The vanguard of the 3D film and TV industry explains 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, Martin Scorsese, Dean DeBlois, Baz Luhrmann, Jon Landau, Barrie M. Osborne, Wim Wenders, 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 bringing us the FIFA World Cup in 3D, and those pushing the boundaries of 3D TV documentariesIncluding full-color imagery from many of your favorite 3D films released thus far, Exploring 3D provides a window into how those dazzling movies were created, and insight into what the future may hold.

Following the first wave of stereo 3D film and TV content, there is a groundswell of opinion among those with 3D production expertise that if 3D is ever to be more than a novelty or "theme park" experience, the creative potential of the new format needs far greater exploration. Stereographers, who represent the key new role on set liasing between director and cinematographer, believe it is a key part of their business to inform and inspire directors and producers about the potential of 3D stereo. Here, leading directors, editors, and cinematographers of stereo 3D film and TV production argue persuasively that stereo 3D techniques should become a staple visual storytelling tool on a par with lighting, set design, or sound. They share their views on how this evolving set of technologies and filmmaking techniques can be used to create a new aesthetic and language for visual storytelling.