What's the future of the 3D technolgy used in theaters?
During the last few days, I spent some time reading different articles about certain companies quitting developing and manufacturing processes of 3D technologies for end consumers - more specifically: 3D TVs.
Then I thought about what impact it could have on the development and the continuation of this technology, but in connection to theaters.
From my perspective, 3D has begun to slowly disappear (may be it's only for private users). But I also know, that 3D still has its fan base and theaters and film companies will try very hard to stick with 3D technologies and improve the experience.
Is there any evidence that the use of 3D in Theaters is decreasing and that they are returning back to the 2D standard?
Or is it the opposite? Can we expect any technical advantage in the near future, that has already been announced or is rumored to be coming soon to Theaters, to bring 3D to the next level?
Best Answer
3D viewing figures appear to be broadly flat over the past few years.
According to the latest MPAA Theatrical Market Statistics Report (pdf) for 2016
You can see here we had an initial boost in 2010 (Avatar was released in December 2009) of 21%, whereafter the figures declined and hovered around the 15% level.
The linked report has other charts for different statistics, but this one seems (at least at first glance) to be core in terms of box office sales.
For those who might assume the MPAA report is USA centric, there's worldwide stats in there too (where there's a greater proportion of 3D enabled theatres in the Asia/Pacific region).
As to future technology, it's anyone's guess. We can assume that technology will advance to make the 3D effect more real/smooth. Having said that, the box office figures lead us to believe that people may prefer the more comfortable, non-glasses, experience of traditional 2D.
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