To 3D Or Not To 3D: Buy The Right Hobbit Ticket
[Philip Lelyveld comment: 30 out of 35, BUT he reviewed the 24 fps version, NOT the 48 fps version. That could be another story.]
See the full review here: http://www.cinemablend.com/new/3D-Or-3D-Buy-Right-Hobbit-Ticket-34520.html
Queen in 3D debut for Xmas message
THE Queen will appear in 3D for the first time to deliver her Christmas message this year.
She will make history as she becomes the first Royal to appear in the new format in her Christmas Day speech, after Prince William refused to allow 3D cameras to film his wedding last year.
The 86-year-old monarch was filmed by the hi-tech cameras last Friday. They will make the Queen seem more life-like to those watching on a 3D television. Most 3D TVs require special glasses.
See the full story here: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4688997/Queen-in-3D-debut-for-Xmas-message.html
“LIFE OF PI” WROTE ANOTHER PAGE OF THE 3D GRAMMAR
After the successful debuts of "Life of Pi", director Ang Lee ("Brokeback Mountain," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") said in a recent interview to FastCoCreate: "3D is a film language that’s not established, but when looking at the water I don’t think we could have pulled this movie off in 2D”.
In another video talk (here under), James Cameron and Ang Lee discuss the use of 3D in "Life of Pi". The movie is standing out because of its exceptional use of technology, including stereoscopic 3D, CGI sky, and CGI tigers...
See the article here: http://www.stereoscopynews.com/hotnews/3d-movies/3d-blockbusters/2829-life-of-pi-wrote-another-page-of-the-3d-grammar.html
Charity buys 3D equipment to entertain children in hospital
The equipment is already proving very popular with the young patients as there are a variety of short 3D programmes available. The features range from exciting rollercoaster rides to calm underwater fish scenes and winter wonderlands.
Staff have noticed how the children appear more relaxed and less conscious of their discomforts when they are enthralled by the programmes on the 3D distraction equipment.
See the full story here: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10089488.Charity_buys_3D_equipment_to_entertain_children_in_hospital/
China’s first 3D documentary begins shooting in the Wudang Mountains
China's first 3D documentary began a 15-day shoot in the Wudang Mountains on Nov 1. The documentary will explore the world cultural heritage of Wudang. It will be the first episode in a large-scale 3D serial documentary, World Heritages in China.
See the full story here: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/wudang/2012-12/05/content_15989610.htm
Lytro re-shoots pics as 3D clay scenes
Okay, this strikes me as one of the better marketing ideas I’ve seen in the photo business in, like, ever.
For a few days, selected shots — even old treasured images — will be “Lytro-ized.”
Lytro is working with Screen Novelties, the demented brains behind the satirical Robot Chicken show [really — it’s demented] who will model the people and settings of a photo — and then shoot that with a new Lytro camera!
See the full story here: http://pmanewsline.com/2012/12/04/lytro-re-shoots-pics-as-3d-clay-scenes/#.UL90dqX6LiM
International 3D Society Forms I3DS-Canadian Chapter in Vancouver
The International 3D Society has announced the formation of its Canadian chapter to be based out of Vancouver BC. The Canadian Chapter will commence with the conference 3D[Fwd] on January 26th in Vancouver with an exclusive networking event on the 25th.
See the full story here: http://3droundabout.com/2012/12/8832/international-3d-society-forms-i3ds-canadian-chapter-in-vancouver.html