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AnnouncementsFriday, May 20, 2011· Updated July 10, 2026· 4 min read

3D TRAINING WORKSHOPS – 3DFF Studios (LA, San Diego)

Phil Lelyveld

Entertainment Technology Center

THE LEADER IN 3D TRAINING & STEREOSCOPIC CERTIFICATION

For almost a decade our team of veteran stereographers have been filming stereoscopic projects Worldwide. Now our “3D experts” are making their expertise, experience and 3D secrets available to you through our “hands-on3D Training Workshops.
“We’re teaching secrets & techinques that took years of 3D production to glean.”
– Keith Driver, 3DFF Director of Stereography

Workshop Locations & Dates

SAN DIEGO DATES LOS ANGELES DATES • May 22nd • June 1st • May 24nd • June 25th • June 14th • July 12th • June 21st • July 30th • July 19th • August 9th • August 16th • August 27th » Register Now ! CALL: 619.384.4014 EMAIL: info@3DFilmFactory.com CONTACT US: Click Here

Overview

These popular, “hands-on” workshops are designed to demystify and simplify the entire 3D filmmakingprocess and teach you everything you need to know about shooting professional quality 3D. That means you’ll learn the secrets to creating brilliant, balanced 3D images, that maintain viewer comfort and ultimately serve the story.

Topics

Determining the 3D needs of the participants & their 3D projects A tour-de-force “the principles of stereoscopic 3D filmmaking“ Translating your 2D ideas into working 3D images Selecting the correct 3D Rig that integrates with your cameras – or visa-versa Solving gen-lock issues and how it works When to use a beam-splitter vs. side-by-side vs. 3D camcorder (dual fixed lens) You too can calibrate & prep a 3D rig, with a little practice “Hands-On” — majority of the day is spent shooting with 3D Rigs– beam-splitter & side-by-side New 3D camcorders (dual fixed lens) – uses, limitations & what “they” don’t tell you Top 3D shooting secrets & ratios exposed ! Depth vs. pop vs. parallax Achieving nirvana – perfect picture alignment Balancing convergence, parallax & io to achieve comfortable 3D images How to tell professional 3D vs. amateur 3D (hint: amateur 3D = headaches) Shooting beautiful, balanced 3D images that serve the story Re-lighting for 3D How to use and calibrate a real-time 3D monitor The 3D pos-tproductionworkflow & you How to “Fix it in 3D Post” for Dummies 3D exhibition formats & how they affect your production (hint: start here & work backwards) AND— all the other nitty-gritty details you need to know to create superior looking, professional 3D — because at the end of the day (workshop) we understand that these training sessions are all about you and your upcoming 3D project. So really — our goal is to teach you everything we know about 3D, while addressing your individual needs and issues — and in the end, make you look good. Or at least – your 3D look good.

Details

This isn’t a theoretical seminar, or one of those industry classes promoting 3D, but rather an intensive, full-day, “hands-on” workshop where participants physically learn how to shoot and edit 3D, under the direction of a veteran stereographer. Unlike most other 3D training programs, teaching only 3D theory, our Workshops allocate the majority of the day to filming on stereoscopic 3D systems – beam-splitter rigs, side-by-side rigs & real-time, stereoscopic 3D monitors. Our courses are designed to accommodate both the complete novice, and the professionals with previous 3D filmmaking experience looking to learn more or fine tune their existing skills. The teaching stereographers understand that many participants may have pending 3D projects, therefore they welcome all questions, individual concerns and unique situations. Furthermore, attendees should keep in mind that 3D filmmaking is not an exact science, but rather anevolutionary process, with fluid rules and varying outcomes. The 3D camera rigs, cameras, real-time 3D monitors, editing equipment and lunch will be provided by 3DFF. Our veteran 3D instructors (stereographers) are World-Class experts, with years of 3D filming and production experience on almost every contintent. Along the way they’ve shot for a wide variety of high-profile clients and fortune 500 companies to produce 3D documentaries, features, commercials and museum documentaries. Our 3D workshops are held on an ongoing monthly basis in convenient U.S. locations – but usually at our studios in sunny, San Diego, California. See Program Dates / Locations for a current listing. Information and registration call619.384.4014 or email info@3DFilmFactory.com

Advanced Stereoscopic Training & Certification

In addition to the Workshops, we also offer Advanced 3D Training & Certification. These accelerated training sessions are typically conducted on a one-on-one basis, or in small groups, over 3-5 days. They consist of focused instruction with a veteran stereographer – shooting, editing and analyzing results. Much of the course curriculum is dependent on the participants needs, skill level and overall objectives. Upon successful completion participants receive ourStereography Certification. » Email Us to Find Out More

Program Fees

ONLY $595.00 • Buy a 3D Rig & SAVE 20% !

Venue & Accomodations

San Diego, California, USA Venue: 3DFF Studios,10975 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, California, 92108, USA Accomodations: Ramada, Sheraton, Travel Lodge & Courtyard by Marriott [click to link] Los Angeles, California, USA Venue: Marriott Hotel, 6333 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, California, 90230 USA Accomodations: Marriott Hotel [click to link]

Registration & Availability

Phone: 619.384.4014 Email: info@3DFilmFactory.com Contact Us: Click Here See this webpage here: http://www.3dfilmfactory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=81

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