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3D MOVIE MAKING
3D Movie Making
Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen
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Bernard Mendiburu, Bernard Mendiburu is a visual effects artist and digital cinema engineer. His last 10 years have run the gamut from 3D R&D, to CTO of a leading Digital 3D Post house in Paris, France, to lead stereographer at Dreamworks Animation. Bernard is an active member of SMPTE, working in the 3D TV Task Force, the Los Angeles chapter of the ACM SIGGRAPH, and the ISU (International Stereoscopic Union).

Description
Hollywood is going 3D! Join the revolution with this primer to all of the essential skills for live action 3D, from preproduction through distribution.
3D perception and science is presented in an accessible way that provides the principles of Stereoscopic vision you need to make the transition from the 2D world. Tools of the trade are enumerated with an eye on current constraints and what is coming down the pike to smooth the way. Step-by-step instructions detail how 3D processes affect every stage of the production including screenwriting, art direction, principle photography, editing, visual effects and distribution.
The companion DVD includes an array of 2D and 3D images that demonstrate concepts and techniques, 3D movie shorts that showcase alternative techniques, After Effects project files to explore and manipulate for effect, and a resource list of software tools and tutorials that demonstrate techniques.

Audience
Independent Film makers, Production and postproduction professionals in the feature film industry, and Film students.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to 3D Cinema Chapter 2 Stereoscopic Vision Chapter 3 The 3D Challenge Chapter 4 Tools of the Trade Chapter 5 3D Cinematography Fundamentals Chapter 6 Preproduction Chapter 7 Principal Photography Chapter 8 CGI & VFX Chapter 9 Editing Chapter 10 Grading & Packaging Appendix 1: 3D Cinematography Equipment

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 232 pages, publication date: APR-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-81137-6
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS

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