3D photography
requires all the skills of normal photography plus some added attention to the
third dimension. When taking a 3D picture, a good rule-of-thumb is to try to
include something in the foreground, middle ground and background of your shot.
For instance, If your subject is a person standing in front of a wall, try
moving your subject so that they are standing between the wall and perhaps some
flowers in the foreground. Or try changing your point of view so that the wall
recedes into the distance. Receding lines can make a 3D picture more dynamic.
When we look into a 3D
picture, we like to be able to see everything in focus. So it's important to
try to maximize the depth of field in your picture. Using higher speed film,
such as 400 ASA, will help to increase the depth of field. Also, avoid letting
the closest part of your picture being closer than your camera can focus. Read
your camera's manual to find your camera's focusing range and for optimum
results, keep everything in your image within that range.
Here are some additional tips
for good 3D results:
-Don't hold your
multiple lens 3D camera in a vertical position. Depth in your image will only
be apparent when the camera is held with the lenses on a horizontal plane.
-Hold your camera
as steadily as possible. Use a tripod in low light conditions if your camera is
capable of longer exposure times. An interesting exception to this rule is to
move the camera purposefully. Try panning your camera with a moving subject to
create a 3D motion blur effect!
-Use a flash for
interior shots or to brighten a subject that is not well lit by natural light.
Remember that the light from a flash falls off dramatically the farther it
travels away from the camera. So keep your subject fairly close when using a
flash, usually about 6 to 12 feet , depending on your aperture, film speed and
flash power.
-Don't shoot a 3D
picture of something faraway such as a mountain range or a skyline without
positioning something or someone in the foreground, otherwise you will have a
very flat photo. The sense of depth falls off dramatically the further your
near point is from your camera.
