All about the awaited Soarin' Over the World movie

[IWant2GoNow]

True. There have been talks of flatenning out th screen (which I think would change the entire experience) but they are looking for a digital projection system that will work with the current application. Nothing has been invented yet but that's never stopped WDI from working on a project.

My point exactly.

Just to make sure everyone knows, this was just an idea that popped into my head. It's not even a rumor at all. Just was wondering if it was possible.

I agree flattening the screen might alter the view and immersiveness. Hopefully their search for that digital projector pays off in the end.

As far as 3D with no glasses goes, I know there's a layered screen tech that allows this but you have to be viewing it from straight on. Looking at it from an angle ruins the effect. Which would NOT be good for Soarin'. I believe the Nintendo 3DS that is coming out utilizes this feature and some early rumblings have said it's amazing.

Wish Nintendo would sponsor something at The World.

 

[Pete C]

As of right now, Soarin' can't even go digital because of the physical unique shape of the screen so I kinda doubt it can go 3D. I don't know much about the no-glasses 3D technology but from an operations aspect, doing 3D glasses with Soarin' as it is now would be a nightmare with how many glasses would end up in the pit.

Where did you read that? Soarin uses an inverted version of Omnimax/IMAX Dome if I'm not mistaken. I don't see why it could not be digital. It's just IMAX cameras shot through a fisheye lens, and then projected through a matching fisheye lens onto a curved screen to create a panoramic view. I don't see why this could not be done digitally. However, I did read this on the IMAX wiki:

"A digital version of IMAX started rolling out in 2008. The new system is a projection standard only. Digital IMAX systems can show either 2D or 3D content in DCI or IMAX digital format (which in itself is a superset of DCI). The digital system alleviates the need for film reels and facilitates inexpensive distribution of IMAX features.

Despite those advantages, one big disadvantage is the resolution of the picture, which is much lower than the resolution of the normal IMAX film, estimated to be about 12000 × 8700 theoretical pixels or 6120 × 4500 actually discernible pixels.[27] The screens used by IMAX multiplex locations range in size from 47' x 24' to 74' x 46' and those in classic IMAX locations range from 51' x 37' to 117' x 96'. The digital installations have drawn some confusion based on poor consumer differentiation to the traditional 15/70 IMAX."

 

[JEANYLASER]

agreed!

 

[ZipADeeSarah]

As of right now, Soarin' can't even go digital because of the physical unique shape of the screen so I kinda doubt it can go 3D. I don't know much about the no-glasses 3D technology but from an operations aspect, doing 3D glasses with Soarin' as it is now would be a nightmare with how many glasses would end up in the pit.

Exactly--even if the technology is made to work, what happens if you drop the glasses mid-movie? You spend the rest of the time staring at a blurry screen with your feet dangling and the experience is ruined. More likely to happen with children, and after they drop their glasses AND yours, then you all sit there blindly swaying in the fake breeze, wondering if you can get Fastpasses to try it again.

I can see it now: 3D glasses with elastic head straps...

 

[Rob562]

Exactly--even if the technology is made to work, what happens if you drop the glasses mid-movie? You spend the rest of the time staring at a blurry screen with your feet dangling and the experience is ruined. More likely to happen with children, and after they drop their glasses AND yours, then you all sit there blindly swaying in the fake breeze, wondering if you can get Fastpasses to try it again.

I can see it now: 3D glasses with elastic head straps...

Actually, I'd envision them more as aviator goggles ala young Carl in "Up"...

-Rob

 

[mp2bill]

I would love this to be true.

 

[imagineer boy]

I don't think Soarin needs 3-D. Its extremely convincing enough as it is.

 

[NoChesterHester]

I don't think Soarin needs 3-D. Its extremely convincing enough as it is.

I agree. 3D isn't needed for this experience, but a revamped digital protection is. Where there is a will there is a way.

 

[JEANYLASER]

thanks for the info!