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3D Workshop at the Hollywood-DI

StereoscopicFilmmakers.com is proud to announce the first of our 2011 Stereoscopic 3D Production Workshops for Working Professionals on Friday, May 6th at Hollywood-DI in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

The event is free to all filmmakers; however we expect a packed house, and therefore will be limiting entry to filmmakers who are currently in development, production, or post-production of a Stereoscopic 3D project. The workshop will be moderated by freelance stereographer, Remy Medranda, and will start off with an overview of a typical stereoscopic 3D production workflow, along with some new advanced techniques. After that, our guest speakers will share their experiences and knowledge of 3D with the audience. Attendees will have the opportunity to see some of the latest rigs, cameras, and charts that are being used in Stereoscopic 3D acquisition, along with an opportunity to ask our speakers questions, and even get hands on with some of the gear on display. Refreshments will be served around noon and are sponsored by Manfrotto Distribution Inc.

**** Seating is Limited to 30 ****

Date: Friday May 6, 2011
Time: 10am – 4pm, break for refreshments around noon.

Location:

Hollywood-DI
The Lot
1041 N. Formosa Avenue
Fairbanks Bldg, Fairbanks Theater
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-3550

Free parking is available in The Lot Structure on Poinsettia Ave, one block west of Formosa Ave on Santa Monica Blvd.

Cost: The workshop is free to all filmmakers, but seating is limited to 30, so you need to RSVP either by emailing 3dfilmmaker@gmail.com to register for the event, or through our Facebook Event Page.

Please include a short description of the 3D projects your are currently working on.

We are limiting entry to current producers, directors, camera operators, editors who are in development production, or post production of a Stereoscopic 3D project. You will not be granted access on to The Lot unless your name is provided to security, so you must RSVP by Thursday, May5th at the very latest. RSVP does not guarantee entrance to the workshop.

Confirmation emails will be sent out to all attendees by 6pm on Thursday, May 5th.

Workshop Overview

1. Basics of 3D Vision and Human Factors

2. Differences in shooting a typical 2D vs. a stereoscopic 3D film; Pre production and production considerations for a stereoscopic film.

3. Essentials needed for shooting 3D; An overview of 3D camera rigs, Equipment and logistics involved in shooting a stereoscopic 3D film; Differences between mirror rigs and side-by-side rigs, and the requirements needed for quality 3D content, 3D Camera Rigs & Manufacturers, Beam Splitter “Mirror” Rigs, Side by Side “Parallel” Rigs, Steadicam 3D Rigs, plus other configurations you can get using the above rigs; 3D Beam Splitters will be on display

4. Editing and playing back footage in 3D using your favorite NLE; Stereoscopic 3D plug-ins for any software including Stereo 3D Toolbox 2, and soon to be released V3, Cineform Neo 3D; Current 3D Glasses Technology- Passive & Linear Polarization, Active Shutter Glasses, Anaglyph

*(If you bring your laptops, you can follow along in our demonstration of how to edit 3D. MAC or PC.)

5. 3D color grading using the Blackmagic DaVinci System; demonstration of 3D footage before and after color correction.

6. Displaying your 3D Masterpiece – Cinema DCP, YouTube 3D, 3DTV’s for the Home Theater, 3D Blu-ray Authoring, and 3D Content Distribution

We’re still looking for other speakers to add to our workshop, so if you’re in town and you have professional 3D experience, please feel free to send me an email at 3dfilmmaker@gmail.com to inform me of your interest.

Presenter & Speaker List

Dan KNEECE, SOC Steadicam Operator, Director of Photography
After an illustrious 28-year career as a Steadicam operator, Kneece’s credits include Blue Velvet, The Patriot, Twin Peaks, Jackie Brown and The Road, projects that helped him earn a reputation as one of the top Steadicam operators in the business, and helped him to win election as the President of the SOC. He was also recently elected to the Guild’s National Executive Board, and has served on the Western Regional Council and as a delegate to the IATSE Convention.

He’s just finished what he swears are his last Steadicam gigs – a music video for Guy Sebastian done as a single Steadicam shot in 3D and a series of 3D tests for the upcoming Fright Night. Kneece also worked as the main camera operator on the Foo Fighters most recent concert which was shown live in 3D in over 80 theaters across the US back on April 5th.

Jeb JOHENNING, Video Assist Operator

Jeb will be giving a brief demonstration at our workshop of the Brainstorm/Qtake HD 3D Video Assist system, followed by a comparative look at the workflows used on the Pirates 3D film vs. what’s being used on the Spiderman 3D film.

In 1994,  Jeb Johenning, an industrial designer, and Richard Goodman, an award winning production sound mixer, created the first company in the film industry that specialized in the emerging technology of Digital Video Assist. What is now standard practice on nearly every film production, was pioneered by Ocean Video in feature films such as “The Matrix” and “Alien Resurrection”

Today, Ocean Video leads the industry with cutting edge solutions for every type of video and film production including 3D digital cinema. Most recently, Jeb has created world-class 3D video assist systems to support 3D filming of “Pirates of Caribbean” and “The Amazing Spiderman.”

Eric KURLAND, Award Winning Filmmaker and Director

Eric Kurland is an award winning independent filmmaker and the President of the Los Angeles 3-D Club (SCSC). Operating out of a Secret Underground Lair in Los Angeles, he specializes in 3-DIY (do-it-yourself 3-D), using off-the-shelf hardware and software for stereoscopic production. He is currently developing several 3-D projects and producing stereographic multimedia content, and most recently was 3-D Director for the band OK Go’s music video White Knuckles, currently distributed by Nintendo on the 3DS gaming system. He sometimes wears a space helmet and gorilla suit. www.3-DIY.com

Stephen LES, Editor & Stereo Colorist, Amazing 3D Post

Stephen Les is a Final Cut Pro editor and who works in Stereo 3D using Cineform Neo3D software. In addition he has cut and/or color graded webisodes and TV pilots, and content for the 3D Discovery channel.  He has worked on 3D content for the International 3D Society, Highway 3D, and 21st Century 3D.  He was a visual effects coordinator on ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS and others; and handled the original camera negative, and coordinated its use, for the Blu-ray disc for ALIENS.

Stephen has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Filmmaking from New York University, with a second major in Philosophy.

He is currently color-grading 3D content for the Discovery channel, and editing a 3D promo for the National Stereoscopic Association.

Remy MEDRANDA, Editor & Stereographer
Freelance filmmaker, Remy Medranda began shooting video in 2002 at the age of 18, and has been producing engaging content all over the world for the past nine years. During the past two and half years, he has obsessively  devoted day and night to learning the art of producing immersive 3D content, and in doing so has become actively engaged in the 3D community. Remy founded the Stereoscopic Filmmakers community, and is a freelance stereographer and stereoscopic consultant currently working in the Los Angeles area. When he is not out shooting 3D, or in the office supervising his next project, he’s at home with his wife taking care of his 2 kids and two mini-schnauzers.

Ned WEISMAN, Editor & Stereographer

Ned Weisman is the Executive Producer, Director, Stereographer and Editor of the award winning “Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 3D!!!” He is currently producing his next 3D project, “Staycation USA 3D, Los Angeles”. This project will be entered into the New Media Film Festival in May. Ned also just finished editing and creating 3D graphics for “Derby Diaries 3D” that will be shown on Comcast’s 3D channel Xfinity. He is currently in pre-production on a feature, “Chicks ‘n Chainsaws 3D”.

Ned was born and raised in New York City. He attended Binghamton University where he studied Film with visiting professor and infamous Hollywood Director Nick Ray. After graduating he shot, edited and directed at WBNG-TV. Ned then took his talents to Hollywood, where he continued to work as an Editor, Videographer and Director for many years. He was schooled in 3D at 3ality Digital where he edited his first 3D program “Choices”. He went on to produce and edit the first 3D content for Playboy. He then did 3D finishing on “Avatar”.

Ned is also bringing some of his 3d tools with him, like the Panasonic 3DA1, which he has used on several of his shows currently in production.

Ned currently lives with his wife Sharon and 2 sons in Sherman Oaks.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Graham CLARK, Head of Stereography at Stereo D

Stereographer on:
-The Avengers (2012),
-Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
-Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
-Thor (2011)
-The Green Hornet (2011)
-Gulliver’s Travels (2010)
-Jackass 3D (2010)
and
-Captain America Trailers
-Thor Trailers
-Enter The Dragon sequence for Panasonic
-Thor for Comicon
-Jackass 3D for Comicon
-Gulliver’s Travels Trailer

Head of Stereography on:
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2012)

Stereoscopic consultant on:
-This Is It (2009)
-The Last Airbender (2010)

JUST ADDED ALSO FROM STEREOD, Aaron PARRY, VFX Executive Producer

Keith DRIVER, Stereographer

Keith has overseen several award-winning projects while developing his own successful 3D stereoscopic shooting techniques and  workflow from the ground up. He helped develop one of the first affordable 3D beam-splitter camera rigs available on the market today manufactured by 3DFilmFactory. Keith has traveled around the world shooting everything in 3d, from crocodiles in South Africa, to a reenactment of Peru’s devastating 1740 earthquake.

You can view some of his 3D work at http://www.youtube.com/3deefilm

Bjorn MYRHOLT, DaVinci Colorist at Hollywood-DI

Jeff OLM, Stereo Colorist

Andrew PARKE, SOC, Stereographer

Andrew Parke (Stereographer) One of the most versatile genre cinematographers in Hollywood, Andrew Parke is known for being able to adopt a wide variety of visual styles and film formats.  A Pennsylvania native, Parke moved to Los Angeles after earning a degree in Film Production from Pennsylvania State University.  He was instrumental in developing the indie-film friendly 3D HD camera system built for Night of the Living Dead 3D. Andrew has well over 100 feature, episodic, music video, and commercial credits, besides doing documentary, reality, and corporate camera work. Recent Stereoscopic 3D credits include NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 3D: RE-ANIMATION, Evil Bong 3D, Shockwave Darkside, Red Bull, Back Beat Brawlers and Zahra Universe Music Videos, and an unreleased Korean film entitled “Song of Strings.” He is a member of the Southern California Stereo Club and began consulting on independent 3D features in 2009.

Paul TAYLOR, Stereographer

Paul began his career as an Emmy Award winning film editor, then director of photography and director and later a producer with his own production company.

Paul started in 3D twenty years ago when he produced, directed and edited a 10 minute trailer for a proposed 3D sci-fi feature film. This project included some of the first use of 3D Steadicam and dual 70mm 3D projection.

He has co-produced a large format 3D world’s fair film and worked in 3D television as director of photography and head of stereoscopic technology. His recent work in 3D includes an IMAX film, music videos, feature films, special venue projects.  Paul is an advocate of starting with a compelling story and then adding immersive 3-D imaging.

When not in production he keeps busy sharing his knowledge at stereoscopic events around the world.

Our Sponsors

1Beyond, Inc.

The company philosophy is to be “1 Beyond” in Service, Technology, and Value. With 1 Beyond, you are assured of getting the latest technology: the fastest performance, best video capture technology and most efficient video storage.

Founded in 1996, 1 Beyond, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance video production and post production, tapeless workflow and storage systems for video professionals at a fraction of the cost of traditional high-end systems. This value leadership is due to constant technical innovation and numerous industry firsts, now extended into 3D workflows.

1 Beyond delivers turnkey video end-to-end solutions that provide customers with the highest performance and quality digital workflow in all video formats including 3D, HD, 2K and 4K. The company offers a wide range of systems including the new tapeless and 3D workflow products, award-winning laptops, desktops, mobiles, and Storage Area Networks used in all workflow phases.

All 1 Beyond systems are designed with true open architecture and built on world standards, ensuring the customer a continued upgrade path and hence, the longest period for ROI and non-obsolescence.

3DFilmFactory

Located in sunny San Diego, California, the 3D Film Factory is the leader in professional, affordable 3D camera rigs and real-time 3D viewing systems.  In addition we provide a host of 3D production and post production services, including 3D gear rental, stereographers ‘for hire’, 3D exhibition solutions, as well as, hands-on 3D training workshops.  Clients include ESPN, NASA, Disney, HD Cinema, Pinewood Studios, Honeywell and many others. 

The 3D Film Factory is dedicated to providing professional, affordable stereoscopic 3D systems that allow our customers to create high-quality 3D images for a fraction of the cost of competitive systems.

American Paper Optics
After manufacturing well over one billion paper 3D glasses in American Paper Optics’ twenty year history, we know we can satisfy your every 3D need. American Paper Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of 3D glasses and other 3D products is your one stop source for anything 3D. An endless variety of frame styles, specialty optics, full color printing, and intricate die-cutting capabilities make it easy for you to achieve your 3D objectives.

Our amazing 20 year optical journey at American Paper Optics has lead us to continue to search for new opportunities, create new 3D configurations, and push technologies to allow us to continue to serve this 3D world at its most exciting time. Our knowledge, experience, in-house manufacturing, distribution channels, and focus on customer service will continue to allow us to service all our clients both old and new as they look to push the depth of their advertising and marketing promotions. We are deeply committed to helping you as we strive to produce our 2nd billionth glass and beyond. Our goal is “3D for all and all for 3D”.

BLICK
Blick manufactures and designs passive and active 3D eyewear for cinema and home theater displays. Blick is a brand of the OGK Company and is world renowned for their manufacturing processes of well designed eyewear.

DSC Labs
DSC Labs is dedicated to developing products for improving today’s broadcast and video images.  We are committed to engineering excellence in all of our products, and to the highest standards of client service. Product innovation and excellence, is our mantra.  Research and development has always been a top priority, DSC has led the way in every product/service market we have pursued.  We take the business of advising and serving our clients and dealers very seriously, and we’re proud to go the extra mile.  We work closely with clients in developing new products, and we provide clients with excellent after purchase support.  We work hard to meet tight deadlines and to accommodate special requests.

Element Technica

Technica 3D is a family of stereographic 3D rigs designed by Element Technica to precisely align and control positioning of a pair of cameras necessary for stereographic 3D imaging. Element Technica’s goal from the beginning was to design the Technica 3D family of tools to free creative producers, directors and cinematographers from the limitations of existing 3D equipment and the often artificially created constraints erected by boutique 3D production houses seeking to keep the “secrets” of 3D behind the magic curtain.

Prior to the creation of the Quasar, the first and largest rig in the Technica 3D family, 3D rig shooting platforms were largely one-off prototypes. They were built for a specific production, requiring a special set of tools and has a one-of-a-kind method of alignment and operation. Such rigs often had little or nothing in common with other 3D rigs that may be used on a particular production.

Gaining access to professional 3D rigs often required a producer to hire a specialty 3D crew, which could mean giving up creative freedom on the production, not to mention a great deal of money. For Element Technica, the goal in the design of the Technica 3D rigs was to bring a high-quality but standardized set of 3D tools to the burgeoning 3D production marketplace. Element Technica applied decades of experience gained in creating and manufacturing premium quality motion picture camera accessories to the design and manufacture of the Technica 3D family of rigs.

Hollywood-DI
Hollywood-DI is a color correction and visual enhancement post facility situated in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles. We work on 2D and 3D projects of all shapes, sizes and budgets. Hollywood-DI’s coloring and finishing services will ensure your 3D movie is conformed, graded, and finished to the highest standards at the best price.

Manfrotto Distribution Inc.
Manfrotto Distribution was originally established as Bogen Photo in the 1950s and is the cornerstone of the international network of Manfrotto Distribution companies in the USA, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.K. that import, distribute and service accessory products in the photographic, video, broadcast and lighting imaging sectors.

Marchon 3D

Premium 3D Eyewear. For more information, please visit www.marchon.com

MIO 3D
MIO 3D™ (Multiple InterOcular 3-D), patent pending, is a new simplified method of shooting, editing, and viewing 3D. MIO 3D offers solid fixed mounting points for 3 or more cameras in succession. More info can be found on their website at www.mio3d.com

Noise Industries
Noise Industries, LLC was founded in 2004 in the heart of Boston’s largest historic district, with the mission of bringing innovative graphics software to editors, compositors and motion graphics artists worldwide.

Qube Cinema

Today, amongst the handful of companies across the world that are working to fulfil the exacting needs of DCI, there are fewer still that look beyond. Qube Cinema is committed to creating a seamless world of Digital Cinema with products that are innovative, powerful, reliable and cost-effective.

Qube Cinema is a company with a passion for cinema and a thorough understanding of film, video, audio and computer technology along with vast experience in the production, post-production and exhibition industries – a unique combination of expertise that has helped in the development of the company’s digital cinema technology.

A subsidiary of India-based Real Image Media Technologies, Qube Cinema draws on decades of domain expertise in the media and entertainment space as well as long-standing relationships with key technology leaders. Real Image, a pioneer in media technology, has proven expertise in managing complex technology transformations. Qube Cinema is equipped with a dedicated and efficient team as well as world-class technology and software – a combination that will help realize the organization’s vision of being a global leader in digital cinema technology.

Please send an email to 3dfilmmaker@gmail.com to register for the event.