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 Newquay, 8th & 9th November.

We start by explaining the factors which produce good and bad 3D viewing experiences and give some tips for good filming as well as do's and don'ts for current best practice.

We then cover current stereo 3D technology, capture and display standards, 3D cameras systems, 3D displays with some examples of current 3D equipment provided in the workshop.

We move on to do some 3D filming exercises and review the footage live on 3D TV's and monitors.

Finally we ingest the 3D footage and do some basic 3D post-production work, such as disparity corrections and a simple edit, before outputting a short 3D film.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a memory stick along to take a copy of the film away at the end of the day.

What's Included

Tea/coffee, refreshments, lunch and some stereo 3D technology to play with

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 STEREO 3D WORKSHOPS 

The Digital Film Company provides a series of practical, hands-on stereo 3D training workshops aimed at industry professionals such as independent producers and directors, camera operators, DOP's, independent film makers and documentary TV makers.

Launched in 2011, we worked with the Bristol Encounters Film Festival, the Watershed and Creative Skillset in 2011 to develop a stereo 3D training course based on our stereo 3D technology and practical experience. This was then delivered to both industry professionals and in a slightly modified form to students at the University of Bristol. We were subsequently invited by the BBC Academy to deliver a half day practical 3D filming workshop as part of their 2-day 3D course held at the BBC national training centre at Wood Norton in Oct 2011. 

The course structure is modular and is built around 4 one-day workshops:

1. Introductory 3D Workshop:

This covers basic stereo 3D principles, terminology and human physiological constraints leading to an explanation of the factors which produce good and bad 3D viewing experiences. Stereo 3D technology, standards, cameras, displays and 3D cinema are then explained. Emphasis in the last half of the workshop is on hands-on filming with the footage reviewed live on 3D TV's.

2. Stereo 3D Filming Workshop:

This follows on from the Introductory 3D workshop. A whole day filming in stereo 3D using various cameras, applying the theory and principles learnt previously. Participants are challenged to script and shoot a short 90sec 3D film in one day (to be edited in a later workshop, although we may introduce the basics of 3D editing at the end of the day if we have time).

3. Advanced 3D Workshop:

Introduces more sophisticated 3D camera systems. Two cameras types are covered: a top-end broadcast-capable 3D camcorder and a 2-camera mirror-rig. The workshop explains how these cameras work, shows the set-up required, looks at the workflow and productivity aspects of each and considers their appropriate use. Emphasis is on practical experience so participants will set-up and shoot with both systems during the day.

4. Introductory 3D Post-Production Workshop:

Introduces the basics of stereo 3D editing, from importing the left and right image files, correcting 3D disparity errors, improving the stereoscopy and finally editing into a film. The workshop will use Apple Mac computers running Final Cut Pro software (FCP7) with various stereo 3D editing plug-ins as well as a Windows based solution, Grass Valley Edius 6.5.

Our primary goal with the creation of these workshops is *flexible delivery* to match the needs of the working freelance and independent film community. Our courses are completely self-contained and can be delivered anywhere in the region quickly and easily. This means that in addition to offering multiple venues and opportunities to attend the scheduled workshops we are also able to offer bespoke or one-off courses to groups or organisations very easily and at relatively short notice.

PRICES PER DAY

Full non-concession rate £150

Skill Set Rate £70

There is a 10% ticket price discount for booking all four days at Falmouth

BOOKING DETAILS