Shooting 3D
Getting Immersed in Hugo and 3D
Submitted by Nick Dager on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 20:18.
If Hugo is 3D a game-changer, it's because director Martin Scorsese and his crew took it to the next level. Even James Cameron thinks it's the best-photographed 3D he's ever seen. The idea was to be on the set with them. You're with Hugo (Asa Butterfield) in the train station; up in the clocks; in the toy store with forgotten French film pioneer Georges Méliès (played by Ben Kinglsey); or in his famous glass studio during the flashbacks of his glory days.
Paradise VFX Introduces Helios
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 16:04.
Paradise VFX has introduced Helios, a wireless, self-contained, 3D stereo rig, that the company says has advanced design and operational features to support faster on-set deployment, streamlined post production, and more cost-effective 3D stereo production.
Meduza MK1 Now Delivering
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 14:57.
Meduza Systems is now delivering the Meduza MK1 3D camera, according to Chris Cary, CEO of the UK start-up, 3D Visual Enterprises, parent company of Meduza Systems. The Meduza MK1 has been designed to use the recently announced, matched Delta 4K S3D Meduza Optics. Pre-order customers can expect delivery of the MK1 in November.
Tampa Digital Goes to the Dogs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 11:58.
On behalf of clients Nestle Purina PetCare and events company Carson International Inc., Tampa Digital captured the Eastern Regional’s best athletic canines in 3D as they competed in a variety of Olympic-style events, such as Diving Dog, Freestyle Flying Disc, 60-Weave Pole Racing, Jack Russell Hurdle Racing and Large and Small Dog Agility. With the 3D competition footage, Tampa Digital of Tampa, Florida subsequently created a 3D video that was shown at the Western Regional in San Diego and placed on the 3D video platform at Barknetwork.com, a social media site and the Worldwide Home for Athletic Dogs.
Making the Bait
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 13:11.