Beyond 3D Film Production
3D has become very popular in the last few years. Starting with a hype in 3D Film Production for cinematic film in 2003, it has grown in popularity and nowadays almost every film has the option to be viewed in 3D.
In 2010 brands like Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba also started selling the first 3D TVs, opening the market to new media forms. Although as of right now TVs are only being used to watch 3D cinematic movies at home.
Aside from 3D there are also formats like 4D and 5D which incorporate sound, sensation, smell and even interaction into film. Admittedly the name 4D/5D is misleading as it does not refer to a technical aspect like 3D (which refers to the three dimensions) but to special effects like movement and smells. Media forms that focus more on the dimensional aspect of creating more realistic images are being developed in the form or Virtual Reality and 360°.