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carl474

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18. "2D is compressed 3D"
Mon Sep 10, 2012, 03:59 PM
Sep 2012

We see in 3D, why settle for only 2 dimensions? I have a high performance second generation 3D and find with its blu-tooth glasses and 240 frame rate delivers 3D as good as it gets, and I saw the originals in a good theater. Movies like Avatar and Hugo look amazing on 3D TV, as were done using state of the art technology. Many normal movies and shows benefit from 2D to 3D conversion done by the TV at the flick of a button, real time. Check the avsforum site-- as I agree with comments there that 240 frame rate and processing improves most all sources-- makes them clearer, smoother. The big surprise for me was what it does- amazing effects on STILL PHOTOS ! You have to see it to really understand, but it adds texture, detail, controllable depth and pop out so that relationships of image elements become more clear-- due to relief/3D and great depth,is more effective on the still image than moving. Try it on nature photos, fantasy art and ESPECIALLY GREAT ART. On a disc of Monet art the effect is startling-- the texture of brush stroke emerge, the form , volume of trees and clouds and smoke balloon up, out, back. Forms like ocean waves, smashed together in 2d, now have space, volume, depth, and a realism that clarifies the scene. I like the fact the the brain is composing depth and creating the 3D image--- you look toward the TV and the screen but the screen morphs into an expanded field- forward and back-- no longer tied to the flat panel.

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TVs have gotten so much better in the past 10 yrs, it's dizzying. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #1
Your right 3d programming is sparse right now, but I'll be ready when it explodes. William769 Sep 2012 #2
I've played a couple of the C&C games on the Xbox, which is what I do most of my gaming on. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #4
Reading DU on a 55 inch screen for us aging guy's is awesome! William769 Sep 2012 #6
Oh, I bet. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #8
most important question is what will porn be like in 3d scarey or better loli phabay Sep 2012 #20
I already know the answer. William769 Sep 2012 #21
I don't think it fits here at all. Bonobo Sep 2012 #3
Really? Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #5
Tell your wife, I am anxiously awaiting for January when the new season of Downton Abbey premieres. William769 Sep 2012 #7
Between you and me, so am I. It's good TV. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #9
I had not seen that before, it's hilarious! William769 Sep 2012 #10
Isn't that a riot? Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #11
Doesn't bother me. Bonobo Sep 2012 #12
8 inches? William769 Sep 2012 #13
Damn, I can't get 8" with a dangle Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #15
That's when it's cold... Bonobo Sep 2012 #16
Wouldn't you know it, My Wife & I just finished watching "The Best Sandwich In America" Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #14
I have a 3D TV Major Nikon Sep 2012 #17
"2D is compressed 3D" carl474 Sep 2012 #18
Thanks for the information. William769 Sep 2012 #19
"2D is compressed 3D" Tips for viewing stills or photos converted to 3D by TV or ..... carl474 Sep 2012 #22
3D movie HUGO cures neuroscientist of life long 3D blindness , a known medical condition. carl474 Sep 2012 #23
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