James Cameron sees a 3-D future for film, TV and games

Anyone who's watched James Cameron's Oscar-winning "Avatar" can see the difference stereoscopic 3-D can make in a big screen event film when it's done correctly.

While prepping to film the next two "Avatar" movies back-to-back, Cameron has been keeping busy on the 3-D technology front with long-time partner Vince Pace. The pair recently won the George Wensel Technical Achievement Award for outstanding 3-D broadcasts at the 32nd annual Sports Emmy Awards for their work on the 2010 U.S. Open Championship on CBS.

[XRider]

3D is just so expensive right now, and I have a good job. If they can get 3D sets under $1000, I'll get one.

[Miths]

In their 2011 models, Samsung has 3D even in the midrange 5-series (as a matter of fact for their plasma models they even have 3D in the D490, although that's only a 720p rather than 1080p screen).
I bought a 51" Samsung D550 3D plasma last month - a quick Google search suggests that prices start from around $1,000 in the US (and take note that we're talking about a pretty large screen here, although the smallest of the plasma models). Not surprisingly I had to pay a bit more here in typically expensive Denmark though (around $1,500).

After recent price reductions I believe their baseline SSG-3100 active glasses cost around $50 in the US. I paid around €50 here in Europe, and €100 for the SSG-3700.

[metsgaming]

just saw one in the paper for $800 it had a big sale like $500 off. If you look you can find them below 1000 most of the sales are around $1000 though.

[XRider]

$800 How big is the screen? I'm looking for a 42 inch to replace my 42 Sony plasma. Are the 3D glasses extra? I know lots of questions, but you got me with that $800.

[metsgaming]

i was slightly off, its a 42 inch plasma 600hz (i have never seen hz go that high) its a panasonic for 898 and it was originally 1500. and yes it comes with avatar 3d and 2 free glasses.

[koh]

I bet James Cameron does think that... since his upcoming movies are all just a lot of CGI. IMDB actually has Avatar 3 already listed. The first one blew and I'd be willing to bet #2 will blow twice as hard.

[spektical]

many people thought avatar was a fantastic movie.

movie goers give a rats a$$ about movie reviews because they tend to suck.

cant wait for the next one. I hope they expand on the environment of the planet. It was very lush and extroadinary. Hopefully, they can bring a stronger plot as well. I loved the idea and how everything fit in the first one, but its questionable if it can be done again.

[evrfighter]

well its only special in that it was the first big budget 3d oriented movie.

afterwards though...not so pretty

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[spektical]

typo

[koh]

I liked watching it because I was high, but the plot was just boring and cliched

[seinfan]

The last movie he directed that was at least decent was True Lies, which was over 15 years ago! This guy's talent is like a hit and miss. With him pushing the 3D gimmick, it makes me loathe the technology even more.

[metsgaming]

sounds like you didnt see avatar in 3d.... other wise you wouldnt call it a gimmick and wouldnt say his last good movie was true lies. Yes it wasnt original idea but he put a good spin on it.

[flightdown]

yeah 3d will be big but not 3d tvs. The next thing will be holographic tv. 3d tv is simply the interim or another slice of the entertainment pie. Personally i like 3d when its done well but that doesn't improve the script....cough...avatar.....

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[T-K47x]

I just want to play Uncharted 3 on a massive 3DTV because I've heard off many people that it is the best thing they have ever seen in 3D even better than Avatar, I can't miss an experience like that no way...

[Miths]

The short 3D trailer for Uncharted 3 on the PSN store certainly looks impressive, although only the last few clips are actual gameplay rather than CGI-trailer.