World's First 3D Ballet Broadcast From St. Petersburg
A screen showing Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' is seen through 3D glasses during the world's first live 3D broadcast of a ballet performance, at the recently opened Mariinsky II Theatre in St. Petersburg June 6, 2013.
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Ballerinas of the Mariinsky Theater rehearsing on June 2, 2013 in preparation for the big event, broadcast to 50 counties and 1,200 cinemas worldwide.
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People wearing 3D glasses as they watch the live broadcast of the Swan Lake ballet performance.
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Ekaterina Kondaurova dancing the role of the "Swan Queen," Odette. She also danced the role of the "Black Swan," Odile, as is typical of the classic ballet.
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A cameraman rehearsing on June 2. Eight different 3D cameras were used in the event's projection.
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"Avatar" director James Cameron and Russian conductor Valery Gergiev both played key roles in ensuring the success and precision of the projection, with Cameron's 3D production skills playing a key role.
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Members of the Mariinsky theatre performing during the rehearsal.
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