Originally Posted By kennect <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theasc.com/magazine/dec98/wizard/pgs1.htm">http://www.theasc.com/magazine...pgs1.htm</a> interesting article.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>An ambitious restoration project by Warner Bros. has returned the film to its original splendor, with the possible addition of a special effects dance sequence involving the Scarecrow. (At press time, that decision had yet to be made.) << Which I can tell you all - Is not in the special "3D Print" I saw. >>Yes. And if it's shot in black & white, leave that be. And if it was shot in 2-D, leave it at that as well.<< If you're worried the added 3D effect is distracting, it is not. If it was, I would say something. What was distracting, was cropping a bit at the top and bottom .. which is obvious in the opening credits.
Originally Posted By mawnck This one is a puff piece, but it hints at some of the issues: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://flavorwire.com/382554/jurassic-park-how-a-2d-movie-becomes-a-3d-movie/">http://flavorwire.com/382554/j...d-movie/</a>
Originally Posted By kennect OC, I never thought the 3D would be intrusive. For those who aren't interested just wait for bluray release in a few weeks. another bit about it. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2013/featurette-highlights-impressive-imax-3d-wizard-of-oz-restoration/">http://www.firstshowing.net/20...oration/</a>
Originally Posted By kennect oops. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2013/featurette-highlights-impressive-imax-3d-wizard-of-oz-restoration/">http://www.firstshowing.net/20...oration/</a>
Originally Posted By oc_dean I will say .. I am jealous for those who will see it in Imax. I had to settle for one of the smaller auditoriums at a multiplex. To get the "movie experience" TOWERING above you ... you need a big screen. I saw Wizard of Oz at Grauman's Chinese several years ago - sat close up enough .. and had it towering above my head - so cool! Just side note about being lazy about properly framing "Academy" frame movies for projection. Last year .. I saw Singin in the Rain at the Regency theater across from South Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa. Bloody idiots ... they took the "1.33:1" framing ... and cropped it to 1.85:1 .. severely cropping head shots ... Their response - "Oh well!" If I want to see a classic film again ... I won't be bothered with that two-bit theater in Orange County, ever again, who are too lax! - I'll go to a LA/Hollywood theater where they care to project them in their proper frame.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>For those who aren't interested just wait for bluray release in a few weeks.<< Am of the thought - There's nothing like being in a big darkened theater .. with a big screen - towering above you .. There are many movies meant to be viewed that way. If you got one week to see a classic film on the big screen .. and got some free time .. you don't let that pass you by.
Originally Posted By mawnck From the link in post 41: >>After scanning, the image quality was cleaned up by the digital artists, who removed dust and dirt spots and painted out the wires used to help actor Ray Bolger to fly in the Scarecrow dance number. << Do tell.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I saw Singin in the Rain at the Regency theater across from South Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa.<< That theater is about 10 minutes away from my apartment. I've driven to Burbank to avoid it. It is LITERALLY the most inept theater I've been to in Southern California, its only serious competition being the Regency Plant in Van Nuys, owned by the same company.
Originally Posted By kennect I can't get out often so I am stuck at home. Not complaing though. I have movies pretty well covered. one 40", one 55" with 3D and a projection system that throws an 8' wide image. So I am a happy camper. I take what I can get.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Also, the fact that so many of the backgrounds are just painted backdrops presents a challenge for the 3D guys. What do you do with that? I fear the unreality of the sets and special effects will be the main thing that gets enhanced.> Read a review in the paper this morning. That was basically the reviewer's complaint. She loved the IMAX image and the details of the scarecrow's makeup, for instance. Hated the fact that the 3D made the painted backdrops even more obvious.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz We saw it last night and really liked it. I am not the biggest fan of 3D but thought this worked well. Yes the scenes were stage bound which was always apparent. Some of the painted backdrops however were also 3D'ized and looked great, if not realistic. Some were not and looked as flat as before. To me this is how a 3D movie should be. The 3D is just another support like lighting, color, costuming. It was not forced because it was not made that way. The scenes in the forests looked great. as did those in the Witch's Castle. Worst show was the long shot of the balloon in the Emerald City. Best shot was a long shot of the foursome walking down the long gothic hall to the wizard's chamber. The tornado scene was great. because of the huge screen it was somewhat terrifying and while the foreground was in 3D the background was not ( or was ver minimal) but it still looked awesome.
Originally Posted By doombuggy glad I looked here was debating on seeing this. I'll give it a shot sounds like they did an OK job on it. I had the same mind set as others, It's an old movie and you can only do so much with it.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I saw it today. I enjoyed everything. From the very beginning I felt as if I could walk into the film and enter Kansas in black and white. I normally feel ripped off with any 3D projection but not this time. The tornado scene is so authentic still loved every minute. I kept thinking how incredible it was to know all the performers were real people and not computer generated . They all gave their heart and soul to this movie... and the little dog too! I hope you will take the time to see it on the big screen . Are there any movies that would motivate you to re-visit in 3D IMAX Theatres? I am thinking Fantasia.
Originally Posted By doombuggy I would see Sleeping Beauty many many times if it was Imax3D. As it was shoot in 70mm it would look great.
Originally Posted By doombuggy saw it today and it was great. For a movie that's 75 it looked better then the high tech stuff of today. The 3D imo really helped bring depth to the sets and looked amazing and not over powering.
Originally Posted By kennect Finally saw OZ3d at home on disc. It looked great. What I really liked were the extra's. Especially liked the Making Of one and all the trailers from over the years. I thought it was strange how they approached each re-release.
