The mission of the S3D Centre at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is to advance the art of Stereoscopic 3D.
Our applied research programs and training activities focus on the creative applications made possible by experimenting with S3D production technologies and methods. With the support of our partners and students, we aim to teach, train and discover the aesthetic possibilities of Stereoscopic 3D.
Some facts about the S3D Centre:
- The S3D Centre was announced at the Interactive Futures conference in November 2009 and officially opened in May 2010.
- We are part of the GRAND Network Centre of Excellence which links Universities working on S3D topics across Canada. With our diverse areas of expertise, the GRAND network researchers are able to create a multi faceted, comprehensive approach to S3D research.
- The S3D Centre team contains a variety of talents that consist of computer programming, documentary/experimental/narrative filmmaking, animating, technical and creative post-production, photography, prototyping and production accounting.
- The S3D Centre has been home to six S3D Community Meetup events, and one Master Class event that consisted of local film production/VFX companies, IMAX personnel, an Academy Award nominee, a renown vision scientist, and a Hollywood film director. The current S3D Community consists of over 400 individuals.
- S3D Centre has engaged with 18 companies in the lower mainland of British Columbia, and is committed to partnering with companies and institutions on a variety of S3D topics.
- The Centre is home to state of the art equipment for the creation and post production of stereoscopic 3D content, as well as technical and visual experimentation. A full list can be seen here.
- The S3D Centre has conducted research into a variety of stereoscopic 3D topics, including High Frame Rates (HFR), Production of S3D Content, SANDDE User Interface Research, 360 Degree Stereo Camera Rig, S3D Stereoscopic Calibration, and 4K through 8K S3D Production/Pipeline. These projects can be viewed here.
- With the ability to support 2-4 student productions per year, the Centre also employs 4-5 Graduate and Undergraduate Research Assistants per semester.
Our equipment and resources include the following:
Production Studio
- Vicon Mocap / Stereoscopic 3D Studio
KernerCam Stereoscopic Rig Package
- KernerCam 7000 Mirror Rig
- 2 Sony HDC-P1 Cameras
- 2 Matched Fujinon Lenses (HAc18x7.6F - "C" Series compact cine style zoom)
- Motorized wireless controls for Zoom, Focus, Aperture
- Motorized wireless controls for Camera Interaxial distance and Convergence
- Panasonic monitor (Panasonic BT-LH80WU)
- Cine-Tal CineImage 2000
- Evertz processors (1 x 7732DVP-3DHD HD Dual Link Video Processor with 3D, 3 x 7700DA7-HD HD/SD-SDI Reclocking Distribution Amplifier)
- Codex Portable Recorder and Transfer Unit
- Hyundai 46” passive polarized 3D LCD (S465D)
- Carts & cables, carrying cases
Silicon Imaging Stereoscopic Package
- Hurricane Rig
- 2 Silicon Imaging SI-2K Mini cameras
- Stereo Field Recorder (Cinedeck)
- Cables and Carrying Cases
Cameras and Displays
- Red One
- GoPro Hero 3D Kits
- Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3 cameras
- RecSea Underwater Housing Kit for Fujifilm W3 Cameras
- True 3Di Monitor
- Hyundai 46” passive polarized 3D LCD (S465D)
- LG Infinia 55" passive HDTV (55LW6500)
Post Production
- Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony
- Avid Artist-Series Color Control Surface
- Avid Artist-Series Transport Control
- Black Magic DaVinci Resolve 8
- Adobe Premiere, After Effects
- Final Cut Pro Studio
- Dashwood Cinema Solutions Stereo Toolbox Plugin, Cineform Pro Studio
To learn more, please contact us.
