The system: (1) IR - 'Intelligent Rig'; (2) SVF - 'Stereo Viewfinder' and (3) MLs - 'Modular Lenses'
'Intelligent Rig' attached to a tripod
'Stereo Viewfinder' and 'Intelligent Rig' exchanging data via Wi-Fi. Commands are sent from SVF to IR, and real time 3D images are sent back to SVF.
The pair of 'Modular Lenses' have built-in sensors, and can be attached to other devices in the system (the IR, the SVF or to the other products in development).
The 'Intelligent Rig' and its degrees of freedom: 'tilt', 'pan', 'shift' and 'parallax control' (lens separation). It provides precise control of the scene framing and of the 3D effect ('depth adjustment' from close-ups to landscapes).
The 'Stereo Viewfinder' is used control the IR from a distance (via Wi-Fi), presenting a real time stereo 3D image of the scene to be captured. It can also be used as a portable stereo 3D camera when the pair of MLs are directly attached to it.
Simulation of the SVF being used as a portable Stereo 3D Camera.
As well as showing the scenes in real time stereo 3D, the viewfinder's GUI (Graphical User Interface) present precise, intuitive controls and adjustments also in 3D. It gives constant action feedback and teaches the user what to do next.
Sketches and concepts
Tests and development
Internal structure (servos, gears and circuits)
Virtual modelling
Rapid prototyped model
Simulation: user remotely observes the scene captured by the pair of MLs attached to the IR (on a tripod) in stereo 3D, and controls its movements through the SVF.
Ergonomics and immersion: the SVF fits perfectly to face, preventing any external light to interfere in the visualisation of the 3D scene. All controls are intuitive, haptically distinguishable and easily reachable within the range of fingers.
