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While there are some rumors that 3D will be the next big thing in the world of visual media, there are some things that are better in 2D, which is the world most of us cameramen live in. While some may see that as a limitation, I find limitations to be challenging, refreshing. If everything was possible, life would be rather boring.
Games and cameras
The early computer games were static, 2D. A bit later on came scrolling games, still two-dimensional. Next came the 3D wave (and I remember some games even claiming to be 4D; maily because movement was said to be a dimension in itself). And even later the addition that the player could control the camera, often having features where you could view your previous game from pretty much any position. Some games have evolved into stages where you can almost direct your own short movie.
Many games seem to focus on their graphics, and seemingly 3D is a must-have. But must they?
Here is a upcoming game, Echochrome, that would not work in 3D at all. It rather plays with our ways of interpreting 2D pictures as 3D. Escher taken to the 21st century.
amazing video, thanks Martin! going to shared this on my site