Nano Flash & EX cameras shoot 3D at DVinfo.net

Bruce Schultz · July 24th, 2010, 01:14 PM

I posted an earlier version of this but it was deleted for some reason by the listmum. I'll try again here . .

For all NanoFlashHeads I'm posting an air date notice for an episode of "The Universe" show on the History Channel next week which I was honored to be the 3D Stereo Director of Photography on.

It's called "7 Wonders Of The Solar System" and it will show first in 2D on the History Channel (HD & SD) Thursday July 29 @ 9pm EDST. The 3D version will air the following night July 30 on DirecTV channel #103 n3D at 10pm EDST. SKY TV in Europe will air the 3D version later this year.

The live action 3D segments were filmed on location(s) around Los Angeles. I used a 3D beamsplitter mirror rig, Sony EX cameras, and 2 Nano Flash recorders. The Nano Flash units were set to record I-frame only @140MBs twin data streams. Thanks to the custom built trigger from C-D, the two genlocked data streams stayed in perfect timecode sync throughout production, and post production indicated that only minor color correction was required for matching.

Kudos (once again) to C-D for developing such a great and useful product.

This is the first History Channel 3D production, and I was proud to be a part of a great show. I hope you all like it as well.

Adam Stanislav · July 24th, 2010, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Schultz

I posted an earlier version of this but it was deleted for some reason by the listmum.

It's still there: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/3d-stere...d-episode.html.

Anyway, any chance for those of us who do not have access to cable TV, let alone DirecTV, to see it?

Andrew Stone · July 24th, 2010, 04:12 PM

Hi Bruce,

Thanks for posting up. Do you have any bits of advice or good links for some of us who are boning up on 3D shooting techniques and the good gear that is available?

Bruce Schultz · July 25th, 2010, 12:35 PM

[QUOTE=Adam Stanislav;1551709
Anyway, any chance for those of us who do not have access to cable TV, let alone DirecTV, to see it?[/QUOTE]

If you mean a YouTube video or something like that, I wouldn't expect to see that for some time since it's an active History Channel series. You can watch the show in 2D on all the regular History Channels (HD & SD) on cable this Thursday, but the 3D in the USA is only showing on DirecTV Chan.103 for now (but I suspect it will air repeatedly on that channel as do most of the other programs on it) so if you can find a sports bar that was showing the World Cup in 3D you can probably ask the bartender to tune to the show on Friday July 30 at 10PM EDST.

On boning up on 3D, I'd recommend a couple of things;

1. Bernard Mendilburu's book

Amazon.com: 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen (9780240811376): Bernard Mendiburu: Books

is chocked full of useful tips and techniques for 3D production. Available on Amazon it is well worth the $45.

2. DVINFO has a very good and active 3D forum with lots of great contributors and information
3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery Forum at DVinfo.net

3. Tim Dashwood has an excellent website with video tutorials showcasing his FCP plug in "3D Stereo Toolbox" Dashwood Cinema Solutions

The more info you can accumulate and digest, the more you are apt to make good 3D - because there is nothing in the visual media world worse than bad 3D.

I hope anyone who gets to view the 2D or 3D version of "The Universe" show enjoys it.

Dan Keaton · July 25th, 2010, 02:22 PM

Dear Bruce,

I am looking forward to seeing it. I just love the "The Universe" episodes.

Dan Keaton · July 29th, 2010, 06:30 PM

Dear Friends,

This program, at least partially shot with the nanoFlash, by Bruce Schultz, in 3D, will be on shortly in 2D on the History Channel.

I have been waiting all week to see this.

Bruce Schultz · July 30th, 2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Friends,

This program, at least partially shot with the nanoFlash, by Bruce Schultz, in 3D, will be on shortly in 2D on the History Channel.

Yes Dan that is correct. The live action sequences are NanoFlash recorded, except for a couple of quick 2D stock footage insert shots.

Hope you like it.

Dan Keaton · July 30th, 2010, 07:55 PM

Dear Bruce,

I enjoyed the show.

I hope I can see it in 3D sometime.

July 25th, 2010, 12:35 PM	#4
Bruce Schultz Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 480	[QUOTE=Adam Stanislav;1551709 Anyway, any chance for those of us who do not have access to cable TV, let alone DirecTV, to see it?[/QUOTE] If you mean a YouTube video or something like that, I wouldn't expect to see that for some time since it's an active History Channel series. You can watch the show in 2D on all the regular History Channels (HD & SD) on cable this Thursday, but the 3D in the USA is only showing on DirecTV Chan.103 for now (but I suspect it will air repeatedly on that channel as do most of the other programs on it) so if you can find a sports bar that was showing the World Cup in 3D you can probably ask the bartender to tune to the show on Friday July 30 at 10PM EDST. On boning up on 3D, I'd recommend a couple of things; 1. Bernard Mendilburu's book Amazon.com: 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen (9780240811376): Bernard Mendiburu: Books Amazon.com: 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen (9780240811376): Bernard Mendiburu: Books is chocked full of useful tips and techniques for 3D production. Available on Amazon it is well worth the $45. 2. DVINFO has a very good and active 3D forum with lots of great contributors and information 3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery Forum at DVinfo.net 3. Tim Dashwood has an excellent website with video tutorials showcasing his FCP plug in "3D Stereo Toolbox" Dashwood Cinema Solutions The more info you can accumulate and digest, the more you are apt to make good 3D - because there is nothing in the visual media world worse than bad 3D. I hope anyone who gets to view the 2D or 3D version of "The Universe" show enjoys it.

July 25th, 2010, 02:22 PM	#5
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Bruce, I am looking forward to seeing it. I just love the "The Universe" episodes. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 29th, 2010, 06:30 PM	#6
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Friends, This program, at least partially shot with the nanoFlash, by Bruce Schultz, in 3D, will be on shortly in 2D on the History Channel. I have been waiting all week to see this. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 30th, 2010, 07:55 PM	#8
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Bruce, I enjoyed the show. I hope I can see it in 3D sometime. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 24th, 2010, 01:14 PM	#1
Bruce Schultz Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 480	Nano Flash & EX cameras shoot 3D I posted an earlier version of this but it was deleted for some reason by the listmum. I'll try again here . . For all NanoFlashHeads I'm posting an air date notice for an episode of "The Universe" show on the History Channel next week which I was honored to be the 3D Stereo Director of Photography on. It's called "7 Wonders Of The Solar System" and it will show first in 2D on the History Channel (HD & SD) Thursday July 29 @ 9pm EDST. The 3D version will air the following night July 30 on DirecTV channel #103 n3D at 10pm EDST. SKY TV in Europe will air the 3D version later this year. The live action 3D segments were filmed on location(s) around Los Angeles. I used a 3D beamsplitter mirror rig, Sony EX cameras, and 2 Nano Flash recorders. The Nano Flash units were set to record I-frame only @140MBs twin data streams. Thanks to the custom built trigger from C-D, the two genlocked data streams stayed in perfect timecode sync throughout production, and post production indicated that only minor color correction was required for matching. Kudos (once again) to C-D for developing such a great and useful product. This is the first History Channel 3D production, and I was proud to be a part of a great show. I hope you all like it as well.

July 24th, 2010, 04:12 PM	#3
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Hi Bruce, Thanks for posting up. Do you have any bits of advice or good links for some of us who are boning up on 3D shooting techniques and the good gear that is available?