BiClops 3-D Camera Rig
HinesLab
BiClops 3D-Camera Rig
The BiClops 3-D rig developed by Steve Hines for shooting large-format for IMAX and Iwerks theaters.
The BiClops dual-camera rig is a simple, rigid 3-D rig. Interaxial and convergence adjustments are made manually. The BiClops rig supports MSM-870 and MSM-9801 15/70 cameras. Convergence settings are shown on a chart on the rig.
BiClops Features:
- Interaxial: 0 – 4.5 in.
- Convergence: inf. – 4 ft.
- minimum focal lengths: 40mm on 870 & 1570 cameras.
Adapters for:
MSM-870, available from Iwerks Entertainment
MSM-9801, 15-perf, 65mm camera.
Rental Rates: Please contact HinesLab for current pricing
Optional equipment:
An optional 3-D Video Viewfinder, a 3-D video assist, is also available which provides valuable information when shooting 3D. Color monitors show objects floating off the screen, or breaking frame lines.
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monitoring 3-D video playback, recording & synchronized video playback. |
3-D Computer
takes the guesswork out of choosing convergence distance after entering lens FL and interaxial. |
BiClops on location; “Encounter in the Third Dimension”, Sean Phillips, director.
Filmed with the BiClops:
“Encounter in the Third Dimension” by New Wave Production.
* For further information, see:
Stereo World magazine:
Nov. Dec. 1998, shooting “Encounter in the Third Dimension”, p. 17, 20.
For rental information, please contact Steve Hines at 818-507-5812:
USA
email: Steve@HinesLab.com