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3D movie glasses -- question
by beelissa - 6/13/09 9:24 AMMy son and I went to see Up! yesterday. They gave us nice plastic 3D glasses, each sealed in a plastic bag. It was my first modern 3D movie. Afterwards, they collected the glasses on the way out -- my son, who saw Bolt and other recent 3D movies with his father, was not surprised that they collected them, but I had questions, and have even more after doing a Google search about this topic:
--do they hand them out again? If so, do they clean them first or am I possibly wearing glasses that were on someone else's face?
--what I read on the internet says that some theaters are charging for glasses, some movie studios are forcing theaters to charge for them, some theaters are refusing to show movies in 3D after going to the expense of getting the rest of the technology in place, only to find that the studios are not providing the glasses but expecting people to pay for them.
To me, I guess I'd like my own pair. I wish I'd asked if I could keep them last night, I'd just bring them to each movie and not have to worry about being charged extra or wearing glasses that sat on someone else's mug.
I wondered if anyone knows about this. I'd like to learn more, it seems like more and more movies are coming out in 3D.
well, those issues pretty much cover it; future...
by shmody - 6/13/09 9:59 AM In reply to: 3D movie glasses -- question by beelissawell, those issues pretty much cover it; future...
Yeah, there is a tug-of-war between the movie studios and the theaters on who is going to pay for the glasses and you pretty much covered the range of issues. In the end, it seems like the cost is or is going to be passed to the consumer as a separate purchase.
I think 3D movies is going to be the big direction as theaters look to maintain revenue. Because of this, production/consumption of scale will probably make the glasses commonplace at theaters within a few years. When you go to the theater, you'll just remind yourself "don't forget the glasses"...
I see a few options:
1) Buy your own from an online outlet, the movie theater, Best Buy, WalMart, etc. Then, just don't forget them when you go to the movies 
2) Movie theaterss can rent out "nice" glasses that are cleaned between uses - addresses if you don't want to buy or forgot your own.
3) To compete with renting them, make them especially cheap that can be sold at the theaters - addresses if forgot your own.
I'd really like to know what companies produce the glasses...
Best,
Shalin
Agreed
by PolarBearTx - 6/15/09 6:21 AM In reply to: well, those issues pretty much cover it; future... by shmodyYeah, we were charged the surcharge for watching UP, and then at the end they want the glasses back as part of their "green" program. Needless to say they did not get mine. Had they reimbursed the surcharge, that might have been another story. I do plan on bringing them to the next movie (if we even go), but wonder if they will try to charge us anyway.
At least they collected yours...
by CuddlesGB - 6/15/09 9:45 AM In reply to: Agreed by PolarBearTxI have now been to Bolt and Monsters V Aliens in the same 3D system - I now have four glasses (mine and partner). No collection bins at the exit of the film, no suggestion at the ticket office that I could use my own glasses and not pay all the surcharge! If these films are going to become more common, they really, and I mean REALLY need to consider the conscientious cinemagoer who can bring their own, or a collection system that is compulsory if you pay a reduced surcharge. The current system is not yet sustainable.
(NT) could you resell the extra glasses at the theater steps? ;)
by shmody - 6/15/09 10:49 AM In reply to: At least they collected yours... by CuddlesGBwhy not just bring your old ones then...
by robstak - 6/18/09 4:36 AM In reply to: At least they collected yours... by CuddlesGBand dont take new ones... theyre just polarized lenses so they should work for any of the movies...
-karl
I did pay for them! My ticket was 14 bucks!
by robstak - 6/18/09 4:34 AM In reply to: well, those issues pretty much cover it; future... by shmodylol. i kept mine. eff that! for 14 bucks Im keepin em! 
Options would be nice
by 3DFreaker - 7/31/09 8:27 PM In reply to: well, those issues pretty much cover it; future... by shmodyThe reason you need to pay a sir-charge is that RealD charge the cinema a $15,000AUD license fee every 5 yrs + they have to pay them $0.50 AUD commission per ticket sale.
They cinema would have to purchase the glasses and onsell to the end user, and circular polarised glasses are not cheap to manufaturer like the linear polarised or red / cyan anaglyph glasses. Check the prices yourself around the net and you will see what I mean.
However I also cannot see why they could not let you reuse you own glasses from the last movie your saw for say a $0.50 - $1.00 reduction in ticket price.
Indepentant cinema ownes have this option but I don't think your will see the chain cinemas doing it. It's in the too hard basket.
They could wash them and reuse but this also has it's problems.
Only Dolby 3D cinema's do this as their glasses are worth $50 USD EA.
On another note hang onto your glasses as you should be able to use them at home in about 2 - 5yrs time.
The other option is wait till it comes out in 3D DVD but that just anit as good as polarized, and some of the 3D movies at the cinema will not be released in 3D on DVD.
If you need to know which glasses to use for what 3D DVD's, "in case you want to got that way" I found this link in a quick seach on google.com.au, has a few interesting faqs as well.
http://www.oz3d.com.au/downloads/3D_Movie_List_Anaglyph_Format.pdf
PS I personally think the extra $3 is worth the additional entertainment. 3D Movie dependant.
Glasses cost
by Comicfang - 8/30/09 8:01 AM In reply to: 3D movie glasses -- question by beelissaIn all the movie theaters I've went to the price for a 3D movie is the same as a regular movie. Glasses are included and we get to keep them.
Eyes
by Tupol - 11/14/09 7:24 AM In reply to: Glasses cost by ComicfangI like to see 3d Movies. Are 3D movies bad for my eyes?
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