3D Stereoscopic capture and post-production
With the reappearance of stereoscopic production and projection everybody is jumping on the bandwagon. The sad truth is that this is probably the last time that stereo3D will make an appearance. If it doesn't "catch on" this time it never will - technology will have moved far on by the time it comes around again in another 30 years.
To keep stereoscopy evolving requires good quality 3D images. Bad images will kill it off permanently.
It is also the post-production house that will have to sort out badly shot 3D that comes through their doors.
One of the companies I have worked with is D4D in Spain. They have over 25 years of producing stereoscopic content, design and build their own rigs and are able to cover major live events as well as shoot movies and commercials.
In July 2009 they shot the "Running of the Bulls" in Pamplona with a six camera IMAX set-up including a Phantom 65 high speed camera on a 600 foot cable-cam.
There is some footage, unfortunately just in monoscopic - best viewed full screen with audio.
To see this please click here
Amongst their many recent stereoscopic projects, D4D covered the final match of the 2010 Six Nations Rugby between France and England in stereoscopic HD which was then transmitted live by satellite to 28 packed cinemas across France where it was viewed in 3D.
David Urdánoz from D4D wrote:
" Martin Parsons understands the stereoscopic process extremely well from pre-production, through image capture, into post and onto theatrical and TV delivery. It has been very good to work with him on stereoscopic movies and commercials as well as live events. "
David Urdánoz
CEO
D4D Visual Engineering
www.d4d.es