Watching 3D Movies on Big Screen

Doge

For those who don’t know, BigScreen is a free app on steam that places you in a virtual cinema allowing you to share anything on your desktop on the big screen, and invite people to watch that content in your cinema.

I have found the 3D effect in VR to be amazing, and it doesn’t have the drawback of darkening the image like 3D Glasses do.

So if any boardies would like to join me watching 3D Movies in VR in the coming weeks, I could host a private session where I stream my desktop in 1080p.

I need to get a Blu-ray Drive first so If anyone has one spare, or one going cheap let me know, wether it’s internal, external or a laptop BD-ROM Drive.

I have been using the “To 3D Or Not 3D” review section of Cinema Blend as a reference for the best 3D Movies to get.

So far I have ordered Avatar, Tron, Prometheus, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Coraline, Paranorman, I Robot (meant to be poor in 3D) and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. All these were in a bundle hence I Robot!

I’m also willing to do documentaries.

If anyone is interested let me know on the thread.

pcuser

Depending on what time of the day or night It is I would be up for it.

mrcheez

Doge wrote: »

So if any boardies would like to join me watching 3D Movies in VR in the coming weeks, I could host a private session where I stream my desktop in 1080p.

Can we watch 3D streamed from your PC, I wonder how effective it is vs watching directly on a local BluRay?

I've got Blade Runner 2049 due for arrival on BluRay next week, gonna stick it in the PSVR first thing, even though I have a decent Samsung 3D TV.

Want to relive that IMAX experience

Doge

mrcheez wrote: »

Can we watch 3D streamed from your PC, I wonder how effective it is vs watching directly on a local BluRay?

I've got Blade Runner 2049 due for arrival on BluRay next week, gonna stick it in the PSVR first thing, even though I have a decent Samsung 3D TV.

Want to relive that IMAX experience

Yup! I just hit the side by side option which joins the two halves together for all to see.

I’ve already tested it in a public room and they loved it.

They said it was pretty crisp and the frame rate was good. Probably a bit lossy compared to watching it on a source pc I’d imagine but not enough to ruin the experience.

Doge

Okay I’ve gone a bit mad and ordered loads more 3D Blu-ray, all under £10 each, all new and sealed.

I’ve also taken a punt on This BD-ROM combo drive from dell for €4.81 delivered!

http://www.dell.com/en-ie/shop/dell-serial-ata-dvd-rw-bd-rom-combo-drive/apd/631-abki/storage-drives-media

It appears to be a kit for a server, and the description doesn’t mention blu Ray so I’m taking a gamble, but at that price I couldn’t resist.

mrcheez

Woah what? BluRay on PC for €5?

Doge

mrcheez wrote: »

Woah what? BluRay on PC for €5?

I have my doubts about it, it might be a mistake in the description.

If it’s for a server it’s probably like an internal optical drive in a laptop, and will require a slimline sata to USB adapter but also could have a propiterary connector which I wouldn’t be able to connect to a pc.

For that price though I said I’d take a risk and see.

Currently I’m getting poor tracking in Big Screen, possibly because I installed a new nvidia graphics driver today. And I can’t seem to force ASW / 45 FPS in the app so the frame rate keeps fluctuating.

Edit: A restart sorted it, always restart after installing drivers!

Dyr

I watched Dr Strange in 3D through Bigscreen and was suitably impressed

ozmo

I have a number of 3D films I've somehow aquired over the years (random stuff like Spiderman 3D and Bloody Valentine and a lots others) - never been able watch any of them -

what would be the mininum hardware I would need to join you guys
I've got a very decent PC with working blueray...
no vr gear yet - just lots of Google Cardboard type 3D viewers if thats a possibility...

Doge

ozmo wrote: »

what would be the mininum hardware I would need to join you guys
I've got a very decent PC with working blueray...
no vr gear yet - just lots of Google Cardboard type 3D viewers if thats a possibility...

Check out Trinus VR , it's software the let's you use your smart phone as a a Rift or Vive I think.

https://www.trinusvirtualreality.com

Doge

Was at an American friend's place today and they had this vintage stereoscopic 3D Viewer that lets you see photographs in 3D!

A strange coincidence considering this thread!

The photos they had for it were vintage too. It's just like Side By Side videos except it's 2 of the same pictures side by side with an adjustment to one so you get a sense of depth. And glass lenses that probably diffract the image.

Quite an amazing invention back then and probably the birth of stereoscopic 3D and VR!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAE0nqj7KcU

mrcheez

Heh cool I had a ViewMaster (as shown in the video) with ET reels back in the aul 80s

Same concept I guess

smokingman

I played a 3d bluray of Valerian and the city of a thousand thingies and.....yes, I'll be getting more of that

Calibos

I've a fair bit of 3D stuff. Just don't ask where I got it from

Skerries

might actually now use the Blu-Ray drive I installed way back in 2011

Dyr

Doge wrote: »

Was at an American friend's place today and they had this vintage stereoscopic 3D Viewer that lets you see photographs in 3D!

A strange coincidence considering this thread!

The photos they had for it were vintage too. It's just like Side By Side videos except it's 2 of the same pictures side by side with an adjustment to one so you get a sense of depth. And glass lenses that probably diffract the image.

Quite an amazing invention back then and probably the birth of stereoscopic 3D and VR!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAE0nqj7KcU

theres a VR version of one of these yokes on Steam

Doge

So im running a session until late tonight if anyone wants to watch 3D Documentaries, just paste in this room ID in Join a Room:

rroom-dsaqes1q

I will notify people each time in the Sessions thread here:
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057837804

Doge

The room ID changed!

Here is the current room ID:

room-dsaqes1q

Dr Bob

http://steamcommunity.com/groups/VRBoarsdsies
(created this as it might make steam based multiplayer stuff a little easier )

Doge

Just had another idea there. This would be awesome for watching E3 live and twitch streams like Games Done Quick.

I always wanted to watch E3 live in a Bar somewhere and have a chat with people about the demos they just watched.

Now we can do it with the power of the internet and virtual reality!

mrcheez

Kinda surprised U2 haven't jumped on the chance to be the first to include VR tickets for their performances.

An extra source of income I don't think they would flinch at!

Doge

mrcheez wrote: »

Kinda surprised U2 haven't jumped on the chance to be the first to include VR tickets for their performances.

An extra source of income I don't think they would flinch at!

You going to pop in for a while?
Its lonely on here waiting for people to join!

mrcheez

Doge wrote: »

You going to pop in for a while?
Its lonely on here waiting for people to join!

No can do, not at home this wkend

Reasons like this I need the Oculus Go... will take that baby with me everywhere

Doge

Thanks to Dr. Bob for popping in this evening. Seemed to work flawlessly on his end.

Hope we get more numbers next time, I guess the best way to do it is to set a date and time.

Calibos

Any 3D movie/documentary requests for an amoral Rift and Bigscreen user who might do the same sometime?


Whats your upload speed Doge? I'm on a 250/25mbit UPC connection

Doge

Calibos wrote: »

Any 3D movie/documentary requests for an amoral Rift and Bigscreen user who might do the same sometime?


Whats your upload speed Doge? I'm on a 250/25mbit UPC connection

Same speed and provider as you!

Calibos

Doge wrote: »

Same speed and provider as you!

I asked the Bigscreen Dev on reddit about upload bandwidth and number of users. Another guy said it was a sh!tshow with 7 users on his 15mbit upload. Then Darshan the Dev arrived and said that their latest update which went live a few hours beforehand had dramatically improved performance in multi user rooms and that now 7 users on yer mans 15mbit should be smooth as butter. So its lookin good for some movie nights that can accomodate all us boardsie VR regulars should the demand ever be there.

mrcheez

FYI, Amazon are doing a 2 for £18 on Marvel 3D BluRays at the moment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/promotion/A3A091CU4X4SFD?ref_=plp_pc_dp_imp_A3A091CU4X4SFD


Thinking of picking up "Doctor Strange" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2" for the PSVR

Doge

mrcheez wrote: »

FYI, Amazon are doing a 2 for £18 on Marvel 3D BluRays at the moment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/promotion/A3A091CU4X4SFD?ref_=plp_pc_dp_imp_A3A091CU4X4SFD


Thinking of picking up "Doctor Strange" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2" for the PSVR

Thanks for that’s, they’re the 2 highest rated on to 3D or not.

mrcheez

Interesting that no new 3D TVs were made in 2017, so hopefully the format isn't discontinued as I think they're great.

Possibly VR will be the only way to view 3D in coming years.

Professor Moriarty

A question, if I may please. I have a Note 5. Is it worth buying a VR headset for it? I'm not into gaming much, but is it worth getting for movies or documentaries - if such things exist for the Note 5?

Doge

Professor Moriarty wrote: »

A question, if I may please. I have a Note 5. Is it worth buying a VR headset for it? I'm not into gaming much, but is it worth getting for movies or documentaries - if such things exist for the Note 5?

Definitely worth it, you could get the Gear VR headset which is compatible with the Note 5.

Haven’t tried the Gear VR, only Google Cardboard but the Gear VR should be quite an upgrade on comfort and lens quality.

The Oculus Cinema app looks like class for watching your 2D or 3D documentaries and movies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ar91JNLdR4

I think Netflix is supported by Gear VR also.

Professor Moriarty

Doge wrote: »

Definitely worth it, you could get the Gear VR headset which is compatible with the Note 5.

Haven’t tried the Gear VR, only Google Cardboard but the Gear VR should be quite an upgrade on comfort and lens quality.

The Oculus Cinema app looks like class for watching your 2D or 3D documentaries and movies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ar91JNLdR4

I think Netflix is supported by Gear VR also.

Excellent, I'll give it a shot. Yeah the cinema looks the business! Looks like Gear is compatible with the Note 8 if I trade up too. Thanks for the info!

Calibos

Professor Moriarty wrote: »

Excellent, I'll give it a shot. Yeah the cinema looks the business! Looks like Gear is compatible with the Note 8 if I trade up too. Thanks for the info!

Note that the GearVR for the Note 5 will not work on a Note 8 afaik.

Professor Moriarty

Calibos wrote: »

Note that the GearVR for the Note 5 will not work on a Note 8 afaik.

Thanks for the heads up, but according to Harvey Norman's site it will? Unless Harvey has it wrong!

TerrorFirmer

GearVR with compatiable Samsung phone is A1. For movies, it's actually better than the Oculus Rift due to the screen quality. The Netflix app is awesome as well. With 2nd hand Gear VR as cheap as they are, it's a no brainer. I had an S6 with GearVR and I used it a bit for Netflix and movies.

pcuser

Do you reckon it would be worth setting up a whatsapp group to get instant updates on the next 3d Movie, Documentary etc night?

Doge

pcuser wrote: »

Do you reckon it would be worth setting up a whatsapp group to get instant updates on the next 3d Movie, Documentary etc night?

I’m not sure how people on here would feel about having their mobile numbers visible but it’s a neat idea. Maybe we could use another app like discord or something?

Doge

So my Dell order came today and turns out it’s just some software on a dvd disc despite it saying a DVD-RW/BD-ROM Combo Drive! Bleh!

Told them it was blatant false advertising and I’m hoping to get a drive from them but they’ll probably just refund me.

I did order a Slimline Sata to USB cable from amazon along with those 2 Blu-ray so maybe I should just go ahead and buy an internal Blu-ray Drive for a laptop.

Doge

What would be the best night to host another BigScreen session anyway dudes?

Either Friday or a Sunday?
I think Sunday might be better as people wouldn’t have much else on?

Doge

First 3D Blu-ray arrived today, The Hobbit Trilogy in 3D, comes with 12 discs!




Only €14.98 delivered from Zavvi.

mrcheez

Doge wrote: »

First 3D Blu-ray arrived today, The Hobbit Trilogy in 3D, comes with 12 discs!




Only €14.98 delivered from Zavvi.

Nice price! I bought the extended edition 3D for £29 on Amazon over Xmas and have yet to watch it, so cheers for reminder!

Doge

Another day another BluRay.

Well quite a lot I guess!

.

mrcheez

You're missing Dredd and The Walk 😁

Doge

mrcheez wrote: »

You're missing Dredd and The Walk ��

Dredd got poor reviews for the 3D effect on the cinema blend site.

https://www.cinemablend.com/new/3D-Or-3D-Buy-Right-Dredd-Ticket-33101.html

Is it any good in 3D?

mrcheez

Doge wrote: »

Dredd got poor reviews for the 3D effect on the cinema blend site.

https://www.cinemablend.com/new/3D-Or-3D-Buy-Right-Dredd-Ticket-33101.html

Is it any good in 3D?

yup, one of the best, but it also helps that the movie kicks ass.

The Walk is great too, probably a reference film for 3D. Get some serious vertigo watching it.

Doge

mrcheez wrote: »

yup, one of the best, but it also helps that the movie kicks ass.

The Walk is great too, probably a reference film for 3D. Get some serious vertigo watching it.

I guess those cinema blend reviews are pretty subjective then and probably dependent on the reviewers local cinema environment.

A turtles tale is meant to be the benchmark for the pop out effect, that's on the way in the next batch.

Doge

Big Update coming to BigScreen next week plus it appears they are planning on a PSVR release.



If they make it cross platform it would be awesome!

Calibos

....or very very bad!!

Might have to title the Room, "PSVR Peeps, I'm not your childs Babysitter, I'm going to kick them out of the room if they as much as breathe too loudly into their microphone!!!"

mrcheez

Aren't all the kids in Rec Room using Vive/Rifts ?

There was a huge kiddie problem before the PSVR got access

Doge

mrcheez wrote: »

Aren't all the kids in Rec Room using Vive/Rifts ?

There was a huge kiddie problem before the PSVR got access

And in VRChat also!

You can host private rooms in BigScreen so it's a non issue really.