3-D Films

Dictionary.com defines 3-D films as a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception. A regular motion picture camera system is used to record the images as seen from two perspectives. Special projection hardware and eyewear are used to provide the illusion of depth when viewing the film.

3-D films are not just limited to theater releases. Television and direct-to-video films have also had similar methods but this is primarily for marketing purposes.

3-D films have existed since the 1950s but have not been used very much because of the costly hardware and processes required to produce and display a 3-D film.  They were featured in the American cinema but later experienced a worldwide view in the 1980s and 90s. This was from the IMAX theaters and Disney movies. 3-D movies have become more successful throughout the 2000s, with multiple movies.