Awesome 3D Graphics & Documentary
349365
Wow... I don't know about you guys but after watching this 3D DVD, I felt like I've been on this trip and back.  I mean.. wow... 3D graphics actually creates this incredible illusion as if you were RIGHT THERE!!  I felt so refreshed (like taking a trip to the zoo on a really nice clear sunny day).  Oh.. my.. goodness... when I say "PURE", "CRISP".. I mean just that..  A serious wow factor.  Everything seems so realistic as if you were walking through the wild.. Listen, just purchase it!  You won't be disappointed but you must have to take an interest in animal life because it's for animal lovers and this documentary shows you how humans take responsibility for small animals (mainly elephants and monkeys) who have lost their parents from the wild.  Kind of sad but not to a point that you shouldn't purchase it but because those cute little things lost their parents.  You can see that the cute little animals really appreciate the humans taking really good care of them.  It will be a while when I watch it again, really felt sad for those cute things who lost their parents, they have to put their trust and depend on humans to take good care of them and that's what the humans did, this DVD shows proof that we take good care of those cute little ones.  Wow.. God's creatures are so BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  This DVD is a must have.  Kids will love it.. and for all teachers... this DVD is great for schools to own to entertain kids as a special treat. :)
4879738
Great movies....... I thought I'll try this movie to give a little insight and education to my son and his cousins, but it turned out to be much more. This item viewed very well on a regular blu ray, no need for 3D player but also displayed awesome on my Sony 3D player! The movie also allows you to choose a setting to watch it without commentary..... Which makes a great screen saver. Well, imagine a 55-60 inch TV with excellent pictures/movies about coral reefs, fish wildlife, beautiful  scenes and music! So I've used this movie when showing a listing. Very nice!
4649939
This documentary is short but a lot is packed into that time period.  The 3D is excellent and the science is firmly on track.  You feel like you are among these giants of the past as they lumber past or come off the screen at you.
226773
I liked reading through "Mastering 3D Animation" very much. In the first few sections the author Peter Ratner describes the basic need to know stuff of 3D computer graphics in an easy to understand way. Even though I knew most of it already I found parts of it quite interesting. Starting with the section about special effects it becomes helpful even for advanced users. I especially liked the advanced modeling and character modeling part. There are examples and howtos on modeling, animating, shading and lightning for the reader to explore. As an autodidact I buy nearly every 3d book I can lay my hands on and my collection has grown noticeably. This book is definitely one of the better ones!
Jrg Flgge, Munich, Germany  02/25/2001
3861805
Let me say up front that I don't have a 3D capable tv so this review refers to the 2D version of the blu ray.  And simply stated the 2D version looks amazing.  The colors are gorgeous and detail is superb.  Both are significantly improved from the old DVD, which I owned and watched several times.  This is an amazing movie by the greatest director in film history.  If you are a fan of Hitchcock, or movies in general for that matter, I highly recommend it.
680773
AWESOME  VIDEO  and GOOD  3D  EFFECTS  !!!
To  ME ,  it  was WORTH  the  UPGRADE  from  BLU- RAY  to 3D !!!!!
4458427
Being a VFX/compositing newbe I was searching for a package with this features
- All in one able to do both VFX and also 3D compositing, so max capability with minimal need to learn many different packages and setup a complex workflow
- Able to use not so powerful hardware, and especially leverage GPU power
- With a good balance between available features and learning curve
- Affordable pricing and no need for subscription like Adobe CC
I did considered all the mainstream options such as AfterEffects, Nuke, Fusion, BorisFX, Flame, etc
All of them request a powerful hw, or does have incredibly powerful features but available at a steep learning curve, or also ask for high pricing, or need many plugins to complete basic yet powerful features, adding cost and complexity to the system.
After weeks of detailed comparison and trial HF was the solution, since in one package you can find NLE, VFX, 3D compositing and rendering, animation, mocap, color correction, at an competitive price, with free updates, able to leverage OpenGL rendering and GPU accelleration.
There are tons of features, particle system itself is a whole universe to play with, also the unified 3D space is incredibly powerful in easy the integration of different composite and animations.
This package is way beyond the beginners dream for his the ability to produce some artistic results you can find on the community or video channels.
Also the community is really nice and helpful, really another plus for me.
Never tried the plugin but the good thing is I didn't need it, I can work totally inside HF.
It's not trivial to use, and you need your good time to read some introduction and trial and error, but in my idea the value is awesome in pushing your skills and results to totally new level.
2400890
So glad to have this movie in 3D! So much fun!
4025226
Our new favorite! This video shows 3D at its best. See the whole world from your living room while on the wings of a bird. At the end of the film they show how they accomplished the incredible photography. This film should win awards!
3826065
A 3-D essential !! I'm a kid again!! As good as it can be!!

These 5.0 superlative ratings of "3-D Essentials" reflect my overall excitement, amazement and enthusiastic reaction to the thrilling content and incredible restoration accomplishments Flicker Alley's release of this incredible compilation demonstrates!! Producer Bob Furmanek and 3-D restorer Greg Kintz have made available the BEST reason for the continued viability of 3-D--- by showing us just how GOOD it really WAS all those years ago!! And, by comparison, how anemic most of today's timid product is . It amazes me to think that current producers, studios and mommies don't realize how much kids LOVE 3-D POP-OUT!!

The box reads: "3-D Rarities: A Collection of 22 Ultra-Rare and Stunningly Restored 3-D Films" And that says it all. From the early-20th century shorts to 1950s previews ("It Came from Outer Space" and "The Maze" most prominent), a Caspar cartoon in wonderful color, shots of the 1939 New York World's Fair.....I could go on, but just check the listings here for complete contents. And learn all about the films and cuttings through the excellent booklet provided.

If you are a fan of 3-D or just believe (correctly) that it's simply too exciting and viable a format to simply "go away" OR be relegated to second-rate timid 21st-century presentations, then "3-D Rarities" is for you and your family. And will you all ever enjoy having a truly representative demo-disc for your friends!!!

I can't rate this disc too highly--that's why all the "5s." As a 10-year old 3-D fan in the 1950s, I enjoyed many 3-D films in our small-town theatre and owned many of the View-Master (demo'd) and 3-D comic books shown.
Now Greg Kintz and Bob Furmanek have demonstrated that those "relics" are NOT to be forgotten or ignored.

Here's hoping that "3D Rarities" helps spark more interest in the restoration and exhibition of 3-D films from ALL the eras that the 100 years of this essential release covers!!

Interested parties should order this one IMMEDIATELY before it sells out!!!! Do not miss "3-D Rarities."
4022388
Add to you 3D collection. Awesome graphics and an amazing storyline.
2713546
The interface is really nice with the videos and projects files laid out in a way that's easy to find and access. I love the bookmark feature to bookmark sections I want to go back to later. The whole interface works more like an interactive program rather than just having quicktime videos with a few project files. However, you can move the video files to the desktop to watch separately from the disc or put on a tablet device.
  The video durations are short, something like 15min. which I love. It makes it easy to focus on a particular skill rather than a group of them at one time. Each video does play right after the other so if you don't want to watch in sections you can watch on continuous play.
  This is an introductory course on Maya so you'll the learn the basics of what the software does and how to use it. You'll also learn how to shade, light, model and animate in this program. It's a great intro to the program. Maya has a reputation for having a bit of a learn curve and can difficult to master on your own, but this program of learning tools is one of the best I've come across because it breaks the information down in easy to manage lessons and also makes it easy to watch on the go.
  Overall I was really impressed with the layout of this course. The programers really took the time to organize it a way that will be manageable to the way all people learn. It's different than any course I've used before and can with no doubt recommend it.
2646146
This BBC documentary is perhaps the most effective use of 3D that I've seen.
127446
Excellent video with outstanding artwork and creation to duplicate the write up.
2909800
Excellent 3d movies!!!!  Great add to my 3d collection !!
828684
Good documentary, it was really nice seeing those games I played and some that I didn't even know about.
4229013
I watched this movie on a Samsung 51 inch HDTV using my YOGA Wooden over the ear headphones and I was totally immersed into this very beautiful movie. It's a little harder for a movie to do the 3D thing in 2:40:1 aspect ratio but they pulled it off perfectly especially the way they opened the movie. The movie starts with a small screen in black and white(Still 3D tho) and after maybe 15 minutes, the main character lands in a strange, outstandingly beautiful and colorful land and the screen slowly expands to the edges of the TV. This movie has great 3D depth thruout and many "Gotcha" moments where stuff leaves the screen and comes right out at ya. If ya want a great 3D movie and you love fantasy movies then this is your "Ticket To Ride".