RealD

RealD 3D is the global leader in 3D. We bring you the world's leading 3D movie experience- RealD Cinema- and provide revolutionary new ways of seeing entertainment. RealD brings the third dimension to life and creates stunning 3D that is as real as the world around us and as mind-blowing as the imaginations of today's greatest filmmakers.

This is not the 3D of years or decades ago, but a next-generation digital technology - bright, clear images which immerse the viewer in a realistic and powerful experience. In a RealD 3D theater you are seeing unparalleled visuals based upon 3D science used by NASA and others.

Because RealD 3D is digital 3D, it is easy on the eyes and every seat in the house is a great seat. Images not only come straight at you - the depth and clarity of the RealD experience pulls you into the movie.

With RealD 3D, you truly enter a new dimension.

How does RealD 3D work?
Think of 3D movies as two separate movies - instead of shooting one frame, cameras capture two frames- one for your left eye, and one for your right.RealD's technology enables both streams of images to be projected from a digital cinema projector. In a RealD theater, you'll also wear a pair of special polarized glasses that prevent the right eye from seeing the left eye movie, and vice versa. Your brain then combines the two images into a seamless 3D experience.
How is RealD 3D different from the "old" 3D?
If you're thinking of those red-and-blue colored glasses, it's completely different. Because RealD is a digital technology, the two images (right eye and left eye) can be perfectly calibrated, creating an ultra-realistic image that doesn't give you headaches or eyestrain.
Are there going to be a lot of 3D movies in the near future?
Yes! There are over thirty movies already planned for release in the next two years, and more to come. Leading filmmakers including Jim Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Robert Zemeckis, and Tim Burton are all making 3D films.
How many RealD theaters are there?
To date, RealD's 3D cinema technologies reach over 1200 movie screens worldwide. 98% of digital 3D theaters are RealD theaters. If you've seen a 3D movie in the past few years, chances are you've seen it on a RealD screen. In the next year, RealD-equipped screens will more than double. You can find a RealD 3D theater near you from any page on this website!
So what about those 3D glasses?
Right now it isn't possible to have a great 3D movie experience without glasses. RealD's 3D glasses are uniquely lightweight and comfortable - you will forget you're wearing them. They even look cool- or so we've been told! You'll get a new pair of glasses every time you visit a RealD theater - and you can even keep them as a souvenir. And, of course, they're recyclable.
Can I wear the glasses over my prescription glasses?
Absolutely. RealD glasses are specially made not only to fit everyone comfortably, but also to fit over prescription frames.
Can I use RealD glasses at home?
Right now, the RealD glasses only work in the movies.
What if I am colorblind? Can I see RealD 3D?
Yes- because RealD uses polarized light technology, most forms of colorblindness will not affect your ability to see RealD 3D at all.
What else does RealD do?
3D is all we do. However, RealD 3D goes beyond cinema. RealD is a leader in professional 3D applications through its RealD Pro/StereoGraphics brand.™ RealD Pro/StereoGraphics has been pioneering stereoscopic 3D technologies for over twenty years; our technologies are used by government agencies (including NASA), universities, movie studios, and many other industries.
Can I see RealD 3D in my home, on a TV or a game console?
Here at RealD, we believe that all visual media will one day be seen in 3D. As the global leader in 3D, we'll continue to invent and innovate. Stay tuned.