Two models play fembots who battle each other in several sequences that progress like different levels of a video game. One of the models was Toronto actor and stunt-woman Cheryl Quiacos, who acted as fight choreographer for the film.
The film wasn't anything on the level of Avatar, of course. But it was well-made, interesting, and an exciting new way to present a fashion show. It featured martial arts, wire-work, wind machines and various weapons in addition to the variety of outfits. It went by quickly, but then fashion shows themselves are always all-too-brief as well.
I think it was an excellent idea to present her collection this way, and I'm surprised that no one has done it before. I don't see it replacing the traditional catwalk for models and designers. But film and fashion have always been natural partners, especially around the Awards season that just finished. The additional 3D element was icing on the cake. Shepherd said that she envisioned a futuristic video and it was her husband who came up with the idea by asking, "what about 3D?"
You can watch the short film online at http://www.nada3d.com and check Nada's 2010 Fall Collection at http://www.nadadesigns.com/
From the press release:
NADA FALL 2010 CAMPAIGN
Action packed 3D cinematography is the perfect backdrop to showcase the Fall 2010 NADA collection. In the film ‘Future Fashion/Fashion Future’ female strength and freedom embodied in NADA clad Fembots highlight fashions newest silhouettes as never before. Advanced cinematic technology pairs well with superior design and the cutting-edge fabrics used in this collection.
Metallized python, stretch reptilian embossed leather pairs with snake infused patterned chiffon, durable lurex velvets and parachute fabrications.
Aggressive burnout patterns on the finest jersey all lend themselves to the collections martial arts meets gladiator combat vibe. Exaggerated design details come alive, whether worn in 3D fembot combat or on the earthbound woman that personifies NADA Fall 2010.
WORLD WIDE FASHION FIRST
Canadian-based fashion designer Nada Shepherd, creative director of NADA, is set to unveil the industries first ever stereoscopic 3D women’s wear short film - featuring her 2010 fall collection. Action packed 3D cinematography pairs with superior design to create a futuristic, martial arts meets gladiator vibe in this worldwide fashion first.
Taking the place of the traditional runway show, Fembots clad in NADA take to the screen in a virtual 3D computer environment designed by Pheinixx Paul of Pencil. The film is Directed by Grant Padley, with Producer Kevin Hedley of Atomic Clock Cinematic Arts in conjunction with Stereo 3D Unlimited’s Paul Rapovski and 3D Cinematographer / Post-Supervisor Tim Dashwood. It features the use of innovative software from Dashwood Cinema Solutions, PHYX and Noise Industries, a leading developer of visual effects tools for the post production and broadcast markets.
The production of this 3D fashion-first was documented by CTV’s FashionTelevision team, Canada’s leading fashion series that covers the worlds of fashion, beauty and design.
Looks like a great application for the small cameras and the sony deck. I would have thought that a beam splitter rig would give you more flexiblity to enhance the 3D effects. What was the general shooting stop of the project?
ReplyDeleteNot sure myself. I suppose Tim Dashwood would be the one to ask.
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