I normally do not try to see movies in 3D format because they have typically been jarring, annoying, and tacky. Given the opportunity to have the appearance of things jumping out of the screen at you, most directors seem to feel like they have to use that gimmick even when it is not needed.
In recent memory I have seen two films (Coraline and Avatar) which are both fully designed in 3D and computer animated, and I noticed two things. A trend away from the cheap jump out at ya gimmick and slightly less jarring headache after the experience.
So that second thing is interesting.
Aside from the gimmicky tacky tricks, which thankfully seem to be on the decline, trend-wise, 3D films also jar my mind enough to leave me with a mild headache. Why?
The technology keeps getting better.
I am left wondering if the brain can actually detect that the camera lenses are not precisely the same distance apart as my eyes. Since not every one has eyes place exactly the same distance apart, this would make it very difficult to film a movie that ALL people can watch in comfort. Is this an issue?
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