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35 Ways 3D is Better Than 2D

From 3D Tattoos to 3D Gaming

— May 1, 2009 — Tech
With the recent revival of 3D movies, everyone has left the two dimensional world behind. 

As technology accelerates rapidly, the possibilities of what we can make 3D grows exponentially. We now have the ability to scan 3D objects, watch 3D television, use 3D webcams, and game in 3D. 

Artistically, 3D artwork has proven to be quite mesmerizing, pushing the boundaries of art interpretation and appreciation. Everything from 3D street art to pop-up business cards and 3D floor murals are media of artwork that have all been made mind-bogglingly cool with 3D effects.

3D is the new 2D.
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Futuristic 3D Storytelling
Futuristic 3D Storytelling
EyeMagicBooks
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34
3D Web Browsing
3D Web Browsing
Mozilla and Khronos Welcome You to the Next Gen Virtual World
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3D NFL Games
3D NFL Games
The Freaky Future of Televised Sporting Events
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Motion-Sensitive Gaming of the Future
Motion-Sensitive Gaming of the Future
Sixense TrueMotion 3D
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31
3D Online Cityscapes
3D Online Cityscapes
Google Earth Unveils Buildings Layer
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30
3D Underwater Exploration
3D Underwater Exploration
Under the Sea 3D Film Shows Effects of Global Warming
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29
3D Televisions
3D Televisions
LG 3Dmonitor and TV by 2009
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28
3D Web Cams
3D Web Cams
'Minoru' For Home Special Vlogs
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27
3D Scanner-Copiers
3D Scanner-Copiers
NextEngine Creates Plastic Prototypes From Any Item
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26
Scanning Real Objects
Scanning Real Objects
RealView 360 Degree 3D Desktop Scanner (CES 2009)
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25
Sculptures from Scientific Data
Sculptures from Scientific Data
Global GDP, Derivatives Converted to 3D Masterpieces
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24
3D Baseball Cards
3D Baseball Cards
Topps Cards Put 3D Baseball Player Avatars on Your Computer Screen
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3D Touchscreen Cell Phones
3D Touchscreen Cell Phones
The LG Arena Smartphone Takes Multimedia to a New Dimension
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22
3D City Postcards
3D City Postcards
Fred Flare 'New York' Papercraft Stationery
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21
3D Computer Desktops
3D Computer Desktops
The Bumptop Is Like a High Virtual Bulletin Board
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20
3D Photographs
3D Photographs
Life-Size Photo Sculptures by Gwon Osang (UPDATE)
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3D Futuristic Infants
3D Futuristic Infants
‘Entertainment Ceramics 2' Look Like Stormtrooper Babies
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18
3D Photo Sculptures
3D Photo Sculptures
Photographic Collages by Susy Oliveira
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3D People Panoramas
3D People Panoramas
'Expanded Portraits' by Justin Ponmany
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16
3D Phonebook Art
3D Phonebook Art
Telephone Directory Carvings by Alex Queral
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15
DIY 3D Greetings
DIY 3D Greetings
Build Your Own New York Postcards
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14
Personalized 3D Printing
Personalized 3D Printing
Metaltec Printer Can Make Nearly Anything You Can Imagine
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13
3D Adult Movies
3D Adult Movies
Glacier IceBerg Entertainment System is Naughty's Next Frontier (CES 2009)
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12
3D Street Art for Pedestrian Safety
3D Street Art for Pedestrian Safety
Auckland City Council PSA Gets Creative for Awareness
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11
3D Pop-Up Books
3D Pop-Up Books
Geeky Design Book for Typography and Papercraft Nuts (UPDATE)
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10
Fake Flood 3D Chalk
Fake Flood 3D Chalk
The Road River By Edgar Muller Is World's Largest 3D Graffiti
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9
3D Felt Pets
3D Felt Pets
Kay's K9s Makes Custom Miniature Replicas of Your Favorite Animals
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8
Naughty 3D Movies
Naughty 3D Movies
Hong Kong's '3D Sex and Zen' Strives to Combat Piracy
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7
Pop-Up Business Cards
Pop-Up Business Cards
Clifton Alexander's 3D Creation Features a Pop-Up Self-Portrait
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6
Pavement Illusions (UPDATE)
Pavement Illusions (UPDATE)
3D Drawings On Concrete Canvas
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5
3D Living Wallpaper (UPDATE)
3D Living Wallpaper (UPDATE)
The Work of Emma Hack
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4
Textured Wall Accents
Textured Wall Accents
Depth Charge Your Interior Decor With 3D Wallpaper
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3
3D Illusory Graffiti
3D Illusory Graffiti
Chalk Ice Age Hits Ireland With Incredible Ice Crevasse
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2
3D Body Art (UPDATE)
3D Body Art (UPDATE)
Cosmetic Implants, Raised Tattoos And Other Bizarre Body Modifications
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1
3D Floor Murals
3D Floor Murals
10 Incredible Optical Illusion Designs to Floor Your Friends
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