Feature Stories
A New Vernacular
Submitted by danielle.mickey on Wed, 06/11/2008 - 08:31.
Stereoscope Opens to meet Growing Demand for 3D Production, Post-Production
Responding to Hollywood's growing demand for 3D production and post-production, Stereoscope has opened its doors to serve the creative community.
Distributing Forces of Nature
Submitted by Nick Dager on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 15:17.
National Geographic Cinema Ventures has selected Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation and Sky-Skan to convert and distribute its film Forces of Nature to digital planetariums and other full dome theatres. This will be Sky-Skan’s first full dome project with National Geographic.
Understanding 3D
Submitted by Nick Dager on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 14:34.
There is a shifting tide in the film industry and you can only see it if you wear the right glasses: 3D glasses. At the time of this writing, there are nine thousand 3D capable theatre screens worldwide, and scores more being installed. The home entertainment market is set to release dozens of 3D TV and Blu-Ray models. Avatar made 3D history, and more than 25 3D movies are slated for release in 2010. It's clear that 3D is becoming more than just a trend. So, for anyone involved in the movie industry, it's a good time to understand what 3D is all about. How does the illusion work? How is 3D produced? Why is some 3D good, and some not-so-good? How can 3D enhance storytelling? Even if you don’t work in motion picture production, you’ll find this information useful.
Documenting the Conservation Message
Submitted by Nick Dager on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 14:25.
Wildlife videographer Terry Shiels has recently completed another episode of the ongoing award-winning television series, The Zoo Filez, which is seen by over 400,000 viewers each week and is carried by ten broadcast stations and two cable systems across North Carolina.
Technicolor 3D Installed at Bow Tie
Submitted by Nick Dager on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 14:18.