Training in 3D –
January course puts theory into practice
December
14, 2010
Source: Principal Large Format Principal
Large Format creates unique three-day programme for ‘Advanced 3D’ Principal
Large Format (PLF) announces that it will lead a three-day training course on
3D for cinema and television next January in London. Titled ‘Advanced 3D
– The National Stereoscopic 3D Training Programme’, the course is being
presented by PLF in association with Talking Point and funded by the Skillset
Film Skills Fund as part of A Bigger Future 2 and by Sky. And
the first word goes to Brian Lenz – Sky’s Director of TV Product Development,
who explains: “With the rapid growth of 3D gaming, cinema and the exciting
launch of 3D TV, spearheaded by Sky, there are a wide range of creative and commercial
opportunities. However, to position the UK as a true centre of 3D excellence,
it’s essential that programme makers invest themselves in the art of 3D,
so that we create world leading content. That’s why we’re supporting
valuable training programmes such as this.” The course
will have two sites tailored to the differing activities and their expected attendance
levels.
Part 1 (Tuesday 25th January) will be held at BAFTA for
a maximum of 220 attendees. The day will cover everything delegates need to know
to decide if a particular project is right for 3D – whether it be a feature
film, a commercial, a high-end documentary or an ‘as live’ concert performance.
And, if it is right, which 3D rig you should use and the impact that your decisions
have on design, post production, budget and schedule. Attendees will be also treated
to networking drinks as well as a 3D screening at the end of the day. Part
2 (Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th January) will be held at Twickenham Studios
Stage 1 for a maximum of 35 attendees, all of whom will have to have attended
the opening day’s sessions at BAFTA. The Twickenham sessions will provide
an intensive, hands-on, practical guide to 3D movie-making, using all the major
3D rigs as well as monitoring, recording and post-production tools. 3D equipment
will be provided by On Sight, SGO Mistika, Telegenic and Mytherapy. And again,
networking drinks and 3D screenings will take place on both days. Pre-registering
attendees will be given handouts, a reading list and other recommendations before
the course, while all three days will feature 3D screenings and guest speakers,
with refreshments available throughout and plenty of opportunities for networking. PLF
founder Phil Streather is one of the 3D world’s leading lights whose production
credits include Bugs! in IMAX 3D, The London Eye 4D Experience for Merlin Entertainments,
Carmen in 3D for RealD and Royal Opera House and Meerkats 3D with Oxford Scientific
for National Geographic and Sky. Streather says that the
two-stage nature of the Advanced 3D course is one of the things that makes it
unique. “On the first day at BAFTA the sessions will take place in a 3D cinema
as a stand-alone module, and we expect to host a broad range of broadcast, movie
and advertising industry professionals to discuss everything from lens choices
to budget implications. Then, on days two and three, we will take a smaller group
of DoPs, First ACs, VFX Supers, Editors, Directors and Producers to apply some
of the insights gained on the first day to real-world 3D content production.” Having
previously run 3D master classes at NAB Las Vegas, IBC Amsterdam, the Edinburgh
International Film Festival and many other events and locations, Streather feels
that PLF is well-placed to give a balanced overview of current technologies and
approaches to 3D production. “I have a very practical
and clean approach to 3D training,” says Streather. “Clear definitions
of terms, such as convergence, parallax and depth budget, are combined with hands
on experience. I then explore 3D style and storytelling through the screening
and analysis of a diverse selection of 3D material. Stereography is a craft science
that every head of department involved in 3D production should now become versed.
Advanced 3D is proud to take its place in this important learning process.” Skillset’s
Director of Film, Neil Peplow says “3D training is at the top of the agenda
for the UK Film Skills Strategy and Skillset is incredibly excited to be funding
Advanced 3D alongside Sky. Principal Large Format’s pioneering training programme,
delivered by top industry practitioners, will present a necessary and rich overview
of 3D. Industry professionals working in the UK Film industry attending these
courses will undoubtedly gain a deep, practical understanding of the economical
and technological impact of 3D.” Fees for Advanced
3D are £250 (plus VAT) for Day One only and £750 (plus VAT) for all
three days; with the registration deadline being Friday 14th January. More information
is available from Helen Johnson at +44 7968 381288 or helen@talkingpoint.uk.net
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