Development of Tools and Workflow for “Run-and-Gun” Video Production in Stereoscopic 3D

Stereoscopic 3D production for motion pictures and much television is able to use beamsplitter mirror rigs, in which a half-silvered mirror allows an arbitrarily-small interaxial separation between two conventional cameras. While the size and weight of such systems are manageable for many productions, they are unwieldy for so-called “run-and-gun” shooting. This type of production, which includes much “reality,” nature, and other documentary and unscripted work, tends to be done on modest budgets, and is characterized by quick set-ups; no blocking, rehearsals, or reshoots; frequent handheld operation; and lack of a stereographer or other camera assistant to handle stereo-specific adjustments. These characteristics favor a highly-portable camera which is compact, lightweight, and simple to operate.

Published

2010-07

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/M001410

ISBN

978-1-61482-950-8