'Godfather' of film Coppola unveils new 3D 'Twixt'
Phil Lelyveld
Entertainment Technology Center
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With “Twixt,” he continues to put his Coppola spin on moviemaking by using 3D technology in a way he hopes will be less cumbersome for audiences. Within the tale, he has placed on-screen cues telling audiences when to put on 3D glasses so they don’t have to wear them throughout the entire film.
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He said that, while he enjoyed the high quality of a 3D movie like “Avatar,” he did remove his glasses at various times. His is a similar complaint of many fans of 3D movies who have experienced eye fatigue.
Coppola also gave Comic-Con fans a sort of “dress rehearsal” for an ambitious plan that will see him screen “Twixt” in various cities accompanied by live music. He will oversee the screenings much like a conductor, and “perform the film for each audience, uniquely for them,” he said.
“I want to bring life back into the movies,” Coppola announced in a rather giddy fashion to the delight of audiences.
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