Back in the J, 3D was a matter of science fiction. 3D was not all that realizable, but in our generation it will soon become the norm. Seemingly everything is shifting to 3D. First, you can see movies in 3D. Then, you can buy 3D tv's and watch programming that was done in 3D. Well whats next? From an AD I saw in popular science magazine, they are coming out with a 3D camcorder. You will soon be able to make home movies in 3D as well. Interestingly enough, this was merely a science fiction concept not too long ago. Movies such as "Minority Report" portray this science fiction 3D recordings at parts of the movie to express a futuristic feel to the society in the motion picture. Apparently gaming systems are coming out from producers such as Nintendo that are intended for household use that are in 3D. Soon enough, everything that can be in 3D will be in 3D.
The real question is "How far will we go?" Technology is always pushing the limits of reality to become reality, but will there become a point when we can no longer tell the difference from true reality and this "illusion"? I would imagine that the day we could not tell the difference is when reality becomes a reality that is much like the one in the movie "Total Recall." In the movie, the main character is unable to differentiate whether or not he is living in reality or if he is dreaming. Likewise, the "Matrix" portrays a similar idea.
I feel that technology will either never bring us this far or will not bring us this far in our lifetime. Surely, the 3D television broadcasting looks more realistic than it previously did when broadcasting was done in black and white. What the next step toward this realizable reality?
It's almost creepy to go and watch movies from the past generations...some long ago, others not so much, and see some things that seemed far-fetched and impossible coming to pass.
ReplyDeleteBut to your question, haven't we gotten that far in some cases. It seems that what we perceive as reality really isn't in some ways. Especially life on the Internet.
Second life has allowed people to change their perception of reality and live how they would want to via the Internet.
Imagine what 3-D technology will do. It's always sad that the recording is never as good as being in the moment. It seems as though you will be able to live the moment over and over again as if you were there pretty soon.