http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/ Engadget Comments for Gunnar Optiks' swank and stylish 3D specs get the hands on treatment http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Feb 10th 2010 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/
Using polarized stereoscopic strains your eyes, causes asthenopia, always have been always will. It did in the 1950s and 1980s 3d movies too, which were also stereoscopic, contrary to the incorrect assumption that anaglyph, the red and blue, which was rarely used.

It works for movies in short doses, yes, but to actually sit down and constantly watch Television in this way will just cause more and more strain.

Stereoscopic was a parlor trick when it was invented, and still is now, there is nothing high-tech about it, and very few things to expand on with the technology, it is a passing gimmick, one in which I can't wait to go away.

Now, I don't know how the glassesless 3d stuff works, maybe that will stick around, but all this investment into Stereoscopics is such a waste. ]]>Jan 7th 2010 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/It caused strain in the 1950's - 1990's because the polarized film was literally film, in two film projects that weaved in and out of sync with each other. Your eyes had to strain to maintain a coherent view of what was happening. The sync problem no longer exists with digital projectors. Do yourself a favor and go see Avatar at a decent theater.]]>Jan 7th 2010 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/
I do agree that stereoscopic is a gimmick, just like HD was, just like surround sound was, just like color was. Ultimately a story can be told and be engaging without all of that. Remember the first color movies? (Wizard of Oz, etc) they were over-saturated nightmares. It was like a rainbow threw up on the set. Movie makers followed that model for years trying to put as much vivid color on the screen as possible. It took decades before films started using understated and muted colors to tell a story. In the early days of color you would have never seen something like Shawshank Redemption.

3D has had a very similar introduction. There have been stereoscopic slides since before motion pictures, and viewmasters have continued that tradition, but stereoscopic 3D is just now starting to hit the mainstream. It is no longer the occasional gimmicky movie coming out in 3D, but literally all animated films, and some of the higher budget blockbusters. This is of course possible due to technical advances in digital projection in the cinemas making it more affordable and pleasant than previous iterations. However we still haven't quite gotten past the "throw it in your face" use of 3D, but we are getting closer. Avatar was a very subtle use of 3D and added to the dimension of the movie without being garish or distracting. I saw it and followed it up the next day with an Imax 3D nature movie and was surprised that Avatar caused me no eyestrain at nearly 3 hours, while the 45 minute Imax movie (originally praised for their 3D prowess) gave me a headache and made me want to hurl.

3D will improve, once it becomes commonplace. Movies have toned down the color, and there are much fewer distracting, over the top, surround sound moments anymore. Hollywood just needs a little time to learn to use the tool.]]>Jan 7th 2010 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/
Please don't read into this, I don't mind U2 and couldn't give a monkeys about music piracy/sharing/whatever.]]>Jan 7th 2010 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 12:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/
"...with prescription eyewear to become available in Q3"

reading is fundamental]]>Jan 7th 2010 12:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/
Personally, I don't care about the 3D. It's not the tech that gets me to buy or see a movie, it's the quality of the story and how well it's told. 3D or any other experience enhancing tech will help the overall experience, but only the first few times. Then it gets old. A good story takes a long time to get old. It's the good story that gets me to open my wallet. ]]>Jan 7th 2010 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Jan 7th 2010 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/

(before the grammar police attempt to bust me, I'm fully aware it's "U2," "Bono," and "prescription," I just can't resist a good chance to take a jab at him)]]>Jan 8th 2010 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/RE: "glasses free 3d" it's great if you like 4 degree viewing angles and the like.]]>Jan 8th 2010 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/In the world of video gaming, 3D is no gimmick. Imagine Wii games in 3D (of course with even better cartoony or realistic graphics)! Gran Turismo 6 in 3D {or GT5 in 3D :)}

Come on announce them already!]]>Jan 12th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/gunnar-optiks-swank-and-stylish-3d-specs-get-the-hands-on-treat/Sony already can, with a firmware update the PS3 can do 3D easily]]>Feb 10th 2010 4:18PM