What goes into a Stereographer's Show reel?

[Clyde DeSouza]

So i searched the forum for showreel and did not come up with anything, hence this thread.

Here's my thoughts on what makes for a good stereographer, and what he/she should be putting into a showreel.
http://realvision.ae/blog/2011/03/what-goes-into-a-good-stereographer-showreel/

There's much talk about the eventual demise of the stereographer as DPs become more adept at framing for 3D.
TRON Legacy at least proved that point, with the Cinematographer taking on the role of Stereographer.

However, a 3D movie entails much more than simply "framing" the scene, there's always a place for a stereographer (or indeed a DP who's versatile enough to do both jobs) on a movie set and later in post.
After all.. "3D" is rarely finalized at the time of acquisition.

Would love to hear your thoughts...

Regards
Clyde DeSouza
Real Vision,

 

[Kwan Khan]

Nice

 

[Ketch Rossi]

I must say, a nice written article Clyde...

I see great points, especially true in big budget 3D movies, and as the technologies continue to brake new barriers, 3D Movie making becomes more easy yet more difficult for the average shooter.

I consider my self lucky to be in the mist of all of this, and as a Stereographer I like to see my work not only go to the framing it self but to the control of the lighting,
the setting of the scene, background and foreground objects to insure that everything pays as it should, without creating possible issues in post, of course I am not your usual
Stereographer, as an Independent Filmmaker I can afford total control, and take over as many position as needed, while always trying to bring on board each professional
individual to take over each position at end, yet still under my complete supervision as the creator of each individual project.

What is important here is always one thing and one thing only, "The final result".

If the machine is well oiled all goes well, if too many share control over the final result, it can easily become a disaster for the viewer.

We have seen few of those already...

Stereographers have different positions depending on each individual project, which in turn depends in other many factors, from budget to Director's attitude etc.

My believe is simple, however you do it, try to make sure you already know what the end products needs to be, if this is not seriously considered form the start it leaves room for disaster,
I write my stories considering form the very first scenes, my depth budget, creating scenarios before my own eyes as I write, and look to place each scene, each character respecting it.

Now a Stereographer Show Reel, can be difficult to describe, yet very simple and easy, problem is that it can not be showcased as easy, but things are changing fast, and we'll soon see
more possibilites for 3D trailers viewing at home or work, till then I completely agree with you, Stereographers, can mostly say, the title of the projects they have done as a reference,
but remain unable to show their Show reels outside of a studio environment equipped with 3D viewing, however fortunately this days just about every serious studios,
large or small has a 3D viewing system.

Thanks again for sharing Clyde...

BTW: we'll be in Abu Dabi with our Epics, shortly after my return to Italy this Summer, see you there!

 

[Clyde DeSouza]

Would love to meet up when your in AbuDhabi We can catch up over a beer. I'm in Dubai but it's just an hour's drive away. Have sent u my number .check yr inbox.

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Thans Clyde, I don't drink, but since both Abu Dabi and Dubai are a major step for the Global Future of our Companies,
we'll spend much some good time there, and we'll have a Partner facility so plenty of opportunities will come my friend... look forward to meet you as well.