Ray Zone
Encyclopedia
Ray Zone is an American
film historian, author, artist, and pioneer in methods of converting flat images (in particular, comic book
s) into stereoscopic images.
Starlog
has called him the "King of 3-D Comics", and Artsy Planet has called him the "3D King of Hollywood".
and Steve Ditko
drew the attention of Archie Goodwin
, who recruited him to work with John Byrne on the 1989 Batman 3-D, a full-length 3D graphic novel
la. Since then, he has produced 3D adaptations of art for over 150 comic books, including stories by Alan Moore
and Grant Morrison
which were specifically written to accommodate stereoscopy. Zone is the author of "3D Filmmakers, Conversations with Creators of Stereoscopic Motion Pictures" (Scarecrow Press: 2005) and "Stereoscopic Cinema and the Origins of 3-D Film, 1838 - 1952" (University Press of Kentucky: 2007). In 2008 Zone worked as 3D Supervisor on the feature film "Dark Country 3D" (Sony Pictures) with director/star Thomas Jane and in 2010 as 3D Producer on "Brijes 3D," (Ithrax/SDA), the first animated 3D feature film made in Mexico.
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film historian, author, artist, and pioneer in methods of converting flat images (in particular, comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
s) into stereoscopic images.
Starlog
Starlog
Starlog was a monthly science-fiction film magazine published by Starlog Group Inc. The magazine was created by publishers Kerry O'Quinn and Norman Jacobs. O'Quinn was the magazine's editor while Jacobs ran the business side of things, dealing with typesetters, engravers and printers. They got...
has called him the "King of 3-D Comics", and Artsy Planet has called him the "3D King of Hollywood".
Professional history
Ray Zone began working in comic books in 1983 and his early collaborations with Jack HarrisJack Harris
Jack Harris may refer to:* Jack Harris , Scottish professional football player and manager* Jack Harris , Canadian MP* Jack Harris , American radio personality based in Tampa, Florida...
and Steve Ditko
Steve Ditko
Stephen J. "Steve" Ditko is an American comic book artist and writer best known as the artist co-creator, with Stan Lee, of the Marvel Comics heroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange....
drew the attention of Archie Goodwin
Archie Goodwin (comics)
Archie Goodwin was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. He worked on a number of comic strips in addition to comic books, and is best known for his Warren and Marvel Comics work...
, who recruited him to work with John Byrne on the 1989 Batman 3-D, a full-length 3D graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
la. Since then, he has produced 3D adaptations of art for over 150 comic books, including stories by Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
and Grant Morrison
Grant Morrison
Grant Morrison is a Scottish comic book writer, playwright and occultist. He is known for his nonlinear narratives and counter-cultural leanings, as well as his successful runs on titles like Animal Man, Doom Patrol, JLA, The Invisibles, New X-Men, Fantastic Four, All-Star Superman, and...
which were specifically written to accommodate stereoscopy. Zone is the author of "3D Filmmakers, Conversations with Creators of Stereoscopic Motion Pictures" (Scarecrow Press: 2005) and "Stereoscopic Cinema and the Origins of 3-D Film, 1838 - 1952" (University Press of Kentucky: 2007). In 2008 Zone worked as 3D Supervisor on the feature film "Dark Country 3D" (Sony Pictures) with director/star Thomas Jane and in 2010 as 3D Producer on "Brijes 3D," (Ithrax/SDA), the first animated 3D feature film made in Mexico.
Biography
Ray Zone moved to Los Angeles in the early 1980's and began working in the world of 3D converting flat art to 3D images. He has converted more than 150 "flat art" comic books to 3D for clients such as Disney, Warner Bros and the Simpsons. Ray Zone is now an author, 3D film producer, speaker and award-winning 3-D artist. An internationally recognized expert in all things 3-D, Zone has a special interest in stereoscopic cinema and Large Format 3-D (15/70) filmmaking. Since 1983, he has created stereo conversions and stereoscopic images for a wide variety of clients in publishing, education, advertising, television and motion pictures. In 2006 Zone was acknowledged by the Grammy Award as "3D Artist" on the platinum selling Tool 3D CD "10,000 Days" which garnered the Grammy in the category of "Best Recording Package." Ray Zone is the recipient of numerous awards for his 3D work, among them a 1987 "Inkpot Award" from San Diego Comic Con for "Outstanding Achievement in Comic Arts." Zone's website is viewable in anaglyphic 3-D at: www.ray3dzone.comExternal links
- Checklist of comic books featuring Ray Zone work
- CES: Ray Zone 'King of 3D art' bullish on 3D TV (podcast), CnetCNETCNET is a tech media website that publishes news articles, blogs, and podcasts on technology and consumer electronics. Originally founded in 1994 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie, it was the flagship brand of CNET Networks and became a brand of CBS Interactive through CNET Networks' acquisition...
, January 9, 2010 - The History of 3D Comics Exhibition & Opening Reception, Comixlist, July 19, 2007