Exclusive 3D Interview: Urbanatix – Welcome to the Machine

In 2011 we saw the dawn of the arts embracing 3D; ballet with Giselle, opera with Carmen and modern dance with Pina.  The allure is obvious – 3D opens up a new and compelling viewing experience; drawing audiences deep into the dancers’ movements, giving a powerful sense of the space, breath and dimensionality.                                    

Now ‘URBANATIX – Welcome to the Machine 3D’, takes this trend further – capturing live a unique and multi-dimensional dance show that combines modern dance elements with acrobatics and street dance.Director, Frank Döhmann, shares his experience of filming live in 3D and his future projects.

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Interview with Michael Watchulonis about MicroPlanet 3D

Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michael Watchulonis talks candidly about his last two 3D film projects, the experience of filming in macro 3D and the fascinating world of creepy crawlies. He also reveals that the secret to a successful 3D film is essentially the same as for a 2D film – a compelling storyline. Interview by Brinda Paul

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3D Camcorders Disappoint Consumers who haven’t learned to ‘THINK IN 3D’

3D camcorders will be among the most popular gifts to give this holiday season. Yet 3D technology can discourage those who don’t know how to use their new toys effectively. Several technical books exist that instruct 3D professionals. But until recently, nothing provided help for the home 3D videographer. Organik Media Press recently announced a new book that fills this gap.  Shoot 3D Video Like a Pro: 3D Camcorder Tips, Tricks & Secrets: the 3D Movie Making Guide They Forgot to Include by Michael Sean Kaminsky.

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3DTV: The Industry’s Challenges, Your Opportunities

This is a great article by Al Caudullo, the 3DGuy. A worthwhile look at the 3D  industry, its problems and why producers should still make 3D films. Read the article in full-length here.

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3D Interview: Black Forest

Today we present an interview with the indie German production company tms and their latest S3D film. Let’s jump right in. 

What is the background of your company? How did you get started in the 3D space?

We have been producing advertising spots, image, product and corporate films for a long time, including multimedia installations. In 1999 we started to develop 3D Geo-animations, for example, simulated ‘flights’ through landscapes. At the time this was relatively new and quite cumbersome. Our work was used in Sport broadcasts (Tour de France) or in weather reports. Since Avatar we started to render our animation films in stereo 3D, and even for autostereoscopic display manufacturers who require up to eleven virtual cameras. To produce live-action in stereo 3D was the next logical step for us.

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Storm Surfers 3D – Guest Interview

In this week’s guest article Jon Schnitzer from TheBrainFactory.com interviews Robert C Morton a Director of Photography and Stereoscopic Supervisor on his latest project from Australia – “Storm Surfers 3D”. The original article and 3 more parts of this series can be read here.

This in-DDDepth interview quickly evolved into a guide on how to make a 3D documentary.  From inspiration, production, post-production and distribution, this is how to create a visceral 3D storytelling experience.

JS: What’s “Storm Surfers 3D” about?

RCM: “Storm Surfers 3D” follows two-time world champion Tom Carroll and big wave tow-in pioneer Ross Clarke-Jones as they hunt down and ride the world’s biggest waves.  Hunting waves the size of a four-story building involves strategy, timing and preparation in tracking the largest oceanic storms in the world.  Meteorologist and surf forecaster Ben Matson uses storm prediction technology and historical data models to track swells and time their arrival in a mad, high-stakes race against time and the elements, to conquer and film massive waves.

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3D Picture of the week: from our upcoming feature doc

so cool, i just had to share it.

Ride&Fly More info on http://www.3DContentHub.com soon.

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3D Summit and 3D Festival in Hollywood – Last minute discount

This September 3D is coming to Hollywood. The 3D Entertainment Summit will be held September 19-20. This is the program with high-level speakers and panelists. Variety and 3D Entertainment Summit creators Unicomm and the Bob Dowling Group will be honoring James Cameron and Vincent Pace with the 3D Visionary Award. I am also very humbled that Vince Pace will be participating on my panel on 3D in China. Register now with the  special discount code: THSPK

The 3D Film Festival 3DFF will be held Sep 20-22. It is the largest 3D festival in the world and some of our films are being premiered. I will write about our 48fps 3D feature film, our awesome 3D animation available in 4k, and many of our upcoming 3D documentaries in the next few weeks. The 3D nightclub should also be an interesting experience. See the article and the website.

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Interview about Holographics and the Easter Island 3D Timescapes

I recently interviewed holographic artist Ikuo Nakamura from Hololab, on behalf of 3D Focus. If you want to know more about holographic art and how the Easter Island 3D Timescapes were produced read the full interview here. This footage is part of the Best of 3D compilation available on Amazon. YouTube Promo here.

Another contributor, Kamerwerk, is interviewed here.

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3D Interview Highspeed 3D at 2000fps

Today an exclusive interview that many of you “3D nerds” will enjoy A while ago the folks at Stereobank introduced me to Swiss-based Kamerawerk and we will soon announce our first joint project with this production company. Here is a glimpse of their work.

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