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With inspiration and practical wisdom from the leaders in 3D filmmaking, this book taps the creative experience of the leaders in the stereo world, and brings them right to you. Hear from the vanguard of the 3D film industry on why 3D stereo techniques should become a staple visual storytelling tool, on par with lighting, set design, or sound. Words of wisdom from Jeffrey Katzenberg, Wim Wenders, Henry Selick, and more, provide you with unparalleled insight into the leading minds in 3D. Not only is effective use of 3D in movies thoroughly covered, but also included is a chapter on live events, with insight from the people at the forefront of bringing us Wimbledon and the World Cup in 3D. The book is packed with full color imagery from many of your favorite 3D films released thus far, providing a window into how those dazzling movies were done, and insight to what the future may hold. * Unprecedented access to the vanguard of the stereoscopic 3D community provides unparalleled insight and inspiration to readers * Director Dean Debios, producer Bonnie Arnold, and stereoscopic supervisor Phil McNally of How to Train Your Dragon; director Henry Selick and lead animator Travis Knight of Coraline; and director Wim Wenders of Pina talk through their successful 3D films * Dozens of images from high-profile 3D movies such as Avatar, How to Train Your Dragon, Coraline, and more in full color