Nikon Rigs 50 D700 DSLRs to Capture 3D-Like Perspective at MTV Awards

Nikon Rigs 50 D700 DSLRs to Capture 3D-Like Perspective at MTV Awards

Nikon is the Official Camera Sponsor of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards and tomorrow, May 30, at 8pm EDT, MTV will telecast the “MTV Movie Awards Confidential presented by Nikon,” an exclusive pre-show special that highlights top movie award moments and gives a first ever behind-the-scenes look at the Fashion 360, Powered by Nikon.

The Fashion 360, Powered by Nikon, will synchronize 50 Nikon D700 digital SLR cameras to capture celebrities in a visual “surround sound,” providing a stunning 360-degree perspective look at celebrities. Check out how it looks here.

Many of the Fashion 360, Powered by Nikon images will appear throughout the broadcast and online in an exclusive photo gallery on http://movieawards.mtv.com, offering viewers at home an opportunity to check out the latest in Hollywood fashion trends up close.

“We’re thrilled to have Nikon involved in this year’s MTV Movie Awards, and we think Fashion 360, Powered by Nikon adds something truly innovative to our red carpet,” said Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, Vice President, MTV Integrated Marketing. “MTV is always looking to find new ways to work with our valued partners, and what viewers will see at this year’s Movie Awards will definitely be an eye-opener.”

For more information about Nikon and the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, please visit http://movieawards.mtv.com.

Published by Chris Malinao

Chris teaches Lightroom as workflow software to photography students at the FPPF, Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation. He also teaches smartphone photography.