Andrew Parke

I just completed photographing the first 3D feature for theatrical release with stereo Z1's. We developed a custom lightweight hand-holdable stereo camera rig called the "HD3cam." It has variable interaxial and convergence. We synchronized the cameras scan rates and locked them with an external timecode generator. Focus was synchronized and a full range of focal lengths was available to us from wide to telephoto. We used the 50i HDV mode. We were able to shoot with the ease and speed of a 2D 35mm film production. Our goal was to produce a great 3D film that would play equally well in contemporary 2D exhibition. All of this was done on a micro-indie budget. For more information: http://d3.com/news.html Production stills: http://d3.com/undead.html

Any recommendations for insurance companies or agents for film/video/lighting equipment? Ditto for blanket annual insurance policies for equipment rental from rental houses? Recently got rear-ended by a Mack Truck with a Betacam Camera and lighting package in the trunk. The car and I were insured, but the gear was not, I found out later. Fortunately, the shipping cases protected the gear. This time.