The Hobbit Behind-the-Scenes Production Video Blog #4

Filming with no less than 48 Red Epic cameras at 48fps in full 5k resolution might sound fantastic, but it hasn’t all been a bed of cotton candy. Two 3D cameras need to be mounted at the same “interocular” (the inch-or-so distance between your eyes) which is impossible given the size of the Epic and its lenses. The team had to hire specialist firm 3ality to build a rig where one camera shoots the action and the other is pointed vertically at a mirror.

The biggest thing that impressed me in this video was the 3D concept art. I just cannot imagine the skill level needed to sit side by side like they do and draw the same picture just slightly off from each other to represent both eyes. I wish I has some red/blue anaglyph glasses so I could see the final image.

December 2012 cannot get here fast enough. :D

(Source: Engadget)

Full screen-split screen with any game

I have yet to be impressed with the whole 3DTV fad, but I must say, this is an awesome use of the technology! Its a shame you have to break a pair of glasses to do it (couldn’t just pop out the lenses I guess?), but hopefully game makers will catch on to this and maybe start selling ready made glasses.