3dstreaming.it

December 26, 2012 3DM 1 Comment

The operator of 3dstreaming.it contacted me several months ago, suggesting I start posting links to my 3D videos on his web site. Unfortunately, I was really busy on other projects and did not follow up.

Until now. If you enjoy watching 3D videos, 3dstreaming.it is a repository of links to 3D videos located at other video streaming sites – and the content I looked at tonight is quite good. I am definitely enjoying 3dstreaming.it and will become a regular visitor there and encourage you to do the same if you enjoy online 3D video.

Cameras, Editing, Still photography

Could the future of still photography be 4k video?

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Commentary from – Taking stills from video – Personal View Talks.

Frames grabs from 4k video are going to look really nice 🙂

Tacoma Waterfront in wide stereobase – deep 3D image

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The left and right images were taken about six feet apart using one Lumix GH-2 camera, creating a deep sense of depth in this red/cyan anaglyph 3D image. With the wide stereo base, the 3D effect is visible out to perhaps 1200 feet (400 meters).

I was lucky in that I found a brief moment when there were no cars on the freeway and the train was stopped!

I also discovered some better ways of processing these images in StereoPhoto Maker; this one uses the Dubois algorithm for generating the anaglyph, which seems to improve the contrast and possibly reducing ghosting artifacts.

Click on the image for full size viewing.

Online, Still photography

Sharing photos online – privacy and ownership

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My friend Jeff has good thoughts on retaining ownership and control over the photos you put online: Sharing Photos Online – Jeff’s Ramblings.

3D, Technical

24 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps? Where will film making go?

December 25, 2012 3DM Leave a comment

WETA head Joe Letteri talks reactions to HFR…and what frame rate will the industry settle on?

I do not yet understand the controversy (hope to see The Hobbit in HFR soon). Many TV sports programs are shot in 720p/60 frames per second and I’ve shot video at 60 fps. I’ve also shot video at 24 and 30 fps. Each has its place. And what about high frame rate video games which are now common?

I suspect that 60 fps will become a future standard (sorry 50 fps viewers). The 48 fps is interesting but when will we see 48 fps HDTVs or 48 fps DVDs for the home?

Here’s another interesting – and positive commentary – on the HFR 48 fps 3D version of The Hobbit.