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3D improves brain function

07.11.2015

RealD, a visual technology provider, announced a study comparing the brain activity of a viewer while watching movies in 3D and in a traditional 2D format.

The study was conducted at the Vue cinema in London. The key experts in it were Patrick Fagan, a neurologist from Goldsmiths College London, who tested the participants, and Professor Brandon Walker from Thrill Laboratory, who provided his own development - a device for monitoring brain activity.

In total, 100 people took part in the study, who were asked to take a specially designed intelligence test, a text similar to an IQ test, to begin the experiment. Then one control group watched the animated film "City of Heroes" (Dinsey Studio) in normal 2D, and the second in 3D.

After watching the film, the participants shared their impressions and emotions from watching, and also re-passed the test, the results of which were compared with the data obtained before the film show. Also evaluated data obtained using a device for monitoring brain activity.

According to the results of the experiment, the following results were obtained: scientists found that when watching a movie in 3D, the reaction speed of a person is five times higher than the reaction speed of watching the same movie, but in 2D format. An 11% improvement in perception was seen in those who watched 3D and only 2% in 2D viewers. The involvement of people in 3D films is 7% higher than in similar films in 2D. The improvement in the functioning of the cognitive functions of the brain in viewers of 3D films was twice as high as in the rest: 23% versus 11%.

According to experts, the data obtained can be used for medical purposes - the first results of the study show that 3D films can potentially play a big role in preventing age-related changes in brain function, and can also be used to stimulate the brain of people whose profession requires fast reactions - athletes, surgeons, law enforcement officers and rescue services.

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