Name

Stereoscopic Technologies

Legal name

Stereoscopic Technologies GmbH

Website

https://stereotec.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stereoscopic Technologies (STEREOTEC) is a German-headquartered manufacturer and on-set service provider of professional stereoscopic 3D, 360° and VR camera rigs, serving major Hollywood and international film productions including Dune: Part Two, Gemini Man and Iron Mask.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Camera Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Stereo 3D VFX & Conversion (Stereoscopy, Depth, Reprojection) (MPAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Production & LED Volume Services (Stage Ops, ICVFX, Real-Time Camera/Tracking) (MPADAHAB)

Keywords

• Stereoscopic 3D rigs
• Camera rig equipment
• 360 VR filming
• Beam splitter rigs
• Film production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Landsberied

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 3D Rig Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of stereoscopic 3D rig equipment including 360°/VR rigs, beam splitter rigs, and side-by-side rigs.
2. Professional Services: On-set stereoscopic 3D and filming services provided directly to film productions, including virtual dialogue and digital audience services.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of 3D rig equipment to production companies.
4. Workshops: Educational workshops on 3D filmmaking techniques, conducted in-person for young filmmakers and industry professionals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stereoscopic Technologies (STEREOTEC) designs, manufactures, and sells professional stereoscopic 3D camera rigs—including beam splitter rigs, side-by-side rigs, and 360°/VR rigs—for high-end film and television production. The company complements its equipment business with on-set stereoscopic 3D filming services, virtual dialogue replacement, digital audience creation, equipment rental, and 3D filmmaking workshops for industry professionals.

Product overview

STEREOTEC is a worldwide leading 3D rig equipment manufacturer and service provider specializing in stereoscopic 3D movie making, IR and regular filming, and content creation for 360° and VR experiences. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional camera rigs organized into three main product categories: (1) 360°/VR Rigs including CloseUp VR Rig, Omni Cam 360°, and Omni Cam 3D for immersive content; (2) Beam Splitter Rigs including Light Weight Rig and Nano Rig for high-quality stereoscopic capture; and (3) Side-by-Side Rigs including SbS Live Rig, SbS Maxi Rig, SbS Mini Open Rig, and SbS Mini Closed Rig for various production requirements. In addition to equipment, STEREOTEC provides professional services including On-Set Service, Virtual Dialogue, Digital Audience, Equipment Rental, and Workshops. The company has recently expanded into the consumer market with the 3D Smart Rig, which enables smartphone-based 3D spatial content creation. STEREOTEC operates globally from locations including Hollywood, London, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Budapest, and Beijing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CloseUp VR Rig A lightweight 360° VR camera rig designed for close-up VR filming and immersive content creation, targeting VR and immersive content production teams.
• Omni Cam 360° Mirror-based 360° VR camera rig that delivers high-quality 360° VR recording without the disadvantages of consumer-grade solutions such as GoPro Rigs and Ozo, for VR and immersive content creators.
• Omni Cam 3D Stereoscopic 3D camera rig for 3D content creation using the Omni Cam mirror-based architecture, for film and immersive content productions.
• Light Weight Rig Lightweight beam splitter rig for high-quality stereoscopic 3D filming, used by film productions seeking portable precision 3D capture.
• Nano Rig Compact nano-sized beam splitter rig for stereoscopic 3D filming in space-constrained or smaller-camera setups, targeting film production crews.
• SbS Live Rig Side-by-side stereoscopic 3D camera rig optimized for live event and live broadcast 3D filming, for live production teams and broadcasters.
• SbS Maxi Rig Maximum capacity side-by-side stereoscopic 3D rig for high-end 3D film production using larger camera packages, for major feature film and studio productions.
• SbS Mini Open Rig Compact open-design side-by-side stereoscopic 3D rig for smaller, lighter stereoscopic camera setups, for film production crews needing flexibility.
• SbS Mini Closed Rig Compact closed-design side-by-side stereoscopic 3D rig that encloses and aligns the camera pair for controlled stereoscopic capture, for film production crews.
• 3D Smart Rig Stereo rig that turns two 3D-capable smartphones into a stereoscopic 3D spatial content capture system, for filmmakers, content creators, and prosumer users producing 3D spatial video.
• On-Set Service Professional on-set stereoscopic 3D filming and technical support provided directly on film sets, for film and television productions needing expert stereoscopic camera operation.
• Virtual Dialogue Virtual dialogue replacement service for 3D productions, enabling dialogue re-recording and post-production workflows within the stereoscopic 3D pipeline, for film production post-production teams.
• Digital Audience Digital audience creation and integration service that adds virtual audiences to 3D productions and live 3D experiences, for film productions, broadcasters, and live event producers.
• Rental Rental of STEREOTEC 3D and 360° rig equipment to production companies for specific productions, for film and television production companies needing temporary access to stereoscopic rigs.
• Workshops In-person professional workshops on stereoscopic 3D filmmaking techniques, for emerging filmmakers, students, and industry professionals seeking training in 3D production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 Lumiere Awards for Best 3D Movie, including recognition for Iron Mask

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lightstorm Vision (James Cameron)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLightstorm Vision, James Cameron's company, has recently acquired STEREOTEC, making it part of the Lightstorm Vision portfolio. This acquisition connects STEREOTEC with one of the most prominent figures in 3D and cinematic innovation.
• James CameroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with James Cameron, one of the most influential filmmakers in 3D cinema history, through the Lightstorm Vision acquisition and ongoing production work.
• Ang LeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with Oscar-winning director Ang Lee on high-profile projects including Gemini Man and Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, leveraging STEREOTEC's high frame rate 3D expertise.
• Denis VilleneuvecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Denis Villeneuve on Dune: Part Two, providing IR-3D rig technology for IR and regular simultaneous filming.
• Edward BergerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking relationship with director Edward Berger on stereoscopic 3D film projects.
• Cinematographers (John Toll, Greig Fraser, Dion Beebe, Florian Hoffmeister, James Friend)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical collaborations with acclaimed directors of photography who rely on STEREOTEC's equipment and expertise for major film productions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ARRI: Leading global manufacturer of professional cinema cameras, lighting, and related production equipment. While ARRI operates across the full breadth of cinema production, its cameras and lighting systems are commonly used on the same high-end productions where STEREOTEC supplies stereoscopic rigs.
• Blackmagic Design: Manufacturer of cinema cameras, switchers, and post-production hardware at more accessible price points. Blackmagic operates broadly across production and post workflows where STEREOTEC's stereoscopic 3D expertise applies.
• RED Digital Cinema: Manufacturer of high-end digital cinema cameras widely used on Hollywood and international film productions. RED competes in the broader professional cinema camera market where STEREOTEC's rigs are deployed as accessories on top of RED camera bodies.
• IMAX Corporation: IMAX operates large-format cinema exhibition and is closely tied to premium film productions. While IMAX is an exhibitor/camera company rather than a rig manufacturer, its push for premium immersive formats intersects with STEREOTEC's stereoscopic 3D mission.
• Sony (CineAlta / VENICE): Sony's CineAlta line (including VENICE) is a dominant cinema camera platform used on major productions like Dune. STEREOTEC supplies stereoscopic rigs that mount onto Sony and other cameras, making Sony a complementary but much broader incumbent in the same production ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Kandao Technology: Producer of professional 360° and VR cameras (e.g., Obsidian, Qoocam). Kandao overlaps with STEREOTEC's 360°/VR rig product category and serves similar immersive content creation use cases.
• Insta360: Manufacturer of 360° and action cameras including professional rigs such as the Insta360 Pro 2 and Titan. Insta360 competes with STEREOTEC's Omni Cam line in the 360° VR capture space, though STEREOTEC differentiates with its mirror-based proprietary architecture.
• Z CAM: Manufacturer of professional VR/360° and cinema cameras. Z CAM's VR solutions compete in adjacent segments to STEREOTEC's Omni Cam rigs for immersive content capture.

Others

• Nokia OZO (discontinued): Previously a competitor in the 360°/VR professional camera market (OZO camera) before Nokia exited the business. STEREOTEC's Omni Cam is explicitly positioned as an alternative to Ozo-style solutions.
• Carl Zeiss (Zeiss Cinema Lenses): Zeiss supplies high-end cinema lenses used on the same productions STEREOTEC serves. While Zeiss is a lens manufacturer rather than a rig maker, its optics are often paired with STEREOTEC's stereoscopic rigs on premium shoots.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/STEREOTEC_3D

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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