Stereoscopic Technologies GmbH is currently involved in the following projects:
Various 3D Shootings
Stereotec offers stereoscopic production support on all kind of 3D projects. This includes 3D feature films, 3D broadcast or 3D concert productions, 3D commercials or 3D industry / expo movies. Stereotec offers the necessary 3D expertise and 3D equipment that converts a 2D production into a 3D production.
Stereotec follows the 2 basic ground rules for success set by lead stereographer and CEO Florian Maier: excellent and uncompromising quality and perfect economy to fit every budget – from a small 1-day production to a 60+ days Hollywood production.
Here is a list of recent productions:
2011 The Return of Viy – 3D
2011 Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters – 3D
2010 Vicky and the Treasure of the Gods – 3D
2010 Hype Nation 3D
2010 Norwegian Tourist Routes
2009 China Oil ”Oil: Extending City Dreams”
2009 Sewer Survivor
2009 Killing Bee
2009 RTL Boxing “KlitschkoBrothers“
2009 Castle of Greiz: Reussens Glanz und Gloria
Professional recording devices for 3d photography
Creating three dimensional pictures of real objects for auto-stereoscopic 3D multiview media, e.g. 3D displays or 3D lenticular prints, has often been avoided because of its complexity, especially in the professional sector. When three dimensional recording of real objects was attempted it was usually done with insufficient recording methods and just through experimenting without having a clear rule or formula. This often caused unsatisfactory results and implicated a low efficiency. By using the lenticular technique as an example, this research project seeks to point out a possible solution for creating accurate three dimensional results for autostereoscopic multiview 3D media with a high efficiency in the recording process. Existing methods for generating three dimensional pictures of real objects are examined, reviewed for limitations, and technical improvements are proposed.
Consequently two recording apparatuses were conceived and prototyped. The first apparatus is a computer controlled single-camera-device for sequentially and automatically recording different perspectives of an unmoved object. This apparatus could be interesting for 3D product shots. The required positions are calculated automatically using optimum parameters. The second apparatus is a multi-camera-device for simultaneous recording of moving objects from different perspectives. In order to be able to record close objects as well, a new technique was developed using a half-silvered mirror to diminish the distance between the optical axes of the cameras. Besides the conception and prototyping of the apparatuses, the optimum recording-parameters were examined. A specially developed computer program uses these parameters in order to calculate the optimum positions for the cameras. Furthermore studies on lenticular sheets were completed to discover the best parameters such as the optimum viewing distance or the maximum possible disparity for 3D viewing.
3d research
Among others Stereoscopic Technologies was also asked to research in stereoscopic projects for the DLR e.V. (German Aerospace Center – Institute of Robotics and Mechatronic, Prof. Dr. Gerd Hirzinger). The consultancy includes projects for 3D visualisation of Bavarian heritage (‘The Virtual Bavaria’), 3D recording for emmersive motion simulation and work on a new autostereoscopic system with partners in the industry.
If you would like more information on the DLR projects, please visit the DLR webpage (German).
