From 2D to 3D: A case study of NPR and stereoscopic cinema

Abstract

Our interdisciplinary research is dedicated to exploring the boundaries of stereoscopic filmmaking from an unusual viewpoint: we aim at creating 3D non-photorealistic cinema which allows conciliating a stereoscopic pre-visualization that is oriented to ensure visual comfort with concept tests of NPR applied to a 3D film. In this paper we describe the role of pre-visualization in stereoscopic cinema and our preliminary observations and experience of combining 3D cinema with nonphotorealistic rendering approaches, from the filmmakers’ point of view.