Review: LG Optimus 3D - Aesthetics & Features

For my final review on the LG Optimus 3D, I’m going to focus on the usable 3D elements and the look & feel of the phone itself. As mentioned earlier, the LG Optimus 3D comes with a 3D Hot Key in the same location where traditionally you would find a dedicated Camera button on other smartphones The hot key allows users to switch from 2D to 3D on the fly and switch back. Hold it for a couple of seconds and it takes you into the 3D Guide, which is your portal to all the 3D stuff in the phone; Games, Apps, YouTube 3D, the 3D gallery and the 3D camera.

Review: LG Optimus 3D - Real Time 2D - 3D Conversion!

The first time I was exposed to 2D – 3D conversion, I was on a 42-inch TV and I was watching The Dark Knight. So I was fairly impressed when I saw Nolan’s movie in 3D, knowing that it was a traditionally shot 2D movie. It was no Avatar, but it was cool nonetheless. I even remember Ashraf Ghori’s reaction when he discovered that you could just 3D something, with the flick of a button. From all the gimmicks in the 3D world, 2D – 3D real-time conversion is probably one of my favourites. It allows me to see in 3D things I’d actually want to. I want to insert an inappropriate joke here, but that’s for a later time.

The trick with 2D – 3D conversion is creating the second layer of image (which one eye perceives differently than the other) where it doesn’t already exist. Conventional 3D has 2 layers. Conversion involves creating an illusion of a layer, because the second layer does not exist. How it works, is by create a sharp contrast on-screen – between a large and small object, through overlapping objects, or through differing levels of brightness or clarity – which then forces the right and left eye to analyze things differently.

In continuing my review of the LG Optimus 3D, one of its features is real-time 2D – 3D conversion. Any video that you play on the phone, even those you take with its cameras can be converted, at the touch of an on-screen button, into 3D. First, let’s discuss regular videos: Any video that you see on the phone, be it something that you shot using the phone’s HD camera or a video downloaded into your phone. Once you start playing it, you have the on-screen option to convert the video into 3D. Converting takes about a millisecond as the screen spurts out the video in 3D within a fraction of selecting the option. Real time conversion, it definitely is. The results are not bad either! Bearing in mind that the video was shot in 2D and that conversion takes place on the fly, the results are comparable to that big TV that I saw conversion in. However, there’s the slight difference, that due to LG’s Parallax Barrier screen, you don’t even need those annoying glasses. So switch to 3D on a whim, switch back when you feel like it. All that, without having to put on or take off a pair of oversized glasses.

The cameras at the back of the phone also offer visual delights. Firstly, they look cool. They’re like little eyes at the back of your phone. Incidentally, I’ve decided to name this phone Leonard.

Look into my bulbous bug eyes..

Leonard’s cameras are capable of full HDMI recording, in 2D and 3D. While in 2D its output sits pretty at 1080p. Switch to 3D means you sacrifice a little bit of the quality (you now record in 780p) but you’re carrying around a little James Cameron in your pocket. Switching between 2D and 3D shooting modes is again done at the flick of an on-screen button, activating the second camera to give you a dual perception on whatever it is you’re shooting. As an experiment, I shot 2 videos, both of the same items on my desk, one in 2D (1080p) and the other in 3D (780p). Then I played the 2D one and converted it to 3D with the on-screen feature. Both videos displayed very good quality, however the video shot in 3D was better at depth perception (obviously) than the one that was converted to 3D, which still wasn’t far behind. The depth perception was not as strong in the converted video, but it was there. Interestingly enough, while watching the 3D video, I was given the option to ‘2D’ it. Upon checking what it was, the screen splits in two and you have 2 video feeds, one from each camera. So it actually shows you the 2 individual perspectives, which if you then flick the option again, becomes one video, with depth.

The video below gives a fairly well-marketed impression of the 3D camera. It's pretty sweet..

Oh I like this song :)

The official video of Jack White (The Raconteurs, The White Stripes) and Alicia Keys' song Another Way To Die, the theme for the recent Bond flick, Quantum of Solace.



Not much of a fan of Alicia Keys, but I'll admit this song is brilliant. And it's stuck in my head so...

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A filler.. And something meaningful..

Not many people actively listen to Our Lady Peace.

But I do. And I've always loved them.

Yes, while this is also a filler, this song means a lot to me, as I've always drawn inspiration from it. To know that you're loved ones are safe, no matter where they are, or how far out of reach they are.


Our Lady Peace - Somewhere Out There




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PS. I've got a post in writing, but it'll be a while before I post, I haz exams. :(

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Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down

I was going through my tags just a few minutes ago and was looking at how frequent each one was. When I saw that my Music tag was the least I thought to myself, 'Post a song that's really been on your head lately..' You know, to balance things out a little..

I jumped onto the 'tube and after thinking only a little, I decided I'd do Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional. It's been on my mind a lot lately, and the song has great meaning to me and someone else. I've loved this song for a long time and this version that I found is one that I particularly enjoyed.

And, above that, GFWMG is celebrating it's 150th post! Great co-incidence and an even better way to celebrate it.

Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down [Live at Abbey Road]



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I is in lowe with...

.. this song. <3

Coheed & Cambria - Welcome Home


I originally wanted to embed the video here, but it's all copyrighted so, bummer.. Either way, get it for yourselves, it's BRILLIANT..


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Your Guardian Angel..

Here...



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ToaDM - Santa Monica

My current band fetish: Theory of a Dead Man.

Song: Santa Monica

Enjoy!








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Teh New(er) Page..

"Honey why're you calling me, So late,
It's kinda hard to talk right now.."

Aah, Hinder. Not much of a fan, but I have developed a particular liking to this song. Been listening to a lot of older more conventional music lately. Yes I have.

A friend introduced me to this older band. I really like them judging by what I've heard so far and I likey. Theory of a Dead Man, is what they're called. Pretty decent. They were signed by the terrible Nickelback, which probably shows in the similarity, but this band is far better. Songs AND Videos.

"Sit back, and relax,
And wait for the morning.."

I'm doing a lot better. Thanks.

My typical desi family (I love it either way) is now perpetually glued to the television screen. India Vs. England yaar.

BEOWULF!!!! Omg! *chokes* TEH MOVIE!!!!!! I've been waiting for this moment my entire teenage life! Robert Zemeckis directs this CGI movie. Ray Winstone, of no particular fame, plays the warrior Beowulf. He's done minor roles in The Departed and Chronicles of Narnia.

But HERE'S the kicker!

Guess WHO plays the Mother of the monster Grendel. The latter is the first villain, while his mother plays the final villain. Guess WHO??


Wait for it....



*cue drum roll*








Angelina Jolie! *wooot!*

I can't wait. *sigh*


Feast your eyes:




Ain't it Lurrrrflyyy..


"He looks to the left,
He looks to the right,
There in a golden ray of light,
Is his open man,
Just like he planned,
The whole world is his tonight.."


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Lyrics To My Favourtie Song.... (part 2)

The song was written into one of their first albums. A small, but interesting story's behind it. Their present bassist is not their original one.

Their first bassist committed suicide, on an overdose of some medical syrup. The band members found him dead with the bottles lying around him. This song was then dedicated to him, with the lyrics written like a final letter to the band from the bassist. Post-production of this song, the band started a campaign against suicide.

A short story, but its interesting to know.

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Lyrics To My Favourite Song.... (part 1)

For the longest time, they've been my favourite band, and for the longest time, this has been my favourite song, above all others... Even though the band, by themselves, are goth/metal/thrash by genre, this song in particular isn't throbbing loud music. It's one of the best tracks of all times, and most of this 9 minute beauty is an instrumental heaven. This song also features a full-fledged Orchestra, which makes up a good half of the song. I would recommend this song to all music lovers. It's got something for everyone.

In another post I'll talk about the story behind this song, which makes the words and the beat all the more real and makes the listener understand the motive behind this work of art...

"I Won't See You Tonight (Part 1)"
- Avenged Sevenfold


Cry alone, I've gone away,
No more nights, no more pain,
I've gone alone, took all my strength,
I've made the change,
I won't see you tonight.

Sorrow, sank deep inside my blood,
All the ones around me,
I cared for and loved.

Building up, inside of me,
A place so dark, so cold,
I had to set me free,
Don't mourn for me,
You're not the one to place the blame,
As bottles call my name,
I won't see you tonight.

Sorrow, sank deep inside my blood
All the ones around me,
I cared for and most of all I loved
But I can't see myself that way
Please don't forget me
Or cry while I'm away

Cry alone, I've gone away.
No more nights, no more pain.
I've gone alone, took all my strength,
But I've made the change,
I won't see you tonight.

So far away, I'm gone. Please don't follow me tonight.
And while I'm gone, everything will be alright.

No more breath inside.
Essence left my heart tonight.

No more breath inside.
Essence left my heart tonight.

There ya have it...

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