3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen |  | Author: Bernard Mendiburu
Publisher: Focal Press
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Dvdr
Pages: 230
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0240811372
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.53
EAN: 9780240811376
ASIN: 0240811372
Publication Date: May 6, 2009
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Product 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.
*Understand state-of-the-art 3D movie technology
*Tutorials demonstrate 3D pictures with off-the-shelf equipment
*Step-by-Step analysis of the production process for a real-world 3D movie helps you to know how to adapt your skills
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An essential text book for anyone working in stereoscopic 3D. May 1, 2009
Barry B. Sandrew, Ph.D (San Diego, CA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is certainly the definitive textbook on stereo 3D for both the novice and the professional film maker. In a very concise and understandable manner Bernard Mendiburu explains the fundamentals of the medium as well as technical and creative nuances that differentiate good 3D from bad 3D. This is a book that should be on every professional 3D film maker's bookshelf. The schematics are refreshingly non-threatening pencil sketches that can be used to illustrate stereo 3D concepts to clients, directors and producers who might be new to 3D. The accompanying DVD is loaded with valuable examples and information that include 3D movies and professional 3D demo reels. The DVD is also full of After Effects project folders of real 3D movies that can be used to study, modify and play with. It comes with software including tools, tutorials and Wimmer's stereoscopic player. There are still images that demonstrate the talents of many 3D artists showing autostereoscopic images, color coded images in various formats, 3D conversion examples and various 3D formats. Finally, there is a section on the DVD where you'll find invaluable white papers from companies and individuals that are notable in the 3D field. I've been waiting for a book like this and its release on the threshold of the next revolution in feature film making couldn't be more timely.
A must have book for all interested in 3D stereo techniques .... May 21, 2009
Michal Husak (Czech Rpeublic)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is the first one summarizing the new fully digital approach to the 3D stereoscopic movie making. I is targeted on both professionals working on big Hollywood projects as well as on total beginners. Even I as a professional working on 3D movie making a few years had found in the book a lot of interesting hints how to improve my work. It is clear the author have great practical experiences with 3D and uses them as examples in the book. Suggestions for improvement: replace the hand-drawn schemes in the book by some more clear one, make the book 2x longer and put inside more details about 3D projection technologies and visualization devices as well, put inside at lest the most essential stereoscopic equations ... But generally this book is a MUST BUY for anybody interested in 3D cinema or digital 3D movie and photo making.
The 3D Bible June 30, 2009
B. Franki (Sydney, Australia)
This text prepares the reader for taking the plunge into 3D. It covers many areas of 3D and saves a lot of time experimenting and making mistakes. I was glad to learn from Bernard Mendiburu's experience and 3d know-how. In this book there is an enormous lot on the 2007/08 technology side particularly, in non-line post editing and SFX.
For me(yes some film makers still work with film...) the chapers on pre-production and production are worth their weight in gold. A little dry at times, but learn and enjoy.
Lots of info and a very easy read May 22, 2009
Denis B. Moran
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just picked up Mr. Mendiburu's book and love it. I've been a fan of 3D movies for years but have never had the opportunity to work on any. A friend of mine wanted to do a few short films in 3D and asked me to work with him. This has given me a good base to work off and it will be taking the trip "into the third dimension" with me the whole length of the journey. Thanks for sharing this wealth of knowledge.
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