Suggestions for shooting stereo 3D

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dfsprod

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I have a client that wants to possibly shoot a horror short in 3D. Does anyone have suggestions on rigs or software that would make this possible. I have a DVX100B and would of course have to get another.
 
premiere pro has a haggard filter than separates the red and blue and will actually make things 3 d is you were the red and blue glasses.
 
James Thayer said:
Any more information on this? I'm very interested...can it be done in Final Cut Pro?
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Final cut is fine but you wont be able to view your content in true stereo. You will however be able to edit your footage (If it has been recorded correctly) in 2D by having two video tracks (For left and right eye). To be confident with your edit you will need to invest in a solid form of 3d playback, anaglyph glasses are pretty inaccurate if you are (As I hope you are) attempting to get something to a high standard.

You need to consider how your audience are going to view your film. If its for cinema the lowest you can shoot at is 1920x1080 progressive (prefferably 24p)

You will (if shooting with a cinematic release in mind) also have to consider the various formats that playback 3D content (Real D/Disney 3D, Nuvision etc)


Its a little more complex then just watching you tube videos (as has been suggested).

First you need a stereo mount/rig to fit your cameras to. Secondly you need to identical cameras and preferably a way to sync the shutter speeds.

You will also need to know about convergance points and what complications can arise from the various ways of shooting 3d film.

It is possible to sync cameras with an audio plop or clapper board if your edit package allows you to change the filed dominance in order to better sync the individual takes. (Premier Pro allows this)

Your cameras basically sit parellel to one another (Preferably 2.5 inches apart if you want to mimic the human eye).

If you increase this seperation your 3D begins to look a little miniturised and if you reduce the seperation your 3D begins to look gigantised.

Convergance point is the point your cameras point of interest 'converge' or meet in the middle. This point is the center point of your shoot. The actual TV screen (or cinema screen) if you will. Anything in front of this point appears to be within theatre space (jumping out at you) and anything behind appears to be 'behind' the screen

Google 'convergance point' as a good starting point

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apologies in advance for my spelling
 
renegade will has a good solution for watching your playback in anaglyph form. Might be a good solution for me if there is something similar in PPro. Also those youtube vids are useful but from a practical point of view it makes sense to go down to a facility and get a good look at a stereo mount for consumer cams vs pro rigs
 
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