3D Movie theater

a typical multiplex (amc promenade 16 in woodland hills, los angeles)

3d film system of presenting film images appear viewer three-dimensional. visitors borrow or keep special glasses wear while watching movie. depending on system used, these typically polarized glasses. three-dimensional movies use 2 images channeled, respectively, right , left eyes simulate depth using 3-d glasses red , blue lenses (anaglyph), polarized (linear , circular), , other techniques. 3-d glasses deliver proper image proper eye , make image appear pop-out @ viewer , follow viewer when he/she moves viewers relatively see same image.

the earliest 3-d movies presented in 1920s. there have been several prior waves of 3d movie distribution, notably in 1950s when promoted way offer audiences not see @ home on television. still process faded , yet has never been more periodic novelty in movie presentation. golden era of 3d film began in 1950s release of first color stereoscopic feature, bwana devil. film starred robert stack, barbara britton , nigel bruce. james mage pioneer in 3d craze. using 16 mm 3d bolex system, premiered triorama program in february 1953 4 shorts: sunday in stereo, indian summer, american life, , bolex stereo. 1953 saw 2 groundbreaking features in 3d: columbia s man in dark , warner bros. house of wax, first 3d feature stereophonic sound. many years, 3-d movies shown in amusement parks , 4-d techniques have been used when effects such spraying of water, movement of seats, , other effects used simulate actions seen on screen. first decline in theatrical 3d craze started in august , september 1953.

in 2009, movie exhibitors became more interested in 3d film. number of 3d screens in theaters increasing. reald company expects 15,000 screens worldwide in 2010. availability of 3d movies encourages exhibitors adopt digital cinema , provides way theaters compete home theaters. 1 incentive theaters show 3d films although ticket sales have declined, revenues 3d tickets have grown. in 2010s, 3d films became popular again. imax 3d system , digital 3d systems used (the latter used in animated movies of disney/pixar).

the reald 3d system works using single digital projector swaps , forth between images eyes. filter placed in front of projector changes polarization of light coming projector. silver screen used reflect light @ audience , reduce loss of brightness. there 4 other systems available: volfoni, master image, xpand , dolby 3d.

when system used requires inexpensive 3d glasses, can kept patron. theaters have fixed cost 3d, while others charge glasses, latter uncommon (at least in united states). example, in pathé theaters in netherlands fee watching 3d film consists of fixed fee of €1.50, , optional fee of €1 glasses. holders of pathé unlimited gold pass (see below) supposed bring along own glasses; 1 pair, supplied yearly, more robust regular type, included in price.