Martin Scorsese has confirmed his preference for shooting future films in 3D during a speech at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas in which he spoke of the need to solve the ongoing problem of darkened screens.

Scorsese, whose most recent film, Hugo, was shot in stereoscope, spoke after new laser-illuminated projection technology was demonstrated at the conference. He said cinemagoers would stay away from 3D films if the brightness issue was not removed from the equation.

"If [cinema screens] are too dark and you can’t see, why should they come back and watch another 3D film?" he asked at a film-maker session attended by cinema owners, critics and fans. "We have to work together and show [movies] in the best possible light."

As well as helping to light darkened screens, proponents say laser techology benefits from lower costs, reduced power consumption and increased lifespans. Some expect the first installations to find their way into cinemas by the end of next year.

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