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The world is going 3D. From cinematic spectaculars to stadium concerts to live sports on television, 3D is
transforming entertainment. From movie theaters to epic videogames to Blu-ray Disc packaged media,
3D is everywhere, adding a new dimension of realism, immersion and excitement.
Sony should know. We're active in every aspect of 3D from the sound stages of Hollywood to the playing
fields of international sports to the projection rooms of cinemas everywhere. We know 3D from the lens
to the living room and all points in between. It's no accident that our best broadcast cameras are
designed to be mounted using "T" adaptors in 3D rigs. It's no coincidence that we introduced our
HDCAM SR™ portable recorder years ago with 3D capability built in.
We've been listening to—and working with—the leading content creators in this 3D revolution. You see
some of the results on these pages. But this is just the beginning. Sony continues to address the
formidable challenges of 3D workflow, to make 3D a practical reality for professionals at every level.
Sony: Leading the way in 3D
3D begins with a pair of cameras capturing images from the
position of both the right and left human eyes. 3D ends with a
display and glasses capable of presenting these images properly
to the left and right eye. In between camera and display, the
entire production chain must handle the two information streams
with high resolution and perfect synchronization. This impacts
every stage of the workflow, from production to transmitting;
recording, editing, and final presentation on the screen. That is
the formidable challenge of 3D content creation. And to this
challenge, Sony has a full range of practical solutions.
We can capture the image with a range of cameras suitable for 3D
mounting. In fact, many of the most successful and visible 3D
projects to date were shot with Sony cameras. Sony meets the
challenge of 3D recording with the HDCAM SR field recorder and
studio deck, which record dual streams of exceptional quality. For
broadcasting, our MVS-8000G and MVS-8000X production
switchers offer Dual Stream mode. In the theater, our SRX-R320
digital cinema projector helps today's 3D movies look their best.
These are landmark 3D systems. But at Sony, we consider them
simply the starting point. We continue to devote intelligence and
imagination to the challenges of 3D production.
3D Production
Cameras
To perform in the real world, a 3D camera rig must combine high
performance, light weight and compact size. Sony has anticipated
these challenges.
HDC-1500 portable camera / HKC-T1500 adaptor
Our HDC-1500 Series portable camera is a fixture in television
studios and major league sporting venues. Sony has created an
option for even smaller size and lighter weight. The HKC-T1500
adaptor enables operators to actually take the "business end" of
the camera, the CCD block, out of the body and shoot with it. It's
perfect for today's 3D rigs.
HDC-P1 point-of-view camera
For even greater portability, we took the essence of our HDC-1500
Series and built it into an ultra-compact point-of-view camera.
Because side-by-side 3D rigs put an emphasis on slender
cameras, the HDC-P1 is just 86 mm (3-1/2") wide. Features
include three full HD 2/3-inch CCDs, 1080i and 720p possibilities,
even Neutral Density and Color Correction filter wheels—
everything professionals expect from a Sony camera. Sony also
offers a 1080/24/25/30p option, the HCZ-PSFP1 software upgrade.
ACQUISITION
CORRECTION
EDITING
3D Camera System with 3D Rig
HDC-1500R
HKC-T1500
HDC-P1
MPE-200 with MPES-3D01
software
SRW-5100
LMD-2451TD
LMD-4251TD
HDCAM-SR Tape
SRW-5800
HDCAM-SR Tape
MVS-8000G
with 3D Utility Software
CCP-8216
3D DME Wipe
3D Key Depth Control
Left
Right
Left
Right
Stereo Image Processor
HDCAM-SR VTR
HDCAM-SR VTR
3D Monitor
Switcher
Sony’s 3D Production System
