Behind the scenes – Live 3D Broadcast for DirectTV 3D – Formula Drift !
LIVE! 3D broadcast behind the scenes straight from the field to you! Over the last couple of years I am proud to say I am one of the 3D team members managed by lead stereographer Mike Rintoul that shoot many of the live events and programs that air in the USA on DirectTV’s 3D network N3d. In collaboration with VER (for equipment) the 3D rigs are made by 3ality Technica (QUASAR), the lenses by Canon and Fujinon and the cameras and 3D hardware by SONY. Cameras are Sony P1′s. Our CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
Flat vs. Dome port test on wide focal length lens for 3D applications.
Last year I did some tests with a Focus Optics Ruby 14-24mm lens. I tested them on a 3D rig and underwater with a flat and dome port. So this is Part 2. More info on the 3D lens testing here on my previous article where I tested a matched pair on a 3D Rig. (Part 1) Using one of those lenses a RED One and a Element Technica REDONE underwater housing. Using a Dome port and a Flat port. Here is the Element Techinca Housing with the Flat port. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
ScreenPlane “Steady-Flex” 3D rig tested! Lightweight&Compact!
Last week I reviewed the new BX4 rig from 21st Century 3D. I was impressed that a rig that size could be that light and work so well on my steadicam……well this week Sebastian from Camadeus invited me over to check out a steadicam specific 3D rig. It raised the stakes! Built by ScreenPlane in Germany this rig was purpose built for steadicam use, thus the name “Steady-flex”. ScreenPlane rig has a unusual design. Very ingenious! They have partnered with C-Motion lens Control and have built into the frame of CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
21st Century 3D BX4 “lightweight” 3D rig tested!
3D Steadicam…now with less fat! This past week, famed 3D pioneer and Stereographer Jason Goodman invited me out to his LA offices to test out his new creation. The BX4…what’s new? Designed specifically for RED EPIC, RED Scarlet, Arri Alexa M, Canon C500 and C300, and other small form factor D-Cinema cameras, BX4 is among the lightest and most versatile rigs available. Weighing only 11lbs in its lightest configuration, BX4 is optimized for steadicam, handheld, and remote head applications. In addition to motorized interaxial and convergence controls, all camera alignment CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
Lighting and shooting Slash’s music video. A look behind the scenes.
The “LEDZ” lights & Slash’s “Gotten” music video Recently I had the opportunity to DP a music video for the legendary guitar hero Slash. The music video was for a song that was a collaboration with Adam Levine (Maroon 5) called “Gotten”. http://slashonline.com/gotten/ The project is intended to benefit Slash’s longtime charity “LA Youth Network” therefore the budget was very small. The cast and crew donated thier time and we were lucky enough that the vendors came onboard and donated some key equipment. The camera (ARRI AlexaPlus) and slider (Panther CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
C-Motion Cvolution wireless lens controller in-depth walk through – Pt.1 2D
C-Motion Cvolution wireless lens controller in-depth walk through – Pt.1 2D Part 2 will with how to use the Cvolution on a 3D rig in 3D mode. The new Cmotion Cvolution wireless lens controller has so many awesome new features that set it apart from others like Preston, I figured it was time to do a in-depth walk through video explaining all the features and benefits of this incredible system. I also go into the C-finder and the C-display. I also explain the differences between the new cvolution and the CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
Katy Perry 3D! A look at my steadicam setup w/ the 3ality ts-5 lightweight
Katy Perry is working on a 3D concert movie (more info here) and i was hired to work as the steadicam operator during a couple days on her tour. Incredibly after working in 3D for 5 years and operating on just about every 3D rig out there this marks the first time I got to work with the 3ality TS-5 rig. In this case the “lightweight version”. Same rig that was used on “The Amazing Spiderman 3D”, “The Hobbit” and “Step up 4″. During prep the rig tech (John Bloom) CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
Anatomy of a segway/steadicam shot – Video
Hi guys, Finnally got around to finding some of my gopro footage from some of my segway work on a recent feature I worked on this year. I will walk you thru a “stepoff” shot. I will also talk about using the segway and other interesting things…. I let the video do the talking… or vimeo here http://vimeo.com/33469869
RC Helicopter Cinematography – A look behind the scenes.
I talked about my experience with RC helicopters on a previous article. Click here to read it. http://steadi3d.com/2011/06/rc-3d-helicopter-a-new-way-to-capture-3d/ So I figured I’d show everyone a quick look behind the scenes on a actual project. RC helicopter Behind the scenes VIDEO Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzrHQN-WasI
RED Epic 3D workflow with AjA Ki-Pro.
On a recent 3D feature I worked on because they were looking at transcoding a mountain of 5k r3d files. Thankfully because of AjA’s newly announced features for the Ki-pro I came up with a workflow using the Ki-pro’s to provide us with on set playback (in 2D) and to avoid lengthy transcoding process it created offline material for the editors. One of the big issues for lower budget productions shooting on the Epic is that unlike the Red One it does not create proxy files that can be immediately CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…
