The World's First Large-Format 3D Film

Transitions 3D, Digitally remastered from the original IMAX Large-Format Film, highlights a century of incredible advances in transportation, technology and telecommunications.

In a rush, the North American continent opens up through innovations - from the birch bark canoe, steam engine railways, the telegraph, high-tech satellites and high-definition television. Featured in the movie are the growth of commerce, the excitement of conquering great distances, and the satisfaction of overcoming isolation for people in vast lands. In scenes showing helicopter logging and also a charming 3D teddy bear parade, the film celebrates both the art and technology of cinema, skillfully interweaving incredible 3D effects.

This historical piece was produced as the first ever Large-Format 3D Movie for the Canadian Pavilion at Vancouver’s EXPO ’86 and is now known as the ancestor of three-dimensional entertainment as we know it.

Developed by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), this artistically-inspired and technologically-innovative film is now available in 3D format for home viewing in this special commemorative edition. Truly is a must-see for any 3D or film enthusiast, watching this new DVD release of Transitions 3D is like having a twenty-minute history lesson on the art of 3D film-making.

Included in the DVD's bonus features are original storyboard sketches, the "Making Transitions" documentary and director Colin Low’s unique insight into the challenges of shooting a three dimensional movie.