Back in the early 1950s, when television first started gaining enormous popularity, movie studios became very nervous. They were losing box office revenue to this smaller box, which quickly became a staple in the American home. One new hook the studios came up with was 3D. People flocked to movies like Bwana Devil, House of Wax and Creature From the Black Lagoon. Extreme expense and technical difficulties plagued 3D film production and presentation.

In the early 80s, the stereoscopic cinema experienced a brief resurgence, in part due to diminishing box offices revenues resulting from yet another clever invention, the VCR. Now that people could rent movies and watch them whenever they wanted, it seemed logical that they would have much less interest in going out to the theater. This round of 3D masterpieces included Friday the 13th 3D, Jaws 3D and many other critically not acclaimed films.

Many people dismiss 3D as a goof ball technology. They consider it a flash in the pan from the 50s, slightly less relevant perhaps than the coonskin cap. A well made 3D movie can provide an audience with an unparalleled cinematic experience that stimulates the imagination in a way that is undeniable. Digital technology is constantly making huge strides in every aspect of filmmaking and video production. This statement goes for 3D production as well. 21st Century 3D utilizes the latest photographic, video and computer technology to create stunning, stimulating 3D movies.