Add a new dimension to your films – literally -- by creating stereoscopic films without the limitations of a side-by-side system.
Universal Mirror Rig
-Modular Design: One system supports various types of cameras and lenses
-Lightweight and Rugged Design: Optimal balance between weight and stability - Accurate and easy adjustment - Operator friendly handling
-Full 3D Flexibility: Mirror design allows overlapping of images for close-up and detail shots
-Motorized and Manual adjustable versions available
-Mirror box now available for wide-angle lenses
Steadycam Mirror Rig
-Universal mount for commercially available Steadycam systems
-Lightweight and Rugged Design: Optimal balance between weight and stability
-Integrated Motorization for interaxial and stereo base
-Easily modified for shoulder use
The 3D Rig supports the following cameras: ARRIFLEX D20/D21, 235, Canon XL-H1, Panasonic AJ-HPX3000, Panavision Genesis, RED One, Scarlet, Epic, Sony HDW-750/790, HDC-F950/1500L, F23, F35, HDW-F900/F900R, SI-2K Mini Camera Head and more. Please call us at 973-335-4460 for personal assistance.
Mirror Rigs vs. Side-by-Side Rigs
Side-by-side Rigs carry two cameras next to each other. To create a three dimensional effect in a very wide shot you need the wide interaxial distance (distance between the optical axes of the cameras) they can provide. Side-by-side rigs are ideal for panoramic and aerial shots, but close-up and detail shots can not be achieved as most high resolution cameras are too large to be setup very close together.
Mirror Rigs, like the ones from P+S TECHNIK, allow overlapping of the images of both cameras regardless of the size of the cameras to achieve very narrow interaxial distances for perfectly beautiful close-up and detail shots.
They are necessarily limited to a certain maximum interaxial distance defined by the size of the mirror box. The mirror box setup is the base for the Universal Mirror Rig as well as for the very lightweight and easy-to-balance P+S TECHNIK Steadycam Rig.
Adjustment Options
Interaxial distance By adopting the interaxial the 3D depth of the 3D shot can be adopted. It is very important to calculate the right interaxial in order not to exceed the limits of human vision.
Angulation By adopting the angulation (convergence) between the two cameras, the position of the 3D object relative to the screen can be adopted.
Mirror, Tilt and Roll adjustment These three features are tools for fine adjustment of the rig to compensate for misalignments in the camera, etc.
Motorization All 3D Stereo Rigs offered by P+S TECHNIK can be motorized using a standard lens control system. Setups have currently been tested with Cmotion and Chrosziel lens control systems. Further tests to certify other systems are planned.
P+S Technik worked in cooperation with Alain Derobe DoP, an experienced stereoscopic cinematographer, and 3D Consultant/Engineer Florian Maier, to develop this precision product.