PRO HD
Double take
ProHD shoots 3D journey in New Zealand
A spectacular 3D film, shot with “For much of the shoot, we attached the
two GY-HD251E ProHD cameras,
cameras outside a helicopter, on to a
takes audiences at a new 3D theatre
skier, and on to a Jimmy Jib up the side
in New Zealand on an unforgettable
of a mountain. We used a special stereo
journey – from the explosive
rig and purpose-made mounts to lock
the two cameras securely together. With
beginnings of time, through
the extreme temperatures, we weren’t
mystical legends – all shot in
sure if either the tape drive or hard disk
the most dramatic of landscapes.
would freeze, so we covered ourselves
The 15-minute film blends computer
by recording to both. This was another
huge advantage in using the GY-HD251E;
animation with stereoscopic footage to
however as it turned out, both were fine,
immerse the audience amongst the high

delivering stunning footage.”
peaks and glaciers of the Aoraki Mount
and the Aoraki legend, to building two
Cook National Park in an inspiring 3D
The offline editing was completed using
HD-capable servers to deliver the film
cinematic experience unlike any other.
Canopus Edius Pro by Graham MacArthur,
and custom-built software to play it. Ian
at The Video Factor NZ, who added, “The
explains, “What’s so special about this
Director and Emmy Award-winning
fact we were given files straight off the hard
project is that it’s not a film to show off
cameraman, Mike Single, explained
drive made the post a much smoother,
technology, it’s about showing a huge
the shooting challenges, “The film was
more seamless process.”
number of visitors to Aoraki Mount Cook
shot in 720p/50 on a pair of JVC
why this place is so special. This movie
GY-HD251E cameras using a variety
The 3D project, the first of its type in New
offers them the opportunity to immerse
of OEM lenses. We chose these cameras
Zealand, was eight months in the making themselves more fully to appreciate
for several reasons: firstly, their image
and was a long-time dream of Taylormade the stories and majesty of the mountain.
quality; secondly, their compact size; Media Ltd.’s CEO, Ian Taylor. The project
Through the use of this 3D technology,
and thirdly, the fact that they were able encompassed everything; from producing
we’ve created a filmic experience that
to be genlocked. We also locked the sync the film itself, creating the 3D animations will propel visitors to seek out their
generator’s log and timecode together. which depict the creation of the universe
own Aoraki adventure.
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