Jason Goodman
Well-known member
Here is a link to a recent test of the 21st Century 3D BX4 featuring our favorite steadicam op, Philip Martinez, http://www.steadicam-ops.com/database/soaDetailList.php?detailID=634 thanks Phil.
http://youtu.be/8n8gh_wFcsw
More videos showcasing the unique features of the BX4 will be posted soon. 11 axis motorization allows this same lightweight rig to be fully controlled by optional motors when alignment or interaxial and convergence operations by hand are not possible. We are still tweaking our new mirror formulation for improved use without a 1/4 wave retarder. Eliminating the 1/4 wave is only necessary when our rotating filter holder is used with polarizing filters. A future video will highlight 3D quality with the final mirror.
We used Angenieux Optimo DP 16 - 42mm lenses for this test. They do increase the overall weight of the setup, moving the cameras further back and lower down, requiring more counterweight for the sled. They offer advantages at the same time. While many skilled ACs are able to do 3D lens changes in a matter of minutes, a micro force controller does it in 3 seconds. Compensating for FOV differences on the day can only be done with zooms, so I still prefer them for most situations in 3D, particularly when time and money are precious.
http://youtu.be/8n8gh_wFcsw
More videos showcasing the unique features of the BX4 will be posted soon. 11 axis motorization allows this same lightweight rig to be fully controlled by optional motors when alignment or interaxial and convergence operations by hand are not possible. We are still tweaking our new mirror formulation for improved use without a 1/4 wave retarder. Eliminating the 1/4 wave is only necessary when our rotating filter holder is used with polarizing filters. A future video will highlight 3D quality with the final mirror.
We used Angenieux Optimo DP 16 - 42mm lenses for this test. They do increase the overall weight of the setup, moving the cameras further back and lower down, requiring more counterweight for the sled. They offer advantages at the same time. While many skilled ACs are able to do 3D lens changes in a matter of minutes, a micro force controller does it in 3 seconds. Compensating for FOV differences on the day can only be done with zooms, so I still prefer them for most situations in 3D, particularly when time and money are precious.
