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Dear Friend of 3DCS,
As you are probably aware, the Digital Cinema Society is currently in the planning stages for the production of a documentary on the subject of 3D. Here is a link to an on-line proposal to remind you what we have in mind:
Digital Cinema Society – 3D Documentary Proposal
http://digitalcinemasociety.org/content.php?page=3DCS
As a funding vehicle, we are now planning to setup a campaign on Kickstarter, the Crowd Source Funding website. If you’re unfamiliar, please check out: http://www.kickstarter.com/start
Please let me know if you would like to discuss how you might be involved; options range from offering matching funds or perhaps reward incentives for those who donate at certain levels. For example, a donor who pledges $100 might receive a 3D BluRay disk of the documentary, and a donor of $200 might receive that prize, plus a 3D BluRay disk of a popular release, or some other product or service. Moral support is also greatly appreciated. We are definitely in brainstorming mode, and if you have any suggestions we would love to hear them. We think this is an important educational effort and we don’t want to see it wither on the vine. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
With Sincere Thanks,
James Mathers
-- James Mathers President and Co-founder Digital Cinema Society P.O. Box 1973 Studio City, CA 91614 Mathers@DigitalCinemaSociety.org 818-762-2214
[Below is the text from the website describing the project]
Today we stand at the crossroads of another motion picture technology evolution. With the phenomenal success of stereoscopic movies such as “Avatar,” Consumer Electronics manufacturers readying 3D capable home theater products, and the launch of several 3D channels, the momentum is building. However, there is again fear, confusion, and ignorance that threaten to stymie technological implementation while the proliferation of “Bad 3D” could stop the 3D revival dead in its tracks.
While there is a tremendous thirst for 3D knowledge, there are those that would muddy the waters with self promotion and mercenary efforts to line their pockets at the expense of those who seek to learn. The Digital Cinema Society, on the other hand is a fully registered 501c nonprofit and the perfect vehicle to assist in the industry’s informed integration of 3D technology. With this in mind, we propose to again produce an educational documentary program, this time on the subject of 3D. We plan to also shoot the program with the latest in 3D technology, thus creating high quality stereo content that can be offered to the numerous new outlets including BluRay, broadcast, and via the internet.
Among our membership, we have many pillars of the 3D community who have expressed interest in participating in our education initiatives including Josh Greer, Vince Pace, Steve Schklair, Lenny Lipton, and many, many more. We will bring the many diverse disciplines within the Entertainment Industry together to cover Aesthetics, Theory, Production, Editorial, Distribution, (both home and theatrical,) Gaming, and Exhibition. We will endeavor to objectively examine all solutions, services, and technologies without favoring any one brand, service, or format over another.
The goal is to produce a documentary featuring interviews with top 3D Filmmakers and samples of their best stereo work. Many of these appeared in our original program and we expect them to be supportive of our latest efforts. These include such innovative Filmmakers as James Cameron, George Lucas, and Robert Rodriguez, but we would also hope to add new interviewees such as Peter Jackson, Martin Scorsese, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Robert Zemeckis.
Having previously produced such a program, we are aware of the magnitude of the undertaking, and are currently seeking sponsorship to cover costs. Please let us know of your interest in this opportunity. With your help, the Digital Cinema Society’s 3D documentary will be an effort we can all be proud to be associated with. I look forward to hearing back from you soon, and working together to educate the Entertainment Industry about Stereoscopic 3D. Please e-mail for more information: Mathers@DigitalCinemaSociety.org
With Sincere Thanks,
James Mathers, President
The Digital Cinema Society