In a fascinating interview about 3-D and it’s past, present and future in the film industry - James Cameron tells Variety that he thinks Atonement (!) would have been better in 3-D.

To prove this point, he is itching to direct a drama in 3-D as his follow-up to the much anticipated Avatar…

Right now, 3-D is pretty much being used for films that have some spectacle in them, whether it’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth” or “U2 3D”; nobody’s talking about using it for domestic dramas. But there are people wondering whether it will actually enhance the impact of character-driven stories. What are your thoughts on how 3-D changes the experience of watching actors act?

I plan to shoot a small dramatic film in 3-D, just to prove this point, after “Avatar.” In “Avatar,” there are a number of scenes that are straight dramatic scenes, no action, no effects. They play very well, and in fact seem to be enhanced by the stereo viewing experience. So I think this can work for the full length of a dramatic feature. However, filmmakers and studios will have to weigh the added cost of shooting in 3-D against the increased marketing value for that type of film.

Cameron, as long as your working - I’m happy. Drama - Comic Book Movie - Sci-Fi - Horror - whatever! Just don’t leave us for a decade again!

YOU CAN READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HERE

source - aicn