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© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
What we’ll cover
Basics of Stereoscopic 3D
How does Stereoscopy work?
Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth
Capturing stereoscopic imagery
Viewing stereoscopic imagery

© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
But First…

• The word stereoscopy derives from the Greek "ςτερεόσ" (stereos),
"firm, solid" & "ςκοπέω" (skopeō), "to look", "to see“

• We are seeing something solid – unlike 2D it’s something that has
shape and volume.
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Why make a 3D Film?

•

3D Film is not a Genre
–
–
–

•

Make your film in colour, with sound... and possibly in 3D?
Stereo 3D is another item in your filmmaking palette
Consider Stereo 3D and how it can be used

3D Benefits
–
–
–
–
–

Stereo 3D delivers more visual information
Stereo 3D can direct focus, the same as other film techniques
Can be used creatively to create vast open space, or confine us claustrophobically
Can add surprising small details, adding realism or magic to the scene
Can visually clarify detail in density

© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Basics of Stereoscopic 3D

© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
How does Stereoscopy work?

• Emulates human vision with two images - one for left, one for right.
• A filter of some sort splits the image and directs appropriate image to
appropriate eye
• The brain merges into 3D
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth

• 65mm (2.5 inches) inter-occular distance
• This is an important measurement, that
impacts on much of 3D film theory
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth

•

When your eyes cross inwards the brain understands the object you are focussing on is near
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth

• Unnatural and the cause of many 3D related complaints
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Helping our eyes perceive depth
• Other Depth Cues:
–
–
–
–
–
–

Colour
Light/Shadow
Perspective
Relative Size/Scale
Occlusion (Blocking)
Parallax Motion

© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Capturing stereoscopic imagery
RIGHT

LEFT

A

B

• Camera A Takes one shot
• Camera B - 65mm (2.5”) to the right - takes another shot
• You now have an ortho-stereoscopic pair
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Viewing stereoscopic imagery

• A filter of some sort splits the previously captured
image and directs the appropriate image to
appropriate eye
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Viewing stereoscopic imagery

• The brain merges and re-interprets the images to create an illusion of 3D vision
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Basics Summary
• Capture a left & right view
• Deliver the right & left view to the viewer
• The brain does the rest... Well sort of...
• Sounds simple. How come it’s such a big deal then?
• The challenge isn’t in creating it, the skill is in the
precision control of the stereoscopic 3D effect.
© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
FIN

© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
3D RESOURCES

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© 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
Learn More in MASTERING STEREOSCOPIC 3D
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Stereoscopic 3D Filmmaking: An Introduction

  • 1. © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 2. What we’ll cover Basics of Stereoscopic 3D How does Stereoscopy work? Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth Capturing stereoscopic imagery Viewing stereoscopic imagery © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 3. But First… • The word stereoscopy derives from the Greek "ςτερεόσ" (stereos), "firm, solid" & "ςκοπέω" (skopeō), "to look", "to see“ • We are seeing something solid – unlike 2D it’s something that has shape and volume. © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 4. Why make a 3D Film? • 3D Film is not a Genre – – – • Make your film in colour, with sound... and possibly in 3D? Stereo 3D is another item in your filmmaking palette Consider Stereo 3D and how it can be used 3D Benefits – – – – – Stereo 3D delivers more visual information Stereo 3D can direct focus, the same as other film techniques Can be used creatively to create vast open space, or confine us claustrophobically Can add surprising small details, adding realism or magic to the scene Can visually clarify detail in density © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 5. Basics of Stereoscopic 3D © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 6. How does Stereoscopy work? • Emulates human vision with two images - one for left, one for right. • A filter of some sort splits the image and directs appropriate image to appropriate eye • The brain merges into 3D © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 7. Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth • 65mm (2.5 inches) inter-occular distance • This is an important measurement, that impacts on much of 3D film theory © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 8. Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth • When your eyes cross inwards the brain understands the object you are focussing on is near © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 9. Fooling our eyes into perceiving depth • Unnatural and the cause of many 3D related complaints © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 10. Helping our eyes perceive depth • Other Depth Cues: – – – – – – Colour Light/Shadow Perspective Relative Size/Scale Occlusion (Blocking) Parallax Motion © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 11. Capturing stereoscopic imagery RIGHT LEFT A B • Camera A Takes one shot • Camera B - 65mm (2.5”) to the right - takes another shot • You now have an ortho-stereoscopic pair © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 12. Viewing stereoscopic imagery • A filter of some sort splits the previously captured image and directs the appropriate image to appropriate eye © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 13. Viewing stereoscopic imagery • The brain merges and re-interprets the images to create an illusion of 3D vision © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 14. Basics Summary • Capture a left & right view • Deliver the right & left view to the viewer • The brain does the rest... Well sort of... • Sounds simple. How come it’s such a big deal then? • The challenge isn’t in creating it, the skill is in the precision control of the stereoscopic 3D effect. © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 15. FIN © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions
  • 17. Learn More in MASTERING STEREOSCOPIC 3D Coming Soon from Enhanced Dimensions © 2013 Enhanced Dimensions