 551) This could, perhaps, be taken further in the future so that all can view the movie in full 3D. It’s also possible that it could be applied to optometry to work on an actual cure for this problem.
Conclusion
3D movies are not going to be going anywhere any time soon, despite any faults to them, though 2D movies won’t be losing their popularity, either. The sickness that could be felt when viewing a movie is 3D should be checked by an optometrist. 3D could open the door for new things in optometry, and it could be the future of the film industry. It may not be necessary to the movie, or it might be, but many enjoy it and will continue to enjoy it, despite the portion of the population that has trouble viewing
Sarah Hannush
Erik Moellering
Eng 112 - YD4
10 September 2014
Category Excellent Fair Poor
APA Formatting
Number (4 total) & Quality of Sources (scholarly and 1 website)
Annotation:
Summary
Annotation: Evaluation
Annotation: Reflection
Abstract
This paper takes a look at the use of 3D in the film industry and how it affects people. Also looked at are some possible good and bad things coming from the use of 3D in movies. 3D movies are increasing in popularity and any side effects from viewing these need to be brought to light. Two different yet similar studies were reviewed about physical symptoms provoked by the act of watching a 3D movie. Take a look at the first person account from …show more content…
However, the concept of 3D filming and imagery isn’t as new as people think it is. Cynthia Freeland (2012) mentions this in her brief history of 3D: “It has roots going back at least to the stereoscopic photography pioneered in the 19th century by Sir Charles Wheatstone as early as 1833” (p. 555). The first 3D film wasn’t until around 90 years after this development of stereoscopic photography, in 1922. The style really took hold in the 1950s, when movies of different genres began being produced with this effect. Over time the technology has changed, and with all changes and innovations come kinks, bugs, little problems that need to be resolved. In the case of 3D technology, some wonder if working on those problems is even worth it, if it doesn’t outweigh the benefits. Others believe 3D is the way of the future and that it truly will be the next big thing. After the success of James Cameron’s Avatar, more and more films began to release in 3D, some even being reworked in post production just to be able to turn a film that was originally meant for 2D screens into one meant to be shown in 3D. Animated films, fantasy films, and science fiction films seem to make up the bulk of what is released, though they are not all released as 3D. As long as such things continue to do well in the box office, then why shouldn’t 3D be used? 3D does have a place in the future …show more content…
“Stereoblindness is estimated to affect 3 to 15 percent of the populattion, mostly due to poor binocular vision.’It means the one in 30 persons will not be able to see 3D at all, and one in six has some sort of stereoscopic vision impairment’ (Mendiburu, 24)” (Freeland, p.552). ”Cynthia Freeland is a stereoblind person and had avoided 3D movies because of this fact, seeing no point to it. However, when she did see one, she was surprised to find that it worked to an extent, “When I tried on the special glasses, amazingly, I saw a clear picture. Further to my surprise, I could actually perceive some instances of 3D depth effects” (p. 551) This could, perhaps, be taken further in the future so that all can view the movie in full 3D. It’s also possible that it could be applied to optometry to work on an actual cure for this problem.
Conclusion
3D movies are not going to be going anywhere any time soon, despite any faults to them, though 2D movies won’t be losing their popularity, either. The sickness that could be felt when viewing a movie is 3D should be checked by an optometrist. 3D could open the door for new things in optometry, and it could be the future of the film industry. It may not be necessary to the movie, or it might be, but many enjoy it and will continue to enjoy it, despite the portion of the population that has trouble viewing