Why is 3D at home more "3D" than the theater?

[Kain]

Why does 3D at home have more pop and depth than the 3D in the theater?

 

[guest]

Imax, real3d or what are you watching at the theater? Also some sets let you adjust that.

 

[Kain]

This is the theater I normally go to and it has the following 3D technology:

http://uae.voxcinemas.com/vox-three-d.aspx

 

[MasterGoa]

The simple answer is field of view and viewing angle...

 

[Rayder]

At home, you can set up your TV to look how you like. At the theater, it is set up how THEY like.....and sometimes, that is not very well.

It's also likely that the intensity of the 3D in theaters is toned down a bit to accommodate people who get headaches if the effect is too intense.

 

[guest]

Vox 3D doesn't seem very widespread and seems to be limited to middle eastern countries?

 

[Kain]

Vox 3D doesn't seem very widespread and seems to be limited to middle eastern countries?

VOX is just a brand of movie theaters here. The actual 3D technology they use is DepthQ 3D. They were using RealD 3D previously.

 

[guest]

VOX is just a brand of movie theaters here. The actual 3D technology they use is DepthQ 3D. They were using RealD 3D previously.

Did you notice more depth with RealD 3D?

 

[Kain]

Did you notice more depth with RealD 3D?

Pretty much the same actually. Even in IMAX 3D, the same thing.

 

[guest]

When watching an IMAX movie tilt your head from side to side. If it doesn't completely destroy the 3D image something is wrong. If your head is level IMAX linear polarized glasses should beat everything out there.

You also should compare the same movie at the theater and home to make a valid comparison.