3D TV Is Dead

[kap'n krunch]

I did both. I have thousands of Kodachrome/Ektachrome transparencies and used to do slide shows with dissolves and soundtracks. But my first love was motion picture film/editing/even writing music for my mini dramas/comedies. And yes, seilerbird, a singular picture does speak a thousand words if well executed. I gave up photography when the cable channels started to go wild with the likes of National Geographic and the History Channel in HD. Who could possibly compete with that........the most exotic of locations reachable only by helicopter or hiking.

And now that we can actually shoot 4K on our cellphones and edit on our computers, I've given it up altogether. But then I suppose running a complicated business in 2017 will do that to you.

BTW, I miss the viewfinder which is sadly absent from today's digital cameras. It really taught me how to frame and focus........two 'good' habits which have remained with me even to this day.

I know the costs of film photography are prohibitive now (although Kodak DID start to produce Ektachrome film AGAIN!!!!),
but,
there is no substitute for film....

Sorry, but digital photography is wonderful, but it doesn't cut it for me; especially in movie theaters; I find it "lifeless". Give me a 35mm print anytime-its vibrance is something else.
I know that a 35mm frame is no more than 2500 horizontal lines of resolution, but that's all I need (unless you wanna go for "Vistavision", where they print it sideways; and those cameras were used for special fx until very recently.)
As it is, if I'm not mistaken, the files that are shown on cinemas are "around" 2K horizontal resolution...

The whole 4K or even 8K is definitely overkill, same as 192 KHz recording (when 96K will do the trick perfectly).

I STILL use my film camera, and I'm hoping they bring back slide film, cause it was "HEAVEN".

 

[seilerbird]

I have no desire to compete with anyone. I photograph for my own enjoyment and I enjoy my photos a lot. Have a look through my portfolio and see what you think.

https://goo.gl/photos/Cx4SaYhGfYFShSty7

I have done video in the past. It just does not excite me as much as still photography does.

 

[Daniel John]

I have no desire to compete with anyone. I photograph for my own enjoyment and I enjoy my photos a lot. Have a look through my portfolio and see what you think.

https://goo.gl/photos/Cx4SaYhGfYFShSty7

I have done video in the past. It just does not excite me as much as still photography does.

Wow! I just checked out your portfolio. Those wildlife nature scenes are breathtaking. Absolutely gorgeous photos.

 

[Spock]

Agree, very beautiful photos.

 

[kap'n krunch]

I have no desire to compete with anyone. I photograph for my own enjoyment and I enjoy my photos a lot. Have a look through my portfolio and see what you think.

https://goo.gl/photos/Cx4SaYhGfYFShSty7

I have done video in the past. It just does not excite me as much as still photography does.

Wow, and furthermore, WOW!!!
You are one HELL of a photographer!!!!!

Kudos, man!

 

[4-earredwonder]

I have no desire to compete with anyone. I photograph for my own enjoyment and I enjoy my photos a lot. Have a look through my portfolio and see what you think.

https://goo.gl/photos/Cx4SaYhGfYFShSty7

I have done video in the past. It just does not excite me as much as still photography does.

Some truly magnificent photos. I can see why you'd be attracted to 3D photography. The added depth would be awesome.

 

[seilerbird]

Thank you guys for the kind words. I can't take all the credit. I spent ten years living in an RV in the National Parks and it is hard to take bad photos when surrounded by all that beauty.

 

[Philip Spinner]

I have no desire to compete with anyone. I photograph for my own enjoyment and I enjoy my photos a lot. Have a look through my portfolio and see what you think.

https://goo.gl/photos/Cx4SaYhGfYFShSty7

I have done video in the past. It just does not excite me as much as still photography does.

Great photos. How do you get so close to your subjects. You must be a very patient fellow.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Thank you guys for the kind words. I can't take all the credit. I spent ten years living in an RV in the National Parks and it is hard to take bad photos when surrounded by all that beauty.

Stop being modest. Your photography is truly spectacular.

BTW, seilerbird, do you have this one [IMAX 3D] in keeping with your National Park odyssey: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Grand-Canyon-Adventure-River-at-Risk-3D-Blu-ray/13544/#Review

Available for $10.10 USED/VERY GOOD from Amazon third party sellers! Narrated by Robert Redford and music/songs by Dave Matthews.

 

[seilerbird]

Stop being modest. Your photography is truly spectacular.

BTW, seilerbird, do you have this one [IMAX 3D] in keeping with your National Park odyssey: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Grand-Canyon-Adventure-River-at-Risk-3D-Blu-ray/13544/#Review

Available for $10.10 USED/VERY GOOD from Amazon third party sellers! Narrated by Robert Redford and music/songs by Dave Matthews.

Yes, I already have the 2D version. I have yet to order the 3d version because I have been ordering all the ones that are under $10 first. It will be included in my next order. I thought it was going to be the same one that plays in the IMAX theater in Tusayan right at the park entrance but it is different. I have seen that one many times.

 

[seilerbird]

Great photos. How do you get so close to your subjects. You must be a very patient fellow.

I could write a book about techniques used to get close to animals. I do have a long lens and I do crop a lot of my photos also.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I could write a book about techniques used to get close to animals. I do have a long lens and I do crop a lot of my photos also.

One of my VERY favorite lenses was a FISHEYE which came with some pretty outrageous colored filters. NOT good for 'exacting' nature photography (or close~ups, that's for sure) but it did make for some awesome otherworldly photographs...especially in the brilliance of KODACHROME!

 

[seilerbird]

That phone takes stills. I want a 3D movie camera.....!

Well I got the phone today and you are wrong, it most definitely shoots 3d video. But the bad news is that it is basically not exportable, must be viewed in camera so it won't work. I will continue my search.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Well I got the phone today and you are wrong, it most definitely shoots 3d video. But the bad news is that it is basically not exportable, must be viewed in camera so it won't work. I will continue my search.

Don't know if this will help: http://www.toptenreviews.com/electronics/photo-video/best-3d-cameras/

BTW, seilerbird, do you have this one? Spectacular 3Dness and cheap: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Oz-the-Great-and-Powerful-3D-Blu-ray/60960/#Review

And keep in mind that MOST 3D releases of Hollywood fare are UP CONVERSIONS. Very few are actually filmed in NATIVE 3D because of the added expense and bulk of the 3D hardware.

 

[seilerbird]

Don't know if this will help: http://www.toptenreviews.com/electronics/photo-video/best-3d-cameras/

That is exactly what I was looking for today and could not find. Thanks for the link.

BTW, seilerbird, do you have this one? Spectacular 3Dness and cheap: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Oz-the-Great-and-Powerful-3D-Blu-ray/60960/#Review

Yes I have seen it in 2D and it is my collection now in 3D. I am scheduled to watch it tomorrow if I have time.

And keep in mind that MOST 3D releases of Hollywood fare are UP CONVERSIONS. Very few are actually filmed in NATIVE 3D because of the added expense and bulk of the 3D hardware.

I have seen a lot of spectacular up conversions. I am fine with them. The Wizard of Oz is amazing and The Walk is pretty darn good too.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Seilerbird, the Panasonic LUMIX looks to be a winner but it IS pricey and in reading the reviews on Amazon, the instruction manual is in Japanese. http://www.toptenreviews.com/electronics/photo-video/best-3d-cameras/panasonic-3d-camera-review/

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073N2CTO?tag=ttr3dcamera-20&ascsubtag=[site%7Cttr[cat%7C946[art%7CNA[pid%7C54510[tid%7CNA[bbc%7CNA

 

[seilerbird]

Seilerbird, the Panasonic LUMIX looks to be a winner but it IS pricey and in reading the reviews on Amazon, the instruction manual is in Japanese. http://www.toptenreviews.com/electronics/photo-video/best-3d-cameras/panasonic-3d-camera-review/

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073N2CTO?tag=ttr3dcamera-20&ascsubtag=[site%7Cttr[cat%7C946[art%7CNA[pid%7C54510[tid%7CNA[bbc%7CNA

It is pricey so it will have to wait, I have a bunch of other things I am buying right now.

 

[4-earredwonder]

It is pricey so it will have to wait, I have a bunch of other things I am buying right now.

Amazon does have a bunch that are used [$466 and UP] but what's always important [to me, at least] is Warranty Protection should the product malfunction.

And you can buy a heck of a lot of 3D BD~Vs for that price!

With failing interest in consumer 3D products, I'm curious as to whether they'll ever release a consumer grade TRUE 4K 3D Digital camera? Now, THAT would be special. I did notice that some of those current 3D cameras only do 1080p 2D but NOT 3D.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Another FUN 3D romp, natively and very effectively shot in 3D with an impressive cast [at a NICE under $10 price]: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jack-the-Giant-Slayer-3D-Blu-ray/68087/#Review

 

[4-earredwonder]

The Original Jurassic Park in 3D..........ASTOUNDING!

A VISUAL MASTERWORK!

Buy USED VERY GOOD condition from Amazon for $7.61 + 3.99 s/h https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-lis...d_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=&sr=