Chapter 13
Stereo
Before 2009, when James Cameron released his epic sci-fi film Avatar, 3D movies were relatively rare in Hollywood. Cameron convinced the studios to take a (very expensive) chance on a method of filmmaking that hadn’t been popular in decades. But it was Cameron’s unfaltering belief in 3D filmmaking and his insistence on doing 3D the “right way” that almost single-handedly brought about the renaissance of 3D movies that we enjoy today.
Chapter Contents
- Understanding Stereoscopy
- Filming Stereo Footage
- Viewing Stereo Footage
- Matchmoving Stereo Footage
- Overcoming Common Problems
Understanding Stereoscopy
Although standard 2D photography and films can record a scene in a faithful manner, they still lack in one critical area—their ...
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