10 Dream 3D Blu-ray Releases

So-called "3D conversion" is nowhere near the same thing as a film properly designed and shot in 3D, like Avatar. It would lose more than it would gain. Better to stick with the director's original intention.

Agreed. I thought Clash of the Titans was "Ok" at best with it's conversion.

It now seems forgotten but BeoWolf really got this 3D party started IMO (in it's more updated forms) and would look great as a 3D Blu-ray.

Clash was converted in 8 weeks. James Cameron has said he would take 6 months to a year to convert a 2D movie into 3D so it would be done to the same standard as Avatar. So a properly converted movie would probably be fine. I believe Cameron wants to re-release Titanic in 3D in 2012.

Unless images are computer-generated, don't you need a camera to create proper 3D for real life stock footage? Like can Titanic truly be recreated in 3D if we don't have the proper angles of Leo's ears when he faces the screen from our left and right eyes?

Hope that makes sense.

To do 3D after the fact, you have to assign depth and structure to every element in every frame in a 3D modeling program. The computer then provides another perspective, and animators paint in the missing parts manually with a clone stamp equivalent or with automated programs. This way is more versatile than filming with two cameras because it doesn't require the production crew to learn new filming techniques, and you can set depth after the fact, but it's also very expensive and inherently less realistic. Complex elements like fog, partially blurred backgrounds, and glass or screens can cause problems.

Clash of the Titans has been almost universally considered a garbage 3D conversion. A proper conversion is almost indistinguishable from stereoscopic filming.

I hope that Warner Home Video joins in on the 3D movement because there are some great old 50's 3D films worth watching as they were originally filmed, no conversion necessary. Well, just a little restoration

I believe that MGM's "Kiss Me Kate" is one of the best 3D movies ever produced. Not only is it a classic musical but it was created to take advantage of the 3D space. It was produced at the end of the 50's 3D "craze" so the DP was using the cameras up to their potential. I've seen this picture in numerous 3D revivals and I'm continually impressed by its artistry. I would be a great addition to everyone's 3D home collection.

Also, the John Wayne vehicle "Hondo" was filmed in 3D and is a pretty good picture. It holds a special place for me as it was the first film I remember being taken to as a child. Scared me badly but I guess made me a lifelong 3D fan.

And we can't forget Hitchcock's "Dial M For Murder" to see how the master used 3D space. Oh yes..."The French Line" with Jane Russell in 3D condemed by the Catholic church for I guess dimentional busoms.

So, let's not forget there are quite a few older 3D films out there of varying quality which could be given a new life on our digital TVs. So there is a lot of great 3D viewing to be had without semi-sucessful conversions. Just hope the studio techs do a decent job mastering the 3D sources.

the only "proper" conversion I'm aware of is Alice in Wonderland. And frankly, it was underwhelming and a waste of money. In fact, the converted 3d was more distracting than enhancing, I found myself wishing I could just switch it to 2d, I'm fairly certain the 2d would have been more enjoyable. After Alice, I decided I will never, ever see another conversion, it's just a waste. That said I'm still very excited about native 3d movies like Tron Legacy and Resident Evil 4 (yes, I don't expect much plot there, but I expect cool action)

I thought "Clash" was a real mixed bag as some shots were so well done they could have been inserted into a natively shot 3d film. While others were....just off. This did not appear to be the best film to try to quickly convert. Quick cutting, lots of backlighting, CGI for days...way too complicated for 8 weeks.

A co-worker that took their son to the film was VERY disappointed in two things. One was that all the action took place "behind the screen" and the back of characters heads seemed to be on two levels. He said that the next time there is a choice of 2D or 3D of the same movie he will pick the 2D showing. Just shows you how quickly the "3D craze" could end again. And don't get me started on the preview of Pirrahna 3D! If the preview can give you a headache the whole whole film could end 3D in a few months.