The magic doesn't come from within the director's mind, it comes from within the hearts of the actors.
I believe 3D is inevitable because it's about aligning our entertainment systems to our sensory system. We all have two eyes; we all see the world in 3D. And it's natural for us to want our entertainment in 3D as well. It's just getting the technology - it's really more the business model than the technology piece. We've solved the technology.
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This quote emphasizes the inevitability of 3D entertainment aligning with human sensory perception.
James Cameron articulates a vision in which 3D technology will become a standard form of entertainment, driven by the need for experiences that align with the way humans naturally perceive the world. He suggests that while the technology to achieve this has been developed, the challenge lies more in creating the right business model to bring it to the masses, indicating a future where 3D content is the norm rather than the exception.
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In a presentation about the future of cinema at the film festival, I would quote James Cameron to illustrate the evolution of visual storytelling.
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I tend to like strong female characters. It just interests me dramatically. A strong male character isn't interesting because it has been done and it's so cliched. A weak male character is interesting: somebody else hasn't done it a hundred times. A strong female character is still interesting to me because it hasn't been done all that much, finding the balance of femininity and strength. [From a 1986 Fangoria interview]
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