3D Trailer: A Draw for This Is It

The This Is It concerts were designed to excite the audience in every possible way. From show costumes and stage design to lighting, magic, and everything else. One of the standout attractions of these concerts was the 3D videos that Michael planned to show during his performances on large LCD screens. In an interview about the 3D film “Trailer” (Thriller), Conny Ortega said: “Michael was a die-hard fan of 3D films and old-school horror movies. And in appreciation of that film genre, he thought it would be an interesting idea to create a 3D version of the scary video ‘Thriller.’ Every night, 18,000 people at his concerts were going to put on special glasses and watch his 3D ‘Thriller.’” “He was responsible for his work, like an old-school entertainer. Technology wasn’t the main thing. Michael was. When he stood still, you looked at him and your breath would catch. That’s what makes Michael Jackson be Michael Jackson on stage—and that’s why he’s different from everyone you’ve seen at their concerts.” Source: eMJey / ET