Editing 3D

In his epic film Hugo, director Martin Scosese wanted to employ stereo 3D as a narrative device to drive an immersive audience experience. He was intent on pushing the capabilities of 3D filmmaking to extremes. With this mandate as the driving force, visual effects company Pixomondo developed custom workflows not only to handle complex challenges in VFX, but also to capture in painstaking detail all of the live action production data required to accommodate the rigorous effects and post production demands of this project. Pixomondo began working on Hugo in July of 2010 and was integrated into the production from the outset with Pixomondo VFX supervisor Ben Grossmann and digital effects supervisor Alex Henning on set in England and France working alongside Scorsese and visual effects supervisor Rob Legato.

London’s Soho-based Dado Valentic is a colorist and digital image workflow expert. His facility, MyTherapy, provides clients with on-set supervision, including look development, color grading and finishing, and digital distribution, with a specialization in stereo 3D. While much of Valentic’s work is on independent feature films, such as Inbred – the latest work by director Alex Chandon – the facility also delivers commercials projects, music videos and television shows.

As part of a £20-million refurbishment effort London-based production company Sharp Cookies has produced a breathtaking 4D cinema film about the iconic Blackpool Tower. The immersive 4D cinema experience, which incorporates incredible 3D images, 7.1 audio surround sound and physical effects which include snow, rain, wind, smell and a vibrating floor, to name a few, is shown in a purpose-built theatre beneath one of the tower's own arches. Visitors to the top will view the 4D film as part of their overall Blackpool Tower experience.