3D Movie Making

3D Movie Making

Author: Bernard Mendiburu

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0240811372

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Hollywood is going 3D, readers learn how to adapt their production skills to this hot new medium so they can be part of the movement.


3D Movie Making

3D Movie Making

Author: Bernard Mendiburu

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1136137734

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Hollywood is going 3D, read this book to understand why and how, and to secure your next job on a 3D movie. Making a 3D movie is much more than shooting with a 3D camera and showing it in a 3D theater. Each and every step of the movie production cycle will be affected by 3D, just like sound and color affected the whole industry. After an introduction on how the human brain perceive depth, this book explains, in a step-by-step approach, how 3D affects screen writing, art direction, principal photography, editing, visual effects and even movies distribution. It's a must read for anyone in the profession who wants to understand the next revolution in cinema. The DVD is not included with the E-book. Please contact the publisher for access to the DVD content by emailing [email protected].


Inspired 3D Short Film Production

Inspired 3D Short Film Production

Author: Jeremy Cantor

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9781592001170

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A guide to creating short three-dimensional films that includes examples, exercises, case studies, and more to help producers understand the basic concepts, theories, and applications of 3D film production; includes a DVD with dozens of award-winning short films.


3D Game-based Filmmaking

3D Game-based Filmmaking

Author: Paul Marino

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13:

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The Machinima approach to creating movies promises to revolutionize the computer animation industry and this book will serve as the industry bible for emerging filmmakers. It expertly covers the very latest technology in filmmaking, from the history of Machinima, who the major players are, and where the Machinima movement is going. Conventional filmmakers are quickly adopting this medium as a much easier and economical way to produce animation films. This book contains a wealth of tips, tricks, and solid techniques to creating your own Machinima films from some of the best creative minds in the industry. Numerous hands-on projects are provided to show readers how to expertly create, edit, and view their own films. Some of the hot topics covered include developing actors, preparing sets, incorporating audio, adding special audio and visual effects, using the best post production techniques, using the best game engines, and much more.


3DIY

3DIY

Author: Ray Zone

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2013-05-02

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 1136039538

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A must-have read for anyone looking to take their independently-produced film or video into the 3rd dimension. The text features technical, practical, and inspirational insight from the visionaries who've been producing 3D film and video for decades, not just in the recent past. They offer low-cost techniques and tricks they've been implementing themselves for years. A variety of styles are discussed, from full CG to time lapse - even a film made during a freefall skydive jump! The filmmakers discuss * Options for on-set playback * Preparing for final playback in various formats * Adapting existing technology to your needs * Post production software choices * Working with computer graphics in 3D This book includes 3D glasses and a companion YouTube channel featuring the work of the filmmakers featured in the book (which you can view in 3D with the glasses), as well as the opportunity for you to upload your own videos for critique and feedback from the author and others. 3D glasses are not included in the purchase of the e-book of 3-DIY. If you have purchased the e-book, and would like a pair of 3D glasses, please contact the publisher at [email protected]


3D Storytelling

3D Storytelling

Author: Bruce Block

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2013-07-04

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1136038817

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3D Storytelling is the ultimate guide for directors, cinematographers, producers, and designers of stereoscopic 3D movies and videos. With an emphasis on the aesthetic over the technical, this book is an essential foundation for showing you how to use 3D creatively to tell a story. Hollywood producer Bruce Block and Dreamworks stereoscopic supervisor Philip Captain 3D McNally blend their vast real-world experience and teaching skills to help you learn how to: * Think in 3D * Integrate 3D design into your script or story * Direct and design the 3D depth of your shots * Use stereoscopic windows * Work with the depth cues in 3D * Create a comfortable viewing experience for the audience * Plan editing and directorial considerations for 3D * Understand closed, open, and unstable 3D space Brimming with practical information that can be immediately applied to your 3D production, the book also features interviews with some of the industry’s leading stereographers, as well as 3D diagrams and photographs that illustrate how 3D works, how it can be controlled in production, and how 3D can be used to tell a story.


Blender Studio Projects

Blender Studio Projects

Author: Tony Mullen

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-04-29

Total Pages: 487

ISBN-13: 0470875860

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Learn how to get professional results from Blender Start from scratch-the way it happens in the studio-and create fully rendered objects with Blender open-source 3D animation software and this real-world, roll-up-your-sleeves guide. No time is wasted-this book plunges straight into step-by-step instruction designed to help you build skills and create solid assets for film, video, and games. Blender is gaining clout in professional settings, and you can get a running start with this series of hands-on tutorials that encompasses multiple disciplines. The book includes a DVD with starter, intermediate, and final files, as well as movie files to help you every step of the way. Helps you harness Blender, the free, open-source alternative to commercial CG packages such as Maya and 3ds Max Presents projects that start from scratch and encompass multiple disciplines, thoroughly teaching you the Blender software Shows you how to use Blender attributes and tools for professional results Allows you to emerge with finished, renderable objects and assets for use in film, video, or games Includes a DVD with starter, intermediate, and final files, plus movie files for reference This unparalleled book contains everything you need to know to take your Blender skills to a new level. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.


3D Movie Making

3D Movie Making

Author: Bernard Mendiburu

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Hollywood is going 3D, read this book to understand why and how, and to secure your next job on a 3D movie. Making a 3D movie is much more than shooting with a 3D camera and showing it in a 3D theater. Each and every step of the movie production cycle will be affected by 3D, just like sound and color affected the whole industry. After an introduction on how the human brain perceive depth, this book explains, in a step-by-step approach, how 3D affects screen writing, art direction, principal photography, editing, visual effects and even movies distribution. It's a must read for anyone in the profession who wants to understand the next revolution in cinema. The DVD is not included with the E-book. Please contact the publisher for access to the DVD content by emailing [email protected].


Creating 3-D Animation

Creating 3-D Animation

Author: Peter Lord

Publisher:

Published: 2004-11-23

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13:

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This instructional book is written in a simple and accessible style for experienced animators and novices alike. Its wonderful illustrations give a clear and inspiring view of the techniques of puppet animation.


3D Filmmaking

3D Filmmaking

Author: Celine Tricart

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 1317536576

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A visual book for the visual artist, 3D Filmmaking: Techniques and Best Practices for Stereoscopic Filmmakers provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, language, and methods behind stereoscopic 3D filmmaking, all in one package. Celebrated 3D filmmaker Celine Tricart explores every facet of the art, from the technical to the practical, including: 3D vision History of 3D cinema Stereoscopic basics and techniques How to shoot in 3D 3D VFXs, animation in 3D, and 2D to 3D conversion Live broadcast in 3D 3D viewing and projection 3D as a storytelling tool Screenwriting for 3D Working with a stereographer 3D storyboarding and previz 3D postproduction Sound design in-depth A must-read for any 3D filmmaker, producer, writer, or technician interested in the third dimension, 3D Filmmaking covers the history of the form, defines key 3D terms and places them into context, and offers lessons on using the medium as a visual storytelling tool, creating a perfect blend of concepts, practice, and history. Full color throughout, the book also includes a pair of 3D glasses for you to view the 3D images within, and each chapter features detailed color diagrams and examples in anaglyph 3D, as well as interviews with 3D visionaries like Jean Pierre Jeunet (Director, Amélie, Alien 4), Chris Sanders (Director, How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods), Demetri Portelli (Stereographer, Hugo), Phil McNally (Stereoscopic Supervisor, How to Train Your Dragon, Madagascar 4), Tim Webber (VFX supervisor, Gravity), Scott Farrar (VFX supervisor, the Transformers franchise), and Victoria Alonso (Stereoscopic Supervisor, Marvel Studios). A companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/tricart) features links to useful resources and footage from 3D films.