During this year’s Super Bowl, there are going to be some 3D commercials. Both Dreamworks and SoBe are going to air their ridiculously expensive ad spots right before the half-time extravaganza. But us fat, lazy Americans need special 3D glasses to view said commercials which makes ‘em lame in my book.
The necessary paper glasses should be available in most local grocery stores by now for free (1-800-646-2904 for free glasses). Still, 3D has been used over the last few decades as nothing more than marketing scheme. Most people have seen all the cheap parlor tricks that can be done with the technology and these two commercials should effectually confuse drunk football watchers more than anything. All of a sudden these 3D commercials, which don’t look like anything without the appropriate glasses, are going to appear, causing hearts to stop as intoxicated HDTV owners wonder what the hell happened to their huge TV on Super Bowl Sunday.
Who knows, maybe it’s better to grab a few free 3D glasses and keep an open mind. The upcoming Dreamworks flick does look kind of cool…
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>> Most people have seen all the cheap parlor tricks that can be done with the technology
Matt, I’m guessing you haven’t watched any 3D movies of the last couple years. Beginning with Beowulf, then Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D, and lastly My Bloody Valentine 3D.. These have all been state-of-the-art achievements in the 3D technology. While the last two I mentioned weren’t the best storylines, Beowulf was incredible!
The Nightmare Before Christmas has been released (and probably will continue to be) the past few Octobers in 3D, as well. As you know, this movie was not originally made in 3D, but they’ve gone back and retro-fitted it. While you don’t feel like you have to duck (as in the other movies I mentioned) the 3D gives it extra depth that adds to the film.
So, check out 3D again, it’s come a long way!
Walt D in LV
P.S. I’m not saying these commercials are going to blow anyone away.. I haven’t seen any 3D on home televisions, and can’t vouch for it. The Disney animated film, Bolt, came out in 3D this past fall, and while it was a great movie, the 3D was very flat (pun intended) in its performance.
Damn, why did I hear about this now. I seen one of those commercials but I didn’t know anything was 3d. That’s awesome, wish I had those glasses.
I had the new amber/blue glasses and was rather disappointed — the new technology seems worse than the old red/blue encoding.