Burbank, CA based 3ALITY DIGITAL came out to NAB and displayed working models of their new "3flex" camera rigs used in making those 3D broadcasts Im sure you have all heard about. If you were at CES this year, you were treated to the first 3D broadcast available to consumers, and it was of the BCS Championship Game between Florida and Oklahoma. According to their press releases... "3flex camera systems use sophisticated artificial intelligence to sense the environment and ensure the highest image quality." Impressive.
Here is more from a recent press release about the new camera rigs and other products from 3ALITY DIGITAL...
The 3flex product line will consist of three rig models:
TS-2 Camera Rig System: 3D camera rig with beam splitter. The TS-2 accommodates zero to six inch inter-axial distance and features a fully motorized 3D camera rig with fast setup. This rig enables zoom tracking during shots. It is constructed with a lightweight, rugged carbon fiber body and offers full metadata output.
TS-3 Camera Rig System: 3D camera rig with side-by-side camera arrangement that is lightweight for use in situations where handheld rigs are required. The TS-3 offers the same functionality as the TS-2 using 3ality Digital controller and can, if necessary, be easily positioned or mounted on any rig from Steadicam(TM) to flying camera systems such as Spydercam(TM) or Cablecam(TM).
TS-4 Camera Rig System: Versatile modular side-by-side camera system that will hold any camera and lens combination. The TS-4 is ideal for long-range shots such as vista views and stadium shots. The TS-4 offers the same ease of use, zoom tracking, metadata outputs and functionality as the TS-2.
"Each of these rigs has played an integral role in our groundbreaking live-action 3D projects, from U2 3D to the first-ever live digital 3D broadcast of an NFL game in December 2008," said Gary Ushino, head of 3ality Digital Systems' camera division. "The rigs incorporate easily into existing systems and deliver exceptional performance under a wide range of demanding conditions. The versatility and quality of the rigs enabled us to do an average of 40 setups a day - and as many as 47 - on the shoot of Chuck vs. The Third Dimension for NBC."
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