Optoma 3D projectors support field-sequential DVDs through the VGA-input if your source player outputs component video and you use a component-to-VGA adapter. I know because I've watched some of my old field-sequential videos on my Optoma. I use my regular shutter glasses, not the old wired ones, and they work fine. (Of course, the quality doesn't compare with Blu ray 3D.)RolandL said:I have a field-sequential 3D copy on DVD but you would need an old tube TV to watch it and the field-sequential equipment.
Bob Furmanek said:The studio only has 35mm material on the right side.
I found a pristine (but faded) 35mm print of the left side about fifteen years ago. It has since been scanned in 4K and is preserved.
Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much interest in releasing a fully restored 3-D Blu-ray.
That's a shame. It's a decent enough movie and the 2D version gives the impression that they were trying to make the most of 3D in almost every scene.
I wonder if my Panasonic AE8000 will do the same?fxrh said:Optoma 3D projectors support field-sequential DVDs through the VGA-input if your source player outputs component video and you use a component-to-VGA adapter. I know because I've watched some of my old field-sequential videos on my Optoma. I use my regular shutter glasses, not the old wired ones, and they work fine. (Of course, the quality doesn't compare with Blu ray 3D.)
I agree that "Kronos" is a better movie although I had to stifle a giggle or two at the animated legs when Kronos goes walkabout.Keith Cobby said:I am a big fan of 1950's sci-fi and by coincidence I watched the DVD for the first (and last) time yesterday. I thought it was a terrible film and not up to the standard of Kronos and The Satan Bug. Into the recycler it goes!
Wouldn't be the first time that was the case. 3-D absolutely transformed my impression of films like Creature from the Black Lagoon and House of Wax compared to previous 2d viewings. Sometimes it really is as if you were missing half the movie.Bob Furmanek said:GOG really benefits from viewing in 3-D and widescreen (1.66:1) as intended.
Bob Furmanek said:The amazing Greg Kintz is working on this now and I've recently seen the first few reels.
WOW - it looks fantastic and Greg's restoration on the completely faded left side is remarkable!
Interdimensional said:Wouldn't be the first time that was the case. 3-D absolutely transformed my impression of films like Creature from the Black Lagoon and House of Wax compared to previous 2d viewings. Sometimes it really is as if you were missing half the movie.
can't wait. The before and after pic you posted some weeks back was seamless work. If the whole film can be finished to that standard it'll be a tremendous achievement.
Completely understandable, considering just how much work must've gone into that disk. This is good to know.Bob Furmanek said:Thanks Ed and we're way ahead of you. This one will definitely have a restoration comparison.
We wanted to do it for RARITIES but didn't have time. As soon as that was done, we started on THE MASK.
Bob Furmanek said:Thanks Ed and we're way ahead of you. This one will definitely have a restoration comparison.
We wanted to do it for RARITIES but didn't have time. As soon as that was done, we started on THE MASK.
Bob Furmanek said:No, we didn't have time. We had to wrap that up and the next day start on GOG!