Stereo D Helps Power LACMA’s Upcoming ‘3D: DOUBLE VISION’ Exhibition

First American exhibition to survey a full range of artworks, dating from 1838 to the present, that produce the illusion of three dimensions runs July 15, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

Duboscq-Soleil, untitled stereoscopic pairs, c. 1851, Hand colored lithography, 3 ¾ x 7 in. Collection of Erkki Huhtamo, Digital © Museum Associates/ LACMA.

LOS ANGELES -- Leading 2D-3D feature film production studio Stereo D, a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services, has announced its participation in 3D: DOUBLE VISION opening at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and on view from July 15, 2018 through March 31, 2019. It is the first American exhibition to survey a full range of artworks, dating from 1838 to the present, that produce the illusion of three dimensions.

Joseph Jastrow, Experiments in Visual Perception, c. 1905. Stereographs from Glass Negatives. Keystone-Mast Collection, California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. Photo courtesy California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside.

The award-winning studio known for its work on feature films ranging from James Cameron’s TITANIC in 3D to Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity Wars, Stereo D began consulting with Head of the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department and the Prints and Drawings Department at LACMA, Britt Salvesen, and the exhibition’s technical consultant, Jill Smolin, for the project in 2016 on stereo presentation technology and imagery. The Stereo D team, led by Johnny Fisk, VP Production Animation and Scott Johnston, VP Animation, Art, and Technology, and artist KC Barnes then went to work on the digital image restoration of the archival still photography, film and video footage, and artworks.

Joseph Jastrow, Experiments in Visual Perception, c. 1905. Stereographs from Glass Negatives, Keystone-Mast Collection, California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. Photo courtesy California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside.

“The proprietary tools we use to create full length feature films in 3D enabled us to assist the LACMA team with the digital image cleaning and stereo rectification, as well as preparing the archival material for the various formats used in the exhibition while maintaining the integrity of the original imagery,” said Stereo D’s founder and President William Sherak. “We’re thrilled our artists and technology could be part of this important show.”

In addition to the restored historical content, stereographic imagery created by Stereo D for feature films will be among the many samples of 3D art visitors will be able to view as part of the show. Showcasing the very latest in 3D film and cinema technology, visitors will be able to view 3D film clip reels projected onto a state-of-the-art REAL D Ultimate Screen installed specifically for the exhibition.

“From the beginning, we knew the success of the exhibition would depend in large part on the perfection of the digital assets -- we hope to satisfy the high standards of 3D experts and provide a seamless experience for 3D novices. The team at Stereo D, with their knowledge of historic material and their unparalleled skill in the digital realm, have helped us to realize this goal,” said Britt Salvesen, Head of the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department and the Prints and Drawings Department at LACMA.

Various Makers, Selection of Diableries, c. 1860. Collection of Dr. Brian May. Photo courtesy Collection of Dr. Brian May, digitized by Denis Pellerin.

Source: Stereo D