Guideline of Services
Please note:
- These are services we offer as needed on a per project basis.
- We integrate with your existing team, or help create the team you need.
PRE-VISUALIZATION
Camera systems
- Design and specs of camera rigs
Virtual equivalents of existing rigs
- Methods and examples of virtual rig-match
Stereo plans (Stereographer)
- Establish stereo plan for shoot/animation
Depth cut
- Editorial previs of stereo plan
Conversion depth cut
- Editorial previs of proposed per-shot depth budget
PRODUCTION
Budgeting
- Develop realistic financial plan for Native 3D shoot and post or 2D to 3D conversion
- Budget tracking and actualization
Bidding
- Get quotes for post VFX stereo compositing and fixes
Facility management
- Understand and refine management structure for stereo pipeline
- Infrastructure
- Discover and head off stereo pitfalls in company structure
Management
- Ensure credible stereo knowledge within company
- Scheduling: Create realistic delivery schedules based on stereo delivery requirements
- Database Integration and Project Tracking
- Team Building: Crewing up as needed
- Training
- Weekly Status Reporting
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Technique
- Assess stereo approach
Camera systems
- Evaluate and recommend existing rigs
- Design specific solutions
On-set supervision
- Assist in stereo and visual effects concerns for stereo integration
- Camera measurement and data specs
- Tracking image sequences
Stereo plans (Stereographer)
- Establish stereo plan for shoot/animation
- Assess stereo approach
Work Flow
- Evaluate and recommend onset gear, vendors, and systems to fit production
POST-FLOW
Post image prep
- Color balance and rectification methodologies
- Test post work flow from shooting floor to VFX and DI delivery
Editing concerns
- Color balance and rectification methodologies
- Stereo editing
- Ensure stereo competence in post staff to help Editor
Facility evaluation
- Confer with facilities on their workflow, capacity, and quality. Report to client.
DI Evaluation
- Color balance and rectification methodologies
- Work flow from camera to DI suite
VISUAL EFFECTS
3D Tracking
- Establish tracking pipeline for small or large facilities.
- Train core team on tracking methods for stereo and conversion
- Stereo tracking issues
Compositing
- Procedural compositing methods for stereo
- Color correction issues
CGI concerns
- Proper design of elements and passes to facilitate smooth completion in composite.
- Composite and CGI trade-off methods
Asset flow
- Assess and recommend procedures for tracking assets
Pipeline design
- Assess and recommend software and personnel needs
- Design department structures to fit or augment existing structure
Team design
- Suggest a functioning team structure for future and dynamic growth
- Modify team structure design to fit existing structure
Education
- Advise and consult on technique, methodology, and specific problem solving
Supervision
- Supervise multiple facilities or teams to reach client goal
- Ensure competent stereo supervision
Management
- Manage post-flow of stereo conversion, priorities, teams
Facility evaluation
- Confer with facilities on their workflow, capacity, and quality. Report to client.
- Offer evaluation and methodologies to facility to create quality stereo
Asset Delivery or evaluation
- Assess or manage delivery of 3D assets to multiple facilities
STEREO CONVERSION
Methodology
- 3D based methodology
- hybrid displacement
Asset flow
- Assess and recommend procedures for tracking assets
Pipeline design
- Assess and recommend software and personnel needs
- Design department structures to fit or augment existing structure
Team design
- Suggest a functioning team structure for future and dynamic growth
- Modify team structure design to fit existing structure
Education
- Advise and consult on technique, methodology, and specific problem solving
Supervision
- Supervise multiple facilities or teams to reach client goal
- Ensure competent stereo supervision
Management
- Manage post-flow of stereo conversion, priorities, teams
Facility evaluation
- Confer with facilities on their workflow, capacity, and quality. Report to client.
- Offer evaluation and methodologies to facility to create quality stereo
PROJECTION
System evaluation
- Facility projection
- Theatre specs
Implementation
- Digital theater requirements
File delivery formats
- Discuss merits of current delivery formats and backup
EDUCATION
Classes, presentations, discussion groups
On-site education
- Cinematography
- Production management
- Production
- Visual Effects
