A visual book for the visual artist, Directing 3D is a comprehensive overview of the theory, language, and the techniques behind stereoscopic 3D filmmaking, all in one package. Tricart explores every facet of the art, from the technical:
* 3D vision malfunctions
* Broadcasting standards
* Monocular clues
* Convergence
* Orthostereoscopy
... to the practical:
* Frame and composition
* Editing
* Blocking
* 3D rigs
* Screenwriting for 3D
* 2D to 3D conversion
The history of the technique is given coverage, every key term is defined and put into context, and lessons on using the medium as a storytelling tool are included throughout, creating a perfect blend of the theory, the practice, and the history.