Category Archives: 3D

The First 3D Printed Movie … by Random Cat Pictures

We’ve all heard humorous murmurs like “gee, what will they be 3D printing next—babies?” Many of us do wonder what the technological crystal ball holds for 3D printing. And while 3D printing technology has been the “stuff” that movies are made from, literally (think Coraline or The Boxtrolls), it  hasn’t yet been the central theme, until now, with Caden–and what a provocative one it is.

via The First 3D Printed Movie: Random Cat Pictures Launches Indiegogo Campaign for Movie ‘Caden’ – 3DPrint.com.

Coraline and Boxtrolls were produced by Laika, which is a short distance from my house – just putting in a little plug for my local economy.

3D films may earn $12 billion in revenue this year

3D films comprised 12 of the top 13 highest-grossing films of this year so far, with those films amassing a huge $7.5+ billion and counting at the worldwide box office. The rest of 2014′s 3D release have likewise contributed an additional $1+ billion to date, with several major 3D release still to come that should push the finally 3D box office tally over $10 billion and likely toward the $12 billion mark.

via Why 3D Will Dominate Cinema In The Future.