3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen [Paperback]

Bernard Mendiburu (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240811372 | ISBN-13: 978-0240811376 | Publication Date: May 6, 2009 | Edition: 1

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.

The DVD is not included with the E-book. Please contact the publisher for access to the DVD content by emailing [e-mail]. 

*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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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.

The DVD is not included with the E-book. Please contact the publisher for access to the DVD content by emailing [e-mail]. 

About the Author

Bernard Mendiburu is a stereographer and digital cinema consultant working with feature animation studios in Los Angeles, where his credits include "Meet The Robinsons" and "Monsters vs Aliens". The author of "3D Movie Making" (Focal Press) he recently joined the 3D@Home Consortium's Advisory Committee on 3D Quality and was an active member of the SMPTE 3D Task Force. Bernard's lectures and workshops on 3D cinema were selected by CalArt's Experimental Animation department and Laika Entertainment (Coraline). In 2009, Bernard presented a paper on 3D Workflows at the SPIE Stereoscopic Display and Applications conference and at the NAB's Digital Cinema Summit, and a two-day long workshop on 3D postproduction the Paris' Dimension3 conference.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (May 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240811372
• ISBN-13: 978-0240811376
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #573,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Bernard Mendiburu is a stereographer and digital cinema consultant working with feature animation studios in Los Angeles, where his credits includes "Meet The Robinsons" and "Monster vs Aliens". He just published "3D Movie Making, Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen" with focal Press.
His lectures and workshops on 3D cinema were selected by Laika and CalArt's Experimental Animation department. In 2009, Bernard presented a paper on 3D Workflows at the SPIE Stereoscopic Display and Applications conference and at the NAB's Digital Cinema Summit. He gave the Paris' Dimension3 two days workshop on 3D Post Production.
Bernard Mendiburu joined recently the 3D@Home Consortium's Advisory Committee on 3D Quality and was an active member of the SMPTE 3D Task Force.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential text book for anyone working in stereoscopic 3D., April 30, 2009

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Barry B. Sandrew, Ph.D "Founder & President, ... (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen (Paperback)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for all interested in 3D stereo techniques ...., May 21, 2009

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Michal Husak (Czech Rpeublic) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen (Paperback)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 3D Bible, June 30, 2009

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B. Franki "film maker" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen (Paperback)

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.