Most 3D movies use post-production conversion (converting 2D footage to 3D). Avatar used a proprietary Fusion Camera System that shot live action in native 3D, combined with CGI rendered in true stereoscopic depth. Consequently, when you watch an rip or file, you are not experiencing a gimmick; you are experiencing Cameron’s original artistic intent.
The (Side-by-Side) format is a popular way to experience James Cameron's films at home, especially as traditional 3D TV support has declined. This format stores two separate images—one for each eye—horizontally within a single frame. Understanding the SBS Format avatar sbs 3d
Avatar SBS 3D refers to the 3D re-release of James Cameron's 2009 film, Avatar, in Side-by-Side Stereoscopic 3D (SBS 3D) format. Most 3D movies use post-production conversion (converting 2D