Gallery: As 3-D Hits Tipping Point, Filmmakers Face Polarizing Decisions

  • Thor
    Photo credit: Courtesy of Paramo
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    *Marvel Studios'* [Thor](http://thor.marvel.com/), *which opens Friday, was filmed in 2-D and converted to 3-D in post-production. The movie's 3-D money shots: sweeping vistas of Asgard.*
  • Priest
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    [Priest](http://www.priest-themovie.com/) *(May 13), shot with 2-D cameras and converted to 3-D. Probable 3-D money shot: Combat scenes between vampires and warrior Priest (Paul Bettany).*
  • Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides
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    [Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides](http://disney.go.com/pirates) *(May 20), shot on RED 3-D cameras. Probable 3-D money shot: Pirates attacking Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) on his way to the Fountain of Youth.*
  • Green Lantern
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    [Green Lantern](http://greenlanternmovie.warnerbros.com/) *(June 17), shot on 2-D cameras, converted to 3-D. Probable 3-D money shot: When [Parallax](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallax_(comics)) is revealed to Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds).*
  • Transformers Dark of the Moon
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    [Transformers: Dark of the Moon](http://www.transformersmovie.com/) *(July 1), shot primarily on *Avatar* 3-D camera rig. Probable 3-D money shot: Decepticons wreaking havoc on Chicago skyscrapers.*
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II
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    [Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II](http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/) *(July 15). Probable 3-D money shot: Aerial showdown between Harry and Lord Voldemort's dark forces.*
  • Captain America The First Avenger
    Photo Credit: Jay Maidment
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    [Captain America: The First Avenger](http://captainamerica.marvel.com/) *(July 22), filmed in 2-D, converted to 3-D. Probable 3-D money shot: Transformation of wimpy Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) into muscle-bound superhero.*
  • Conan the Barbarian
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    [Conan the Barbarian](http://www.conanthebarbarianin3d.com/index2.html") *(Aug. 19 ), filmed in 2-D, converted to 3-D. Probable 3-D money shot: Swords poking into the audience as Conan (Jason Mamoa) fights hulking monsters to defend Hyborian kingdom.*
  • The Phantom Menace
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    [Star Wars Episode IV: The Phantom Menace](http://www.starwars.com/movies/saga/announce3d/index.html) *(Feb. 10, 2012), converted to 3-D. Probable 3-D money shot: Thrilling [podrace](http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Podracing) on Tatooine.*
  • The Amazing SpiderMan
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    [The Amazing Spider-Man](http://stag-komodo.wired.com/underwire/2011/01/spider-man-andrew-garfield/) *(July 3, 2012), shot with [3ality Digital](http://www.3alitydigital.com/) gear. Probable 3-D money shot: Star Andrew Garfield will likely induce vertigo by web-slinging through New York.*
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