Post production company FSM has shot the world’s first stereoscopic footage of Sydney Harbour, providing a 3D aerial view of the harbour from the CBD over the iconic Harbour Bridge past the Opera House and through to Sydney Heads and along the coastline.

FSM undertook the shoot in partnership with director of photography Tom Gleeson, Sony Australia, Continental Mounts Australia and Future Reality.

The aerial 3D footage is the only footage of its kind and is available for purchase to be used for cinema, documentaries and even promotions for Sydney Harbour.

"The purpose of the Sydney Harbour 3D aerial shoot was to show the industry what can be done with stereoscopic footage, and we’re expecting interest from local and overseas buyers," said FSM founder and executive producer Steve Dunn.

"The Sydney Harbour footage adds to our suite of stereoscopic recordings – we already have race car footage at Mount Panorama Bathurst and Freestyle Motocross footage, but the harbour shoot is really special," says Dunn.

"We’re thrilled to have it available so that anyone interested can see for themselves the true potential of 3D footage of this kind.

"That said, the shoot wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of Tom Gleeson, Sony Australia, Continental Mounts and Future Reality who all donated their time and equipment without charge so that we could see this world-first shoot get off the ground."

Watermarked copies of the shoot are available for interested parties. Dunn added the cost of the footage will depend on how it is to be used and how long it will be in market.

"The 3D footage of Sydney Harbour has a range of uses – from movies to tourism bodies – so we’ll work with any interested parties based on their purpose for the footage."