3D technology for viewing films and TV programs has become increasingly popular, with multiple options available to audiences, such as IMAX 3D and Real 3D. This article delves into the features of both technologies to highlight the differences between them.
IMAX 3D was the first method for screening 3D films, and many cinema halls with 3D capabilities boast such screens. The glasses used for viewing IMAX 3D films are passive polarized plastic glasses that are big and linear. Some viewers complain of poor picture quality, perhaps due to IMAX 3D being optimized more for the pop-out effect than providing real depth. However, IMAX is a good option for those watching their first 3D film.
Real 3D came later and is digital from the start, with digital movies and projectors. The glasses used for Real 3D are circular polarized plastic glasses that provide a better stereoscopic effect than the linear ones used for IMAX 3D. Real 3D is known for its in-depth effect and is often considered easier on the brain than IMAX 3D.
Key Takeaways
- IMAX 3D uses linear glasses, while Real 3D uses circular glasses.
- IMAX 3D is known for its pop-out effect, whereas Real 3D is known for more depth perception.
- Real 3D is often considered easier on the brain than IMAX 3D.
