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This artefact was to test the reliability and effectiveness of post 3D conversion opposed to filming for a 3D film.

Footage was used from one of the cameras used to create the fixed side by side set up. Using a post 3D conversion editor, it was converted into a 3D anaglyph film. Focus groups were then asked to view the two clips and to discuss their opinions.

3 small  groups (each including four people, 2 girls and 2 boys) were used

 group 1 watched only the side by side rig setup.

 group 2 watched only the converging set up.

 group 3 watched both clips.

This group set up was to test if by watching one clip could affect the persons judgement of the other.

http://youtu.be/Rd4mh4PI8zw?t=4s 

Production was simple in terms of manipulating the images in a post converter. However, the 3D result was by no means as effective as the clips filmed for 3D. Participants commented how the depth of 3D was extremely minimal. This was a result I expected, made during the conversion. In order to create a substantial amount screen depth, ghosting becomes almost unbearable.

Group 3 expressed their preference for non-converted Anaglyph due to the reasons stated above.