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Avatar' sucess steers film toward improved 3-D

For film experts looking ahead to the next decade in movies, there are two messages embedded in the success of Avatar. One, filmmaker James Cameron's belief in 3-D as the future of cinema has been confirmed. And in an era in which people can increasingly watch a movie on their computer, Avatar is also a reminder of the value of the cinema experience.

Expect more and even better use of digital technology, including 3-D, says Greg Foster, chairman and president of IMAX films, who worked with Cameron in making Avatar, now being hailed as a revolution in special effects/3-D moviemaking. Studios and filmmakers would be "crazy" not to do so, he says. Although not every movie needs to be in 3-D, with the technology hugely improved, producing better sound, crystal-clear images and more immersive experiences, top directors can transform the industry by moving the studios toward 3-D.

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