tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post3261867316304048182..comments2024-03-25T10:30:18.751-04:00Comments on News and Views: Skepticism forms against 3D entertainmentKaylyn http://www.blogger.com/profile/09838952798146804584noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-1653733542915261532010-10-19T10:20:57.101-04:002010-10-19T10:20:57.101-04:00Thanks for sharing your research. It looks like 3D...Thanks for sharing your research. It looks like 3D discs may have some of the same complications that we saw in the Blu-ray/High-Def days. Midwest Tape is still developing our policies for handling 3D products, and we will continue to include as much information as possible on our titles. Please feel free to call us (800.875.2785) about questions on individual titles; our staff will be happy to help you resolve your questions.Kristen Zenz at Midwest Tapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278130389926482048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-58692226743300573562010-10-18T18:25:31.802-04:002010-10-18T18:25:31.802-04:00After further research as I prepare to educate our...After further research as I prepare to educate our staff, I've learned that 3D movies on Blu-ray discs don't necessarily use the new 3-D Blu-ray technology that works with 3D TVs. Of the 15 Blu-ray 3D discs in the Midwest Tape catalog, two of the covers do not show the official "Blu-ray 3D" logo. Those two movies are "See Monsters 3-D" and "My Bloody Valentine 3D". It appears that the Blu-ray 3D version of "My Bloody Valentine" was released to Best Buy exclusively. For many of the forthcoming films, we cannot tell yet because there is no cover art shown yet. Can MWT help us by tagging the records with the form of 3D being used, such as "Blu-ray 3D," "Real D," vs. Anaglyph 3D, etc.?<br /><br />With further understanding of the technology, we're more open to offering Blu-ray 3D, but it will definitely require staff and patron education.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214204926353580470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-23722526834419075052010-10-18T17:10:33.052-04:002010-10-18T17:10:33.052-04:00Thank you for clarifying that 3D Blu-ray discs wil...Thank you for clarifying that 3D Blu-ray discs will play a 2D version on regular Blu-ray players. That will make a huge difference for our collection practices. However, it is still going to require more patron education until 3D Blu-ray discs become more commonplace.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214204926353580470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-22045778454543769252010-10-15T15:36:46.902-04:002010-10-15T15:36:46.902-04:00You bring up a good point, Jenny. While people wer...You bring up a good point, Jenny. While people were initially skeptical (and some still are) regarding eBooks and eReaders, the format now seems widely accepted. This makes me wonder—if 3D truly takes off—what will be next for the entertainment industry? Is 3D the bump Blu-ray needs to nab the majority market share? What do others think?Kristen Zenz at Midwest Tapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278130389926482048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-29548167511470836992010-10-15T14:21:06.154-04:002010-10-15T14:21:06.154-04:00Compatibility issues between glasses, tvs and movi...Compatibility issues between glasses, tvs and movies is a concern but people said that about eBooks/downloadable audiobooks and the variety of proprietary readers when that type of media first became popular. Personally, i like the idea of going to the movie theater to see special treats like 3D movies. It is not nearly as fun sitting at home and watching 3D movies - even if you have a comparable home theater video and sound setup. When you watch movies at home, you miss the whole ambiance of the dark theater - the big box of candy, the other people in the audience, the big cushy chair and sticky floor. I think studios should not spend their time trying to recreate the movie theater experience on your home BluRay or DVD player.Jennyhttp://www.bplsonline.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-7449428691050962012010-10-14T14:57:38.948-04:002010-10-14T14:57:38.948-04:00Thank you for sharing your personal experience usi...Thank you for sharing your personal experience using 3D. I agree that 3D could make an even larger impact on the entertainment industry, if done correctly. <br /><br />What do others think? Is 3D here to stay? Does anyone else have access to 3D media at home?Kristen Zenz at Midwest Tapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278130389926482048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-3500676390737121642010-10-14T12:56:09.378-04:002010-10-14T12:56:09.378-04:003D is definitely here to stay - for some entertain...3D is definitely here to stay - for some entertainment experiences. The story remains as always: a great many movies and TV shows should never see the light of day, either in 2D or 3D. That won't change. But, done well, 3D production add a depth and complexity that very much enhances both the story and the experience - Avatar is a great example.<br /><br />As production get more familiar with the technology and how best to complement the story/experience, we'll soon find 3D being a staple, both in the cinema and at home. As it is now, I love watching sports in 3D - it's the next best thing to being there.Ray Hartjenhttp://justthisguysopinion.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-54238285699212448692010-10-14T10:14:19.777-04:002010-10-14T10:14:19.777-04:00Currently, we have 14 3D Blu-rays in our database....Currently, we have 14 3D Blu-rays in our database. These titles are easy to distinguish as they are marked (3-Dimensional) in the title line. Given that most patrons don’t have access to 3D hardware yet, it’s understandable that your library is leery about jumping on the 3D bandwagon. However, 3D Blue-rays are formatted to display in 2D when special hardware (3D-capable television, 3D glasses, and a 3D-capable Blu-ray player) is not detected. This eliminates the need to purchase two separate discs and makes it easy to fulfill the needs of both 2D and 3D movie viewers.Kristen Zenz at Midwest Tapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278130389926482048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966166564751277224.post-67317479706000932042010-10-12T17:49:07.560-04:002010-10-12T17:49:07.560-04:00If 3D TVs and 3D Blu-ray players take hold, librar...If 3D TVs and 3D Blu-ray players take hold, libraries may have to consider adding this media format. However, it is too early to tell. Ideally for libraries, it would be optimal if the film makers put both 2D and 3D versions on Blu-rays.<br /><br />We do know however, that 3D Blu-rays are going to require patron and staff education in addition to the special equipment.<br /><br />Therefore, we're going to avoid purchasing the new 3D technology Blu-rays. So what we need from Midwest Tape, is a way to filter these out of results, and/or an alert that let's us know if we are about to purchase a 3-D Blu-ray, rather than a regular one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214204926353580470noreply@blogger.com