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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The new grammar of stereoscopic filmmaking. A creative discipline -- Basic jargon -- Exploring new possibilities -- Beyond a gimmick -- Toward emotional depth. Coraline -- How to train your dragon -- Performing arts: the best seat in the house. U2 3D -- PINA -- Carmen in 3D -- Cirque du Soleil Worlds apart -- Live sports: into the action. FIFA World Cup 2010 -- Wimbledon 2011 -- The economics of dual production -- Documentaries: real world immersion. Flying monsters 3D -- Meerkats 3D -- Cave of forgotten dreams -- Fields of valor: the Civil War -- Drama: a closer connection. Intimacy in Avatar -- The close-up -- Hugo -- The great Gatsby.

Inspiration and practical wisdom from the leaders in stereoscopic 3D filmmaking! The vanguard of the 3D film and TV industry explains why 3D stereo techniques should become a staple visual storytelling tool, on par with lighting, set design, or sound. Words of wisdom from Jeffrey Katzenberg, Dean DeBlois, Baz Luhrmann, Jon Landau, Barrie M. Osborne, Wim Wenders, and more, provide you with unparalleled insight into the leading minds in 3D. Not only is effective use of 3D in movies thoroughly covered, but also included is a chapter on live events, with insight from the people bringing us the FIFA World Cup in 3D, and those pushing the boundaries of 3D TV documentaries. Including full-color imagery from many of your favorite 3D films released thus far, Exploring 3D provides a window into how those dazzling movies were created, and insight into what the future may hold. Explains why 3D stereo techniques should become a staple visual storytelling tool, on par with lighting, set design, or sound. This title includes a chapter on live events, with insight from the people bringing us the FIFA World Cup in 3D, and those pushing the boundaries of 3D TV documentaries.