TOTALLY3D … your guide to the world of 3D
3D Films
3DFILMS
2010 is the year for third dimension films aka 3D films. There were a few releases in 2009 however it is believed that 20 out of 170 movie blockbusters this year will be produced in 3D … a 100% increase on the last year!
So you want to experience 3D for yourself in the comfort of your own home. Well now you can as a number of titles have been released such as Final Destination 4 and My bloody valentine; Shrek, Coraline and Spy Kids are also available to buy in 3D.
It is worth pointing out that these films do not use new active 3D technology i.e. active shutter glasses but instead rely on either anaglyph or polarised glasses. New 3Dfilms such as Avatar, Alice in Wonderland etc. will need both active shutter glasses and a 3D ready TV to watch them. In addition you’ll need either a 3Dbluray or 3Ddvd player.
You can also check out our 3Dfilm previews for 2010.
3dfilms
The following 3D films are all available from top stockists Play.com and Amazon. A number of films are only available in DVD format or Blu-ray format. We recommend choosing Blu-ray versions as the quality is a lot higher. Although most 3Dfilms come with the necessary glasses you can buy extra spare 3Dglasses so you can watch with your friends.
Codes
Bluray = Bluray version available
DVD = DVD version available
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Journey to the centre of the earth
What is included = Includes both 2D and 3D Version of the feature. Commentary by Brendan Fraser and Director Eric Brevig.
Info = Bluray
Cost = £7.99
Buy Journey to the centre of the Earth3D from Play.com
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Spy Kids 3D
What is included = Includes both 2D and 3D Version of the feature. Comes with many extras including games.
Info = DVD
Cost = £14.99
Buy Spy Kids3D from Play.com
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Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3D
What is included = Includes both 2D and 3D Version of the feature. Audio commentary from director Robert Rodriguez. Comes with 3D glasses.
Info = DVD
Cost = £24.39
Buy Adventures of Shark boy and lava girl3D from Play.com
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Polar Express 3D
What is included = Includes two disks with lenticular sleeve.
Info = Bluray or DVD
Cost = £12.99
Buy Polar Express3D from Play.com
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Coraline 3D
What is included = Includes four pairs of 3D glasses and 2D version of the film. Also included commentary and making of special.
Info = Bluray or DVD
Cost = £10.99
Buy Coraline3D from Play.com
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Garfields Pet Force
What is included = TBC
Info = Bluray
Cost = £TBC
Buy Garfield3D from Play.com
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Shrek 3D
What is included = Includes commentary and many more extras.
Info = DVD
Cost = £10.99
Buy Shrek3D from Play.com
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Sea monsters 3D
What is included = Includes four pairs of 3D glasses and 2D version of the film.
Info = Bluray
Cost = £10.99
Buy Sea monsters3D from Play.com
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Step up 3D
What is included = TBC
Info = Bluray
Cost = £TBC
Buy Step up3D from Play.com
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Final Destination 4 : Death Trip 3D
What is included = Includes 2D and 3D version of films plus deleted scenes. Over 18′s only.
Info = Bluray or DVD
Cost = £9.99
Buy Final Destination3D from Play.com
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My bloody valentine 3D
What is included = Includes both 2D and 3D versions of the film.
Info = Bluray
Cost = £9.99
Buy My bloody valentine3D from Play.com
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Jonas Brothers Concert 3D
What’s included = Lots of extras.
Info = DVD
Cost = £4.99
Buy Jonas Brothers in Concert3D from Play.com
3D film previews
The following 3Dfilms are going to be released throughout 2010. Check out the various previews.
March
Alice in Wonderland3D
Preview Alice in Wonderland 3D
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Hubble3D
Preview Hubble 3D
April
Clash of the Titans3D
Preview Clash of the titans 3D
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Arabia3D
Preview Arabia 3D
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Train your dragon3D
Preview Hubble 3D
May
Shrek Forever3D
Preview Shrek forever 3D
June
Toy story3D
Preview Toy Story 3D
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Ultimate wave3D
Preview Ultimate wave 3D
July
Despicable me3D
Preview Despicable Me 3D
December
Tron Legacy3D
Preview Tron Legacy
How 3Dfilms are made
Before we look at how 3D films are made it is important to know how we are able to view films in 3D. Each of our eyes sees our surroundings with a 6.5 cm gap in between them. Due to this gap each eye does not see exactly the same thing i.e the left eye sees slightly more on the left side than the right and vice versa. It is down to the brain to combine the two images into one which creates the three dimenstional world we live in.
When it comes to 3Dfilms a special camera is used to shoot on two filmstrips simultaneously with each filmstrip acting if it was one of our eyes. The frames on the film are then projected onto the screen at the same time. For us to view the 3Dmovie and not just two overlapping images we have to wear 3D glasses. The glasses then simply enable the left eye to pick out only the shots from the left film projector and vice versa. Our brain then combines the images and hey presto you see the world in 3D.
Currently however developers are working on a way for 3Dtvs to broadcast the third dimension without the use of glasses … until then though you will have to don the specs.
You can find out more info on how 3Dfilms are made
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