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New Book Available: 3D MOVIE MAKING
Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen
By Bernard Mendiburu

Hollywood is going 3D! Join the revolution with this
primer that provides all of the essential skills for live action 3D;
from pre-production through distribution.

In this new book by stereographer Bernard Mediburu, 3D perception and science is presented in an accessible way. Geared for those who want to make 3D movies, it provides the principles of 3D stereoscopic vision that are needed to make the transition from 2D movie making. Tools, tips and secrets of the trade are revealed with a clear description of current acquisition and production constraints and the trends that will help improve 3D moving making in the future. 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. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in 3D movie creation.

The book also includes a companion DVD that contains:

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
A resource list of software tools and tutorials that demonstrate techniques

Who Should Buy?

This book is a must read for:

Independent Film makers
Production and Post-production professionals in the feature film industry
Film students
Anyone with an interest in how 3D movies are made

Since the book's release, it has won its spot among the best sellers on Amazon's "Direction and Production" section, thanks to its regular #1 ranking in the "Amateur Production" books.

About the Author

Bernard Mendiburu is a stereographer and digital cinema engineer working with feature animation studios in Los Angeles, where his credits include “Meet The Robinsons” and “Monsters vs Aliens.” He has lectured and presented workshops on 3D cinema at 3D Biz-Ex, Laïka (Coraline) and CalArt's Experimental Animation department. Bernard presented papers on 3D Workflow at the 2009 SPIE Stereoscopic Displays and Applications Conference and NAB's 2009 Digital Cinema Summit. Later this year, Bernard will present a two-day workshop on 3D Post Production at the Dimension3 conference.

Bernard Mendiburu is also a Senior 3D Cinema Analyst with Insight Media and was a member of the SMPTE 3D Task Force. His latest work covers the new artistic dimension of depth opened by the digital production pipelines.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to 3D Cinema
Chapter 2 Stereoscopic Vision
Chapter 3 The 3D Challenge
Chapter 4 Tools of the Trade
Chapter 5 3D Cinematography Fundamentals
Chapter 6 Preproduction
Chapter 7 Principal Photography
Chapter 8 CGI & VFX
Chapter 9 Editing
Chapter 10 Grading & Packaging
Appendix 1: 3D Cinematography Equipment

Amazon.com Order link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240811372?ie=UTF8&tag=insigh-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=0240811372

Contact: Insight Media, Dian Mecca, (203) 831-8464, dian@insightmedia.info