What are your thoughts on 3D technology?

I am quite heavily opinionated when it comes to the current trends in 3D technologies. I am someone who does not like wearing the glasses, and constantly gets a headache when watching a full length movie. I've even had a contact come out of my eye once! These glasses also cost upwards of $50+ per pair, and I can't afford $250 just so a few friends can enjoy my television.

I just think that because its only working on the basis of "tricking our eyes" its not completely legitimate. I'm waiting for real life 3 dimensional imagery.

I don't particularly like it. It is just another technology fad. Does anyone remember the beeper? Yeah, I think it will hang around probably longer than that only because some companies are building the 3D technology into the screens of their products. It eliminates the need for the glasses, but I expect that it will not eliminate the headaches.

Not my cup of tea, or at least the 3D I've seen. I've seen it in theaters, and I've tried out the display ones at Best Buy. I didn't really care too much for either tbh. I do think it is important in the next step of technology though, such as holographic displays that we can interact with, etc. :)

I remember liking 3-D movies as a kid but now I just get a massive headache and a little motion sickness from wearing the glasses. I would never buy this 3-D television that is being sold either. But to each his own right.

I think that the 3D technology they have now is significantly better than the old "red and blue" technology that we once had, but I still don't think it's perfect. Yes, it might be a fun experience, for about 5 minutes until you realize that your eyes are begging you to remove the glasses. I didn't really think your eyeballs could be sore until I saw "Alice in Wonderland... In 3D!" The part that is most disappointing is the fact that it doesn't even feel 3D to me. It definitely looks more life-like, but those bits of water splashing towards me don't at all look like I can reach forward and grab them - I claim false advertising.

Because of how popular they are, however, I don't think they're going to be getting rid of the technology but rather trying to improve it. If they can come out with a new 3D method that doesn't involve glasses, sore eyes and that actually works, I'd be all for it.

There are a few companies working on the technology so glasses won't be required. That will be much more interesting in my opinion, as long as it doesn't look like those 3d postcards we used to buy as kids...

It's a funny topic really. As a student of Cinema Studies at Uni, it's definitely an interesting topic to discuss. Everyone knows that 3D has been around for ageeeeees, but the fact remains... It's a gimmick and a trend. You know why 3D is becoming popular again? Because more and more people are starting to get HDTVs in their living rooms. Naturally, less and less people will bother dishing out the HUGE amount of cash required to see a film once when most people will prefer to just buy it on DVD/Blu-ray and watch it in the comfort of their own home.

In that case, what's a good ploy to drag people back into the cinema? Easy, a gimmick that's "different." Sure, it's more-or-less the same tech we've always seen, but it's "different," because we haven't seen it in so long.

PERSONALLY I can't stand 3D. I already wear glasses so I feel like an utter spoon wearing 2 pairs. In addition, like Bobbo, it gives me a mighty fine headache. I also fear for the gaming industry for 3D to be taking over - I'm fine with the 3DS, but for games to be in 3D that require a damn EXPENSIVE 3DTV -and- an expensive pair of glasses is just nuts. Not to mention that you can't play with a friend unless they have an expensive pair of glasses...

I remember seeing some stats on 3D at the cinema in one of my lectures - pretty sure it's on the decline, just like the last time 3D was in the cinema. As long as it's optional, I'll be happy. :3