Do 3D Films Make You Dizzy - Or Is It Just Your Imagination? Newcastle University Study

The realism of today’s 3D blockbusters can blow audiences away. By using 3D glasses to present different images to the two eyes, stereoscopic 3D technology fools the brain into believing it is viewing a real scene rather than a flat image on a screen. Now 3D televisions enable viewers to experience the effect at home as well.

Yet 3D has not become as popular as some might have hoped. Many people say watching 3D gives them unpleasant side-effects such as headache or nausea. Scientists don’t fully understand why this is. It’s true that badly made 3D effects can cause discomfort. However, makers of 3D content are well aware of the possible issues and work hard to avoid them.

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