News from 21st Century 3D

Julia X 3D reviewed at Fantasy Film Festival

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:56:00 +0000

If you're in Germany go check out Julia X 3D at the Fantasy Film Festival

Julia X - 3D

This internet date has gone thoroughly wrong. Bound and gagged Julia finds herself in the clutches of a perverse kidnapper. But she manages to escape from the remote location where “The Stranger“ has carried her. Together with her sister Jessica she now wants to turn the tables, and shortly thereafter all are entangled in a game of cat and mouse where no-one is what he or she seems to be. Only one thing is certain... a lot of blood will flow.
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It is best to know as little as possible about the incredible film debut of director P.J. Pettiette, who is otherwise known as a producer. JULIA X is one of the few low-budget 3D movies that really deserves the addition to the title; for a finer three-dimensional view is rarely to be seen in cinema, in which the spatial depth is finally tangible as such. This rather intense shocker cunningly plays with each and every expectation of the audience, in the guise of a jet-black comedy. On the way to the final confrontation it dishes up a few selected atrocities, but thanks to the totally wacky over-the-top dramaturgy they don’t end in a splatter-overkill. JULIA X is an off-key, blood-soaked horror fun in a fancy look; somehow you would never have believed that actors like ex-HERCULES Kevin Sorbo or the human flesh mountain Ving Rhames are capable of those satirical evil side strokes. Definitely a ’must’ movie!

“Azlynn’s willowy and aptly wayward performance as Julia laces the film with sexuality and mania. … Kevin Sorbo is dead-on perverse … a mesmeric nutcase. Completing the terrible threesome, Alicia Leigh Willis is Lolita-ish alluring as the twisted little sister.” The Hollywood Reporter
“JULIA X borders on the creation of a new genre known as torture porn comedy.” 21st Century 3D

To view the original in German click here - http://www.fantasyfilmfest.com/filme/Julia.html

ESPN E60 in 3D

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0000

Once again, ESPN collaborated with 21st Century 3D to shoot the first ever 3D feature for their award winning show E:60. The subject, world's greatest knife thrower The Great Throwdini! The episode was shot on Phantom HD high speed cameras for super slow motion and utilized our latest BX3.5 beam splitter stereoscopic mirror rig with Angenieux Optimo DP digital cine lenses.

Mirrors were broken, glass was shattered and we had a very fun shoot that resulted in amazing slow motion footage and a great piece that is currently being shown on ESPN 3D. E:60 was the first news magazine show of its kind to be shot in HD and is now the first in 3D! 21st Century 3D was also responsible for ESPN's first ever foray into 3D with early Bristol, CT tests and Winter X Games 2008.

DTS Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0000

Los Angeles based production company A Common Thread brought 21st Century 3D together with Integrated Design Tools to shoot a DTS promo for the 2011 Consumer Electronics show. 3D was the hottest topic at the show, so naturally the spot was shot with two of IDT's 1020 fps Y5 HDiablo cameras on a 21st Century 3D BX3.5 rig in stunning, high speed stereoscopic slow motion. A conductor directs an orchestra of DTS speakers while vibrant plumes of colorful paint fly up into the air as musical crescendos play. Each detail of splashing paint is like an individual work of high speed 3D art. Truly a unique piece that must be seen and heard to be believed.

Mini VS. Monster in slow motion 3D

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:59:00 +0000

Filmed at night in a floodlit Las Vegas stadium on 21st Century 3D's BX3 rig and a pair of Phantoms this slow motion extravaganza quickly went viral on youtube as 2D teasers came out in anticipation of a full blown 3D theater commercial.
A sell-out crowd of rowdy monster truck fans is silenced when it takes to the air. In sensational 3D slow motion detail, the crowd rises to its feet - their jaws, hotdogs and beverages dropping to the floor - as the truck tyres skim tantalisingly close to the roofs of the four-strong line-up of: MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper Clubman, MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper S Countryman.

The Great Doctor 3D - Korean Stereoscopic Feature

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:40:00 +0000

The Great Doctor was shot on location in South Korea, and directed by Kim Jung Hak, Korea's most revered director. The initial shoot was intended to create a trailer for the soon to be shot feature film and was used by Samsung in a technology demonstration at the G20 summit this past November.

Stunning visuals come together with ancient culture and mysticism in this, Korea's first stereoscopic 3D drama. Jason Goodman was the lead stereographer and it was captured using 21st Century 3D's BX3 setup.

Arri Alexa 3D setup on BX3 rig

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:02:00 +0000

Exclusive photo of BX3 rig by 21st Century 3D with two gen-locked Alexa cameras on a 3D shoot.

BX3 3D rig on Scorio head on chase camera car

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:49:00 +0000

We spent last weekend shooting a music video in 3D that involved putting our rig with two MX Red cameras on a Scorpio stabilized head and driving the whole setup over the bridge a few times.

We were going against strong headwinds but the rig handled extremely well and we were able to get some incredible shots.

Michael Phelps Presents Swim Spas by Master Spas

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:04:00 +0000

21st Century 3D recently went to Baltimore to shoot an infomercial with Michael Phelps for Master Spas. Cat Studios hired us to capture the 8th time gold medalist in action. Lucky for us, we were able to test out our new RED Mysterium-X sensors. See below for pictures!

Light the Wick 3D soon on DVD - TGR/21st Century 3D production

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:13:00 +0000

21st Century 3D stereoscopic cameras were used on Light the Wick 3D shoot at Stevens Pass with Sammy Carlson, John Spriggs and Byron Wells.

Jason Goodman was the chief stereographer and 21st Century 3D did the 3D conform for the DVD. Hint: It looks awesome!

Jason Goodman Speaking at Disney hosted by The International 3D Society in Burbank

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0000

The International 3D Society conducted their first 3D University on July 17 and 21st Century 3D's CEO Jason Goodman was among the presenters. Others included Phil Lelyveld of the USC ETC, Phil McNally of Dreamworks, Lenny Lipton of Oculus 3D and Steve Schklair of 3ality.

BX3 from 21st Century 3D's line of stereoscopic 3D mirror rigs was featured on stage as:

"Jason Goodman, CEO of 21st Century 3D took the stage and explained a little bit about the history of 3D. In the 1950's when television came out and the box office at the cinema plummeted, 3D was used to woo people back to the theaters although the 3D films from that era were not very well reviewed -they're what we would call B movies. There was a bit of a 3D revival in the 1980's when the VCR came out and Hollywood panicked again thinking that the audience would stay home and watch the films on beta and VHS so there was a slew of 3D films during the 80's. By the 90's much of the 3D content was consigned to specialized theaters at amusement parks such as the Michael Jackson show at Disneyland." Walt Disney Studios hosts 3D University, Examiner

BX3 3D rig with motorized IO and convergence - order now!

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:12:00 +0000

Tool free design

Easy setup and camera alignment are achieved via a completely tool free design that allows maximum control with minimum fuss. Hand operated dials allow easy adjustment of roll, pitch, yaw and vertical position. Turn a knob to make an adjustment and when your images line up, stop turning. There is nothing to lock down and no set screws to throw off your precise adjustments.

Automation
BX3 allows you to choose fully motorized or fully manual mode. By designing the rig without any on board motors, size weight and cost are kept at an absolute minimum. In addition to full FIZ lens control, angular convergence and interocular spacing can be actuated with industry standard motors. If you require minimum operating weight or are on a tight budget, manual operation may be suitable.

New, improved and fully motorized BX3 prototype from 21st Century 3D

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:49:00 +0000

Months of hard work and diligent planing have finally payed off! Last week we witnessed our new 3D rig prototype come together with option to be fully motorized and remotely controlled. The production line is gearing up, we are expecting to see the first batch of new rigs shipping as soon as next month.

The new BX3 offers fully motorized operation of IO and convergence controls when mated with a set of industry standard lens control motors of your choice. BX3 is a unique solution offering the versatility of manual operation (lighter weight, lower cost) or motorized operation when maximum control is necessary.

Jason Goodman of 21st Century 3D at Cine Gear 2010

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:22:00 +0000

BX3 stereoscopic beam-splitter rig being shown at 2010 Cine Gear in Los Angeles. 21st Century 3D will start shipping BX3's to first buyers this summer!

Car Wash in 3D

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:05:00 +0000

21st Century 3D posted a new stereoscopic video on You Tube, Bikini Car Wash 3D shot at 2K 120fps

Teton Gravity Research in 3D!

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:36:00 +0000

Teton Gravity Research, extreme sports production house well known for pushing the limits of new technology approached us about filming some amazing helicopter ski jumps as a part of their 3D experiment. 21st Century 3Ds Jason Goodman filled the role of the stereographer with Pedro Guimaraes assisting.
We provided a side-by-side and a beam-splitter rig with RED cameras and Angenioux lenses that were mounted inside of a helicopter at times to capture this incredible footage.
You can read more about this experiment on TGR website.

Car Show in 3D!

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:30:00 +0000

On Saturday May 8th, 21st Century 3D went out to Culver City to film the George Barris car show! George Barris is a master when it comes to restoring and customizing cars. "The Munster Koach", "The Green Hornet", "Beverly Hillbillies Hot Rod", and "THE BATMOBILE" are all apart of his resume.

Spanning over 5 city blocks, we treked our way through the masses with 3 beautiful hosts (Deena Dill, Jamie Wozny, and Grace McClung), capturing all the muscle cars and pinup stars through our RED ONES, EX3's, and Two BX-3 Beamsplitters.

Here are a few images from the event!

Official NAB press release about BX3 design and availability

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:58:00 +0000

"At the outset of the National Association of Broadcasters convention, 21st Century 3D announced the launch of the new BX3 optical beam splitter. The BX3 is a cutting edge tool designed for stereoscopic 3D motion picture production. After years of development and months of testing, BX3 represents 21st Century 3D's most advanced 3D production tool to date.

BX3 is a breakthrough in beam splitter design. Created by a professional stereographer for professional stereographers, BX3 has substantial advantages over competitive devices. The BX3 can accommodate a wide range of cameras including RED ONE, Sony EX3, Panasonic 3700, Canon XHG1S and many others.

Lightweight construction

BX3 offers unprecedented versatility when it comes to setup and operation. The rig itself weighs only 23 lbs without cameras or motors, making it far lighter than most other full sized beam splitter mirror rigs.

Optical transmission balance

The mirror itself has been specially designed for optimum optical performance in stereoscopic cinematography applications. BX3's premium optics balance reflection and transmission of color, contrast, density and brightness. Additionally, a custom developed depolarizing filter ensures that polarized light (frequently seen on wet, metallic or glass surfaces) entering the lenses is seen by both cameras, virtually eliminating nasty retinal rivalry commonly seen in beam splitter footage.

Different configurations

When it comes to shooting options, BX3 offers unique choices. The mirrored camera can be oriented above the rig looking down into the mirror in its standard configuration, or down below the rig looking up in Flip Mode. Simply unmount the camera, release the two stainless steel clamps, and the mirror box can quickly be reoriented in the field. Operating in Flip Mode places the rig's center of gravity far lower and improves stability in a variety of situations including under slung cranes or steadicam operation. Flip Mode also allows the rig to get up close to the ceiling, increasing maximum height by as much as one foot or more depending on camera and lens configuration.

Easy to maintain on set - tool-free

Practicality is also one of BX3's strong suits. Quick cleaning of all glass surfaces is easily achieved. The entire bottom plate of the mirror box is easily removed with just six thumbscrews. The front and back surface of the mirror can be quickly cleaned and resealed without costly delays. The mirror itself can also be replaced in the field. In the event of damage or breakage, simply disengage the innovative mirror pressure clamp. The optical mirror is held in place by two strong clamps with shock absorbing rubber. Release the clamps and the mirror slides right out. No screws to lose, no visits to a machine shop, no time wasted.

Meets FAA standards for commercial air travel

The removable mirror box also allows for easy transit. BX3 and all its parts fit securely into a standard Pelican case, meeting all FAA and international requirements for commercial air travel. This convenience simplifies logistics and allows you to travel with your BX3, reducing anxiety, shipping and overall production costs.

Pricing and availability

BX3 will be $44,995 and they offer financing.

BX3 can be seen at one of 21st Century 3D offices in New York or Los Angeles. "

Come see us at NAB in the 3D Pavilion

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:44:00 +0000

We will be accepting orders for our BX3 beam-splitter rig starting April 12 at NAB!

You will find us at booth # SL4514E in the 3D Pavilion

21st Century 3D is going to NAB (Las Vegas, April 12-15)

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:26:00 +0000

21st Century 3D has been producing stereoscopic 3D for 17 years, and finally the rest of the world is catching the 3D bug! Come see our latest technology, including the BX3 Optical Beam Splitter Camera Mount, at NAB. You can find us at booth #SL4514E in the 3D Pavilion.

Register now for a Free Exhibits Only pass*, courtesy of 21st Century 3D.

Shooting Black Eyed Peas: The End World Tour (2010)

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:03:00 +0000

21st Century 3D provided its versatile, lightweight 3D recording system BX2 holding a pair of Sony EX3 cameras all on Steadicam for the concert at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
Small size and ease of use of BX generation beam-splitter rigs allowed us to capture otherwise inaccessible footage from the very floor of the arena.

Jason Goodman at Tisch School Of The Arts, New York University

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:39:00 +0000

On February 16, 2010 we were invited by Professor Sandy Sissel, (Head Of Cinematography, Graduate Film, Tisch School Of The Arts) to introduce a class of graduate film students to stereoscopic film making.
Jason held what ended up being a two hour presentation showing our BX3 - stereoscopic beam-splitter rig with two Red cameras in action.

This was our second visit to a New York based film school at student/professor request and it sure looks like there is interest for at least a seminar of this nature to be added to the curriculum.

21st Century 3D has a new website!

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:22:00 +0000

Our new website features all of the new technology that we have been busy developing lately. On top of that we have all the recent projects - couple of feature films we shot recently, commercials, educational videos, some hot sports action and more!

The feature we are really proud of is improved communication with potential clients our contact page, while the most common questions we get about shooting in stereoscopic 3D are answered right there on FAQ page.

Please come by and check out our stereoscopic rigs and browse the exciting projects that we have been working on recently.

www.21stCentury3D.com

How 3D movies are made

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:40:00 +0000

Very informative documentary produced by Discovery Channel.
Jason Goodman, among other people, describes our 3D rigs and explains the basics of shooting 3D.

Call of the Wild 3D is out on DVD!

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:03:00 +0000

Call of the Wild 3D is available at Walmart as of December 22, 2009

Here is their description and few more details:

A modern-day adaptation of Jack London's classic follows Ryann (Ariel Gade) a 9-year old girl visiting her grandfather (Christopher Lloyd) in Montana. When a wild hybrid wolf/dog shows up injured on the back porch one night, Ryann wants to take him back to Boston as a pet, but her grandfather knows the animal will eventually have to return to the wild. To help his granddaughter understand, he begins to read her Jack London's "Call Of The Wild" each night... but Ryann has ideas of her own, and helps a local boy train the magnificent animal to become a sled dog leader.

Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentary, Behind-The-Scenes Featurette.

Contains both 3D and 2D Versions of the Feature Film; 3D Glasses; "Call Of The Wild" Game.
Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Joyce DeWitt, Ariel Gade
Studio Name: Vivendi Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 12/22/2009
Rating: PG
Format: DVD
Screen Format: Widescreen
Run Time (in minutes): 88 minutes
Language: English

Check it at the store

Jason giving a lecture about Stereoscopic 3D at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn

noreply@blogger.com (21st Century 3D) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:42:00 +0000

We made a little trip to Brooklyn last week to visit the department of Film, Video and Photography at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Professor Ramzy Telley invited Jason to give a lecture on Stereoscopic 3D live action filming techniques to a class of graduate students.