Projects
Stereoscopic Technologies GmbH is currently involved in the following projects:
Various 3D-Shootings
Florian Maier consults on different 3D projects as a stereographer. This includes commercial work, bluescreen shootings in combination with CGI, stereographing on computer animated projects and many more...
Modular 3d rig for stereoscopic recording
In kooperation with the renowned cine manufacturer P+S Technik GmbH Florian Maier from 3d Consult developed together with a small team a brand new 3d Mirror Rig for professional stereoscopic recording. The 3d Mirror Rig offers the possibility to create stereoscopic films without the limit of a side-by-side camera system. Traditional 3d rigs reached their limit in completing this task, because the interaxial (distance between the optical axes of the two cameras) could not be set to the necessary small value, due to the housing of the cameras. A low interaxial is necessary for stereoscopic shots with a pretty large set depth. Very close shots need a small interaxial as well. The right adoption of the interaxial to different set depth ensures 3d recording without stress for the viewer's eyes. A too large interaxial causes headaches and discomfort while viewing the 3d film. The 3D Mirror Rig facilitates stereoscopic shots, because cameras can be 'overlapped' by a beamsplitter system and the interaxial can be set on a minimum value. The professional 3D Mirror Rig provides the ability to adjust and match both cameras very accurately before the shooting. Either manual or motorized servo controls should make it possible to realise continuous and smooth chances of the interaxial and the angulation of the cameras on air for precise stereoscopic shooting. The modular 3D system will be available in both a mirror and side-by-side configuration, and its broad accessibility and ease-of-use features will provide a much-needed release from the current burden of 'do-it-yourself' stereoscopic rig development, clearing a path for artists and film-makers to explore, utilize and differentiate themselves and their products by effectively shooting and delivering professional 3D stereoscopic imagery in a cost-effective manner. The 3d Mirror Rig was built modular and supports the most common HD-cameras from HDV to 4k and DigiPrime, UltraPrime, MasterPrime as well as Cook and Linos lenses.
If you like to get more information on the 3d Mirror Rig project, please visit the P+S Technik Webpage.
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 3d Consult 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 like to get more information on the DLR projects, please visit the DLR webpage (German).
