A feature article posted on the The Image Hunter blog page reveals the work being achieved on a new, stunning documentary on Formula 1 filmed in 3D and 2D.
The on-track filming was done for Spitfire Pictures, Flat-Out Films and Diamond Docs.
Directed by Paul Crowder, written by Mark Monroe, produced by Michael Shevloff and Nigel Sinclair and co-produced by Rodney Frazier, the film largely tells the story of Formula 1’s “golden age” and is due to be released in 2011.
Filming has been made possible thanks to the help provided by Bud Moeller, the owner of an 1980 Ferrari 312 T5 F1 car driven by racing legend Gilles Villeneuve.
The Ferrari was designed by Mauro Forghieri. It is powered by a flat 12-cylinder engine of a capacity of three litres, and capable of producing some 520 horsepower.
Filming was mainly done at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA during the Classic Sports Racing Group’s 7th annual Charity Challenge.
At one point, technicians had 12 cameras on the Ferrari T5 between the Si-2k 3D system, the 5D, Panasonic AG-3DA1 and multiple Go Pros.
The article explains that 3D shooting is all about finding balance, knowing what will work safely, knowing what might work to some degree, and knowing what definitely wont work. “As far as the 2D image from this setup it looks fantastic, like you’re following a car in a video game as it tears through the track!” said the people in charge.
Apparently, the best shot for 3D was recorded when they mounted the SI-2K to the front wing of the Ferrari.
The result should be breathtaking.
Click here to read the somewhat technical article in full.
The on-track filming was done for Spitfire Pictures, Flat-Out Films and Diamond Docs.
Directed by Paul Crowder, written by Mark Monroe, produced by Michael Shevloff and Nigel Sinclair and co-produced by Rodney Frazier, the film largely tells the story of Formula 1’s “golden age” and is due to be released in 2011.
Filming has been made possible thanks to the help provided by Bud Moeller, the owner of an 1980 Ferrari 312 T5 F1 car driven by racing legend Gilles Villeneuve.
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| Photo: The Image Hunter |
The Ferrari was designed by Mauro Forghieri. It is powered by a flat 12-cylinder engine of a capacity of three litres, and capable of producing some 520 horsepower.
Filming was mainly done at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA during the Classic Sports Racing Group’s 7th annual Charity Challenge.
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| Photo: The Image Hunter |
At one point, technicians had 12 cameras on the Ferrari T5 between the Si-2k 3D system, the 5D, Panasonic AG-3DA1 and multiple Go Pros.
The article explains that 3D shooting is all about finding balance, knowing what will work safely, knowing what might work to some degree, and knowing what definitely wont work. “As far as the 2D image from this setup it looks fantastic, like you’re following a car in a video game as it tears through the track!” said the people in charge.
Apparently, the best shot for 3D was recorded when they mounted the SI-2K to the front wing of the Ferrari.
The result should be breathtaking.
Click here to read the somewhat technical article in full.