Alien Covenant (2017) Never in 3D

[Zivouhr]

Ridley Scott seems to have a set it and forget it style when filming 3D, where during some of the less dramatic shots, we tend to get a lot of dialed back, uninteresting mild 3D, but once the action heats up, he cranks up the stereo 3D to medium to strong 3D layers and pop outs.

I do agree though, Prometheus and The Martian both look better thanks to the (mostly filmed) 3D (some converted shots in there too). Exodus, being his other 3D film as well. So he's 3 for 3 in a row for 3D films. There was no word that he wouldn't be doing the same for Alien Covenant.

[2awesome4apossum]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

There was no word that he wouldn't be doing the same for Alien Covenant.

On the other hand, if it's mostly a conversion, they're not going to go around advertising it as such. People hear conversion and go, "Oh, crap 3D."

Don't get me wrong, I've seen some fantastic post-conversions (and as you point out, there are often shots in native 3D movies that are converted), but my wife isn't a fan of 3D, so our agreement is that we only go to the ones shot in the format. (Even she can usually tell the difference a few minutes into the movie.)

Anyway, it's pretty unclear to me exactly which camera was used for the bulk of this film, let alone whether or not they're using a 3D rig. In an interview the DP said he wanted to use the Alexa 65, which (correct me if I'm wrong) is different than the one I'm seeing up-close in a photo in this Collider story:

http://collider.com/prometheus-2-danny-mcbride-image/

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by 2awesome4apossum

On the other hand, if it's mostly a conversion, they're not going to go around advertising it as such. People hear conversion and go, "Oh, crap 3D."

Don't get me wrong, I've seen some fantastic post-conversions (and as you point out, there are often shots in native 3D movies that are converted), but my wife isn't a fan of 3D, so our agreement is that we only go to the ones shot in the format. (Even she can usually tell the difference a few minutes into the movie.)

Anyway, it's pretty unclear to me exactly which camera was used for the bulk of this film, let alone whether or not they're using a 3D rig. In an interview the DP said he wanted to use the Alexa 65, which (correct me if I'm wrong) is different than the one I'm seeing up-close in a photo in this Collider story:

http://collider.com/prometheus-2-danny-mcbride-image/

Thanks for the details. We'll know more hopefully soon.
Paul WS Anderson ditched filming in 3D for Resident Evil Final Chapter, but we'll see what his stance is on his next action movie. Hopefully Ridley continues with filmed 3D as he said he would.

[Paul H]

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[2awesome4apossum]

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Forgive me, but where are these details from? (I'm not questioning the accuracy, just wondering the source.)

But it does make sense. All released on-set photos I've seen have indicated a 2D setup...I've been holding out hope, but whatever.

Also, according to some RED camera forum I was browsing earlier, the Alexa XT was thr primary camera used (which fits the photo I linked to above), but some elements were also shot using Red Dragons. Bet they'll go for a 2K finish again.

Oh, well.

[BleedOrange11]

Paul, I actually updated the movie database here, changing Alien: Covenant from native to conversion as the current best guess. Don't take that as a primary source. It can be edited again if we find primary evidence suggesting native at a future date.

Current guess is based on no 3D rigs in IMDB tech specs, no 3D crew members listed under IMDB cast and crew, and a rumor of a 2D shoot posted on realorfake3D forum.

http://realorfake3d.freeforums.net/t...alien-covenant

[Zivouhr]

I remember Ridley Scott had his camera crew use go pro small cameras for the interior vehicle shots in The Martian, and those were converted. With the new one here, only hope is if he used hand held, small 3D cameras with limited abilities if no 3D camera rigs were reported on set.