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Chris Davis · April 21st, 2011, 08:07 AM

I was at NAB and had a chance to play with some 3D cameras. I was very impressed with JVC's GY-HMZ1U 3D camera (expected street price of about $2k).

We shoot only business video - training, promotional, trade show videos, etc. After looking at the number of booths that had passive 3D televisions (where it's still affordable to hand out free 3D glasses) I was wondering if it would be worth offering this as a service.

I could see manufacturing companies demoing new devices in 3D, or simply using 3D as an attention grabber.

Is anyone doing this?

Alister Chapman · April 21st, 2011, 01:26 PM

I've been doing this for 6 years. It can be quite lucrative, but I think you'll find that you'll need more than a basic twin lens camcorder to make anything decent. First you should go and learn more about how to shoot and present S3D correctly. Bad 3D is un-watchable.. period. A twin lens camcorder will be very restrictive and severely limit the range of shots you can do, for a start you won't be able to get very close to your subject.

Chris Davis · April 22nd, 2011, 08:41 AM

Thanks a lot, I really know nothing about 3D, so there would definately be some research to do.

Do you find it hard to sell this service, or is there a segment of clients out there looking for 3D shooters?

April 21st, 2011, 08:07 AM	#1
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	3D Business Video? I was at NAB and had a chance to play with some 3D cameras. I was very impressed with JVC's GY-HMZ1U 3D camera (expected street price of about $2k). We shoot only business video - training, promotional, trade show videos, etc. After looking at the number of booths that had passive 3D televisions (where it's still affordable to hand out free 3D glasses) I was wondering if it would be worth offering this as a service. I could see manufacturing companies demoing new devices in 3D, or simply using 3D as an attention grabber. Is anyone doing this?

April 21st, 2011, 01:26 PM	#2
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Re: 3D Business Video? I've been doing this for 6 years. It can be quite lucrative, but I think you'll find that you'll need more than a basic twin lens camcorder to make anything decent. First you should go and learn more about how to shoot and present S3D correctly. Bad 3D is un-watchable.. period. A twin lens camcorder will be very restrictive and severely limit the range of shots you can do, for a start you won't be able to get very close to your subject. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

April 22nd, 2011, 08:41 AM	#3
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	Re: 3D Business Video? Thanks a lot, I really know nothing about 3D, so there would definately be some research to do. Do you find it hard to sell this service, or is there a segment of clients out there looking for 3D shooters?