First seen in the 1920s (yes, that long ago), and now seeing a huge uptick in “trendiness”, 3-D technology seems almost as sought after as the next Web 3.0 technology. Movies and Cinemas alike are welcoming the surge in 3-D sales, given that it provides such a comfortable boost to their profit margins. Now the film industry isn’t the only one who can play this game; TV providers, video game, and mobile phone manufacturers are all looking to incorporate this newest advance in technology.

But as 3-D aims to get inside every family room, game room, and cell phone in America, one has to wonder: “Before I shell out a premium for this new technology, is going 3-D even worth it?” 

The Pros. 

Fun.

3-D may not be for everyone, but for anyone who enjoys watching any kind of screen, it’s hard to argue against the screen doing more for the audience. Viewers spend their whole lives ‘going to the movies’ or ‘watching’ TV, and now the movies and TVs are finally reciprocating. 3-D technology makes it possible for a 3rd person viewer to become a first-person PARTICIPANT in the event. On top of everything else going on, the viewer is engaged, and that is exciting.

Cutting Edge of Technology.

Whether it’s a car, a house, or a pair of shoes, some people just love to display their status, and owning the newest, most leading edge technology does just that: It conveys status….in 3 dimensional bliss.

Technological Advancement Means Technologically Better.

Just as Toto from The Wizard of Oz went from black-and-white to the color black, there’s no denying the obvious quality improvement of analog TV to digital, High Definition TV. And 3-D is the next logical extension of HD. If seeing each blade of grass during a football game improved the experience, imagine watching the star running back dive through the living room for the first down.

The Cons.

Health Concerns.

3-D technology derives from stereoscopy, a method of showing 2 distinct images to the left and right eyes, thus creating the illusion of depth. Some people however, about 1 million in the United States, have stereo blindness. Their eyes cannot combine the 2 separate images and so 3-D viewing is impossible for them. Add to those others who suffer from epilepsy, vertigo and a host of other problems and one can see how health concerns might nullify the benefits of going 3-D.

Cost.

Companies are still introducing 3-D technology to the marketplace, and at the same time trying to figure out the most cost effective ways of delivering 3-D content. Until they do, however, prices for 3-D ready devices will likely remain high. That premium price alone may induce some to hold off until the technology becomes more widely integrated.

Availability.

Currently there is a limited amount of 3-D content available, and that alone could be enough to push off the purchase date for a 3-D capable device. But as more and more studios, game developers, and manufacturers embrace it, this won’t be an issue for long.

3-D technology is on the rise, but its staying power is yet to be seen. The cost and the limited availability may be holding it back for now, but the day when it is readily and easily available is not far off. Can movie-goers, sports fans, and gamers pass altogether on seeing their favorite content up close and in their face? Time will tell.

What do you think about the latest 3D technology and the future trends?

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If you are planning to open a nightclub, coffee shop or even a theatre company, there are some aspects of your business decision that you will need to keep in mind. One of the obvious, and most important, is your choice of locations and the building in which you will establish yourself. There are a number of lease options that are suitable to new businesses of every variety. Commercial tenants are highly recommended to establish a relationship with a realtor to help negotiate the specifics of the contract. The commercial leases are quite different from those of the residential basis and it’s important to be sure of all the terms and conditions they contain and how they relate to your establishment.

In addition to the lease conditions in establishing a location for your business, you will also want to look into the specific zoning laws of an area. This is generally not going to affect your business if you are in a commercial zone unless you have certain aspects that might be restricted. You will definitely want to refer to zoning laws in your area, though a standard coffee shop or theatre is pretty clear. Nightclubs might run into different issues depending on where you intend to start up. These are some of the more technical aspects of your business, and while they are extremely important, they generally take an interest back seat to your actual service offerings. They also relate to the financial structure of the business. Meanwhile, the reason you likely went into the business in the first place is the performance type and line up you have in mind. This will vary a great deal depending on what type of establishment you are planning on operating. Obviously an open mic in a coffee shop has much different considerations than establishing a production season for a theatre company. However, each of these is essential to the success of their specific business genre.

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Referring back to the importance of the financial side of your business’ structure it’s important to keep in mind that the advertisement needs can sometimes amount to twenty percent of your production expenses. Regardless of whether you’re running a theatre, a night club, coffee shop with an open mic night, or any other performance based business, you will definitely want to establish your name in the community and keep your performances known. Of course that’s part of the external battle. Creating the right atmosphere in the perfect building will be one of your top priorities. And this relates to the question of the importance of location. Is it best to focus on finding the best possible location for your establishment or will offering the best service or product available ensure your audience or consumer base regardless of how prime the Transglobe property  location is. This is one marketing and business debate that tends to remain ongoing.

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With dozens of major theme parks and hundreds of smaller amusement parks scattered across the United States, it is easy to see why it is a multi-billion dollar industry. The opening of a new park, such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando early in 2010, calls attention to the appeal of these attractions to children, families, and children of all ages. The flip side of these magical experiences are theme park accidents . With the growing reach of the world wide web, more and more people are finding sites that list these accidents or even showcase videos of the worse things that can happen on a carnival or theme park ride.

While dramatic accidents can get tons of play on YouTube and the local news, there are a host of organizations dedicated to ensuring the safety of theme park and carnival rides. This ranges from the parks themselves — the larger parks have entire departments devoted to safety and training of operators and maintenance teams, to state and national government agencies as well as national and international trade organizations that conduct safety conferences and issues guidelines and provide training.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is one such organization that collects data on accidents and injuries at theme parks around the country. Between 1987 – 2000 they estimated that there were 4.5 deaths related to amusement rides each year. Those numbers fell to 3 deaths in 2001, 2 in 2002 and 3 in 2003. By 2005, the Commission recorded 15,000 ride-related injuries at US parks and carnivals. These include waterparks and their associated rides as well as traditional amusement parks.

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Many people have a tendency to think that costumes are an aspect of Halloween, and they are only used during the last few days of October. Well, this is a major time for them to appear in all types of stores, from drug stores to grocery and department stores, though there are events and occasions throughout the year that call for the use of costumes. From costume parties to various festivals and other celebrations, personal needs for costumes are more common then you might guess and there are stores that specialize in plus size adult costumes for this reason.

In addition to the various private engagement occasions that require costumes, there are numerous professionally, and even amateur, based performances that use costumes regularly. Freelance clowns and other entertainers work in costumes on a daily basis and almost every theatre production has a particular costume theme need. Actors and other performers use costumes as a standard part of the their professional attire. This is true for those who work in film and the theatre.

The next time you’re out somewhere you should start to pay attention to the amount of people you see in costumes while you are simply going about your life in the month of April, or any other non October month.

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Of course you can get great seafood in Miami, did anyone ever really think otherwise? Miami, just the name brings images to most minds of Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas cruising the streets and looking cool in that popular 1980s television series. And while that was just a television show, and a rather sensational one at that, the images it manifested into the collective national psyche remain attached to common perspectives on the city of Miami. And really, are they that far off? Regardless of the image created by that television series, and one that can actually be celebrated and enjoyed, there are many other cultural aspects of Miami that have nothing to do with the beautiful beaches, gorgeous people and club scene of the city.

There is great theatre, excellent symphonic music, amazing ballet and respected art museums in the city and these are all fundamental aspects of the cultural atmosphere of Miami. From the Miami Children’s Theatre to the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, there are incredible performances in the city as well as major touring companies and shows that highlight the prestigious city stages. And this is just tapping the beginning of the great cultural traditions and performance aspects of this city.

Most of the tourists who visit the city and stay in a Miami hotel are interested in visiting one of the city’s great museums, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Miami Museum of Science and Space, or attending one of the performances by the Miami Symphony Orchestra. The Miami City Ballet is another one of the excellent performance companies of the city that help it to maintain its tremendous cultural heritage and offer the residents as well as the tourists who visit the city ever year fine experiences in the various art fields.

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The 23rd Bond movie has been delayed indefinitely. This comes as a shock to many people, but the company MGM is debt ridden and about to be sold. Because of this, the next Bond movie is a little out of luck when it comes to a budget for it’s stars. Originally it was tentatively scheduled for a 2012 release, but no more. This movie was intended to feature Daniel Craig one more time as Bond as well as Sam Mendes as the director, but who is to say if this will still be true when the film is underway again.

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