What do 3DTVs do to ENHANCE our lives?

The latest and greatest toy of our new generation is of course, the 3DTV. Sought after by many in the past and now, it is finally here. First attempted way back in 1915 with the red and blue glasses we now have almost real three-dimensional TV right in front of us - at our fingertips. The sound of this new innovation is of amazing quality and the picture is so real, you can almost touch it! According to McLuhan, one of the 4 Laws of Media is Enhancement, which is the extension of ourselves. In this case 3DTVs enhance the quality of our eyesight. We will be able to see more space and dimension. Not only that but it can also expand the distance our eyes can see. Our imagination is brought to a whole new level. Our gaming is a whole new experience that we have never had before. How do 3DTVs enhance the animator’s life? It helps sell more animated movies of course! The more amazing the experience the more people will want it, thus letting the animator’s universe to be much more successful.

What will the 3D TV RETRIEVE from PAST TECHNOLOGIES?

Going back to the origins of the 3DTV, we realize how very primitive it was, although what we have adopted from the red and blue glasses TV was what helped create the 3D TVs today: mainly the different picture for each eye. In the original 3D glasses, the red would be for the left eye and the blue would be for the right eye. In the new 3DTVs the eyes alternate which eye can see so that it as well, thus it creates the basis of almost realism.

But not only that, it is the analysis of real life in general that allows people to create realistic 3D animation even more believable.

What will be REPLACED with the new 3D TVs?

One thing that 3DTVs will do though, is replace your HDTV. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it is a significant change. Who needs HDTV when you can have everything in 3D? And if not 3D, at least have the option of HD.

Not only that though, but Animators unique form of 2D animation may become replaced with 3D animation. This could be a huge loss in a key signature trademark of animation. This may or may not happen depending on what happens but what is the point of having 3DTVs if your 2D animated movies won’t look as cool as all your other 3D movies?

It’s amazing how quickly TVs, and any other modern technology, is quickly replacing every previous invention. It shows how quickly humans are able to create and recreate, always improving, always striving for perfection. Yet, it sometimes makes previous inventions useless within 2 – 3 years, or maybe even just 2 – 3 months. This could be a benefit to the general public as everyone is looking for bigger and better, but it could also be a drawback since the ones producing the products will have a tough life. It will be difficult for them to keep up with the demands of the public and still hand out a quality product. If this continues, then merchandisers will have an extremely difficult life and eventually the entire buy and sell community will collapse under the ever-heavier weight of stress.

What will happen if you have TOO MUCH 3D TV?

We know how much we’ve wanted to have 3DTVs and we all know how great it is, but do we know what could result if we had too much of it? First of all our health standards would decrease. We would be wasting our time sitting in front of the TV instead of going outdoors doing spending the minimum 60 minutes a day of exercise. That’s like watching 3 episodes of Glee.

Also, as previously stated, 3DTVs could obsolesce 2D animation. It is not guaranteed, nor is it highly possible at all. But it is still something to consider. This could greatly affect the Animator’s job as it will completely change the signature style of animation.