U2 can be there!
March 29th 2008 17:08
10th of April, 2008. Remember that date. On that day U2 will start it's tour in Australia. Good news, eh? Not only that but they will hold multiple concerts around the country in different places, all at the same time. Oh yes and there will be a couple hundred of them.
You might ask what am I smoking here in the northern hemisphere in the city of Budapest? Well, I don't smoke, but my hair was nearly scorched down a few days ago when I had the wonderful opportunity to witness the magic of these four men: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. Oh, let's not forget Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington the directors, and also the wonderful technology of 3D cinema, a big plus also goes to IMAX as it was meant for this kind of entertainment.
If you haven't guessed by now: I'm talking about U2 3D, the concertfilm made from over 100 hours of digital HD 3D material shot in 2006 on U2's Vertigo tour in South America. If I'm not mistaken a certain concert in Melbourne is also part of this "madness" that was brewed out in the pots of movie and music magicians. So in case some of you recognize yourselves jumping up and down on the big screen, then no, you're not dreaming.
Let me say this to you: Cinema City International's IMAX theatre in Budapest, was imagined for this! If you can, definitely see this in IMAX. The huge screen and especially the 15 KWatt-ish sound is a must when you want to demolish your earlobes and pop out your eyes at the same time. Just wow! I won't and probably couldn't go into spoilers even if I would try to do so. It's 87 minutes of U2 mayhem presented in a way that's nearing the concert feel and in some aspects it's even more. The 3D, the brilliant editing (major props to that!) the few but effective additional 3D effects, and of course the raw power of the audience from the past combined with one of the greatest bands of our time will turn a non-believer, I say to you.
Even if you're not a huge U2 fan, go see this. Go see this, and be amazed! I was overflowing with visual and audio input in a way I'm rarely when sitting in a freakin' movie theatre!
As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts about 3D cameras, U2 3D uses the PACE/Cameron Fusion 3D camera system. A wonderful little toy of double HD digital Sony cameras that are capable of moving relative to each other. This aspect allows the DP to play some games, and drop the jaws of the audience. Throughout this film, you'll see the use of this, of course, if you can forget the sheer awesomeness of the concert. From super closeups on Bono's sweating, pulsing veins to tricky long shots where the dual lenses are wide apart, thus making the players seem like hobbits (cool, socks-rocking hobbits I might add). All is in the bag. Most of the time they are "regular" shots, but even then, the natural feel of this 3D is amazing. I've experienced no eye-strain at all.
Lucky us, around here, as we can plunge into the U2 ocean since 28th of March! But don't despair, two weeks and you can too! Oh, and one more thing: bring your swimming goggles with you: that certain polarized funky glasses they give you at the theatre entrance!
UPDATE! Here is some fresh info on the attendance of the Budapest IMAX theatre for U23D. Between 27th of March and 27th of April 9252 tickets were sold during 100 shows. The IMAX theatre has 382 seats so that means a total of 38,200 possible tickets. I don't know, is this good nowadays? Probably yes. If you have similar stats for Aussie IMAX theatres please mention them in a comment, thanks!
You might ask what am I smoking here in the northern hemisphere in the city of Budapest? Well, I don't smoke, but my hair was nearly scorched down a few days ago when I had the wonderful opportunity to witness the magic of these four men: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. Oh, let's not forget Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington the directors, and also the wonderful technology of 3D cinema, a big plus also goes to IMAX as it was meant for this kind of entertainment.
If you haven't guessed by now: I'm talking about U2 3D, the concertfilm made from over 100 hours of digital HD 3D material shot in 2006 on U2's Vertigo tour in South America. If I'm not mistaken a certain concert in Melbourne is also part of this "madness" that was brewed out in the pots of movie and music magicians. So in case some of you recognize yourselves jumping up and down on the big screen, then no, you're not dreaming.
International U2 3D poster
U2 comes to Hungary, in IMAX!
Let me say this to you: Cinema City International's IMAX theatre in Budapest, was imagined for this! If you can, definitely see this in IMAX. The huge screen and especially the 15 KWatt-ish sound is a must when you want to demolish your earlobes and pop out your eyes at the same time. Just wow! I won't and probably couldn't go into spoilers even if I would try to do so. It's 87 minutes of U2 mayhem presented in a way that's nearing the concert feel and in some aspects it's even more. The 3D, the brilliant editing (major props to that!) the few but effective additional 3D effects, and of course the raw power of the audience from the past combined with one of the greatest bands of our time will turn a non-believer, I say to you.
Budapest audience before the show
Hungarian music celebs at the afterparty
Even if you're not a huge U2 fan, go see this. Go see this, and be amazed! I was overflowing with visual and audio input in a way I'm rarely when sitting in a freakin' movie theatre!
As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts about 3D cameras, U2 3D uses the PACE/Cameron Fusion 3D camera system. A wonderful little toy of double HD digital Sony cameras that are capable of moving relative to each other. This aspect allows the DP to play some games, and drop the jaws of the audience. Throughout this film, you'll see the use of this, of course, if you can forget the sheer awesomeness of the concert. From super closeups on Bono's sweating, pulsing veins to tricky long shots where the dual lenses are wide apart, thus making the players seem like hobbits (cool, socks-rocking hobbits I might add). All is in the bag. Most of the time they are "regular" shots, but even then, the natural feel of this 3D is amazing. I've experienced no eye-strain at all.
Cool shades at the Dublin premiere
Lucky us, around here, as we can plunge into the U2 ocean since 28th of March! But don't despair, two weeks and you can too! Oh, and one more thing: bring your swimming goggles with you: that certain polarized funky glasses they give you at the theatre entrance!
UPDATE! Here is some fresh info on the attendance of the Budapest IMAX theatre for U23D. Between 27th of March and 27th of April 9252 tickets were sold during 100 shows. The IMAX theatre has 382 seats so that means a total of 38,200 possible tickets. I don't know, is this good nowadays? Probably yes. If you have similar stats for Aussie IMAX theatres please mention them in a comment, thanks!
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