'Dark of the Moon' - Real and Post-Converted 3D

Director of photography on the LA unit of "Avatar,'' Vince Pace, told Cinematical that TF3 is being shot and post converted in 3D.

"We're doing Transformers with Michael Bay, and that's a big challenge because he's not the kind of director that's going to give you a break," Pace told reporters Tuesday. "But he met it halfway and he said, look, it complements my product, and I want to incorporate this into my shooting style."

Pace discussed the new 'Avatar' 3-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray at the LA press day. He confirmed that both processes were being used on the 'Transformers' sequel, and observed that filmmakers can make good use of either of them as long as the circumstances are right. "They're doing both," he revealed. "[But] once we win that – once they know you're putting a better product on the screen, then you're working as a team. I think the dimensionalization quotient, if you will, can work if you have enough time, if you have the right talent behind it, and some money to back it, you're in a good place to work in it. Because it's part art, part time, and it's part technology."