Re: 3D TV thoughts

[P3D John Ohrt <johrt@xxxxxxx>]

I think we should look at this demo as the first talkie.  First, the
talkie was a novelty, then it was a fad.  After the Jazz Singer, there
were two Hollywood classes, the believers and the bankrupt.

Right now it is a novelty.  Our 1928 vintage signal is grainy and noisy,
characteristics that don't contribute to good 3D.  Inspite of the
millions spent producing "entertainment", obviously none of us believe
it was well spent for this demo.  I doubt that they tested the segments
against a knowledgable audience and aside from some ahhs from the great
unknowing it was a bust.

Given HDTV or computer displayed digital movies ie. via DVD technology,
which is awesome and boardering on affordable, you might elivate 3D to a
fad.

The big problem is that most venture capital follows the current model. 
Make your money on the big screen, then make your money on the tapes,
second runs, and foreign distributions, then make your money on longterm
royalties.

If you agree, then the problem to conquer is the movie theaters which
are simply not equipped to show quality 3D.  Yes we have the IMAX 3D,
and that is a lot better than nothing, and no, I am not diminishing the
talents of those who make the 3D movies.  What we need is a George Lucas
or Steven Speilberg to take part in a 3D project that has quality script
and actors.  Please note that Star Wars and ET did not use big name
hollywood stars.  ( I have seen Alec Guiness on stage as well as in
English films and he is an absolutely outstanding actor, but not a
Hollywood big name star in my lexicon).  We need something to focus the
public to realize that 3D is an important extension to a film directors
arsenal.  T2 is not a bad start, but it was not primarily scripped and
directed for a 3D medium.

Just try to visualize Al Jolson starring in a silent movie called the
Jazz Singer.

We need an earth shattering equivalent for 3D.  Try to imagine a
blockbuster like Alien scripted and shot in 3D rather than the tepid
anaglyph horror movies of the 50s.


Regards,
John
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John Ohrt,  Regina, SK, Canada
johrt@xxxxxxx



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