Back in 2010, the NSA threw an impromptu birthday bash for Brian May, who was the guest speaker at our convention. I am eagerly looking forward to seeing him again this year, as he is a lifelong stereo enthusiast and has done some fascinating research in the field, producing an amazing book, “A Village Lost and Found” with Elena Vidal.
Getting ready to attend this year’s convention in Costa Mesa, CA on July 23rd-30th… the only place for fans of all things 3D. This year I will be premiering my showcase “Real Titanic 3D”, featuring never-before-seen actual stereo images of the great ship! For all the information, go to www.3d-con.com, and to join the National Stereoscopic Association, visit www.stereoworld.org
Off the coast of Alaska, I waited for the boat to drift a little ways between the two exposures, allowing me to get a “hyperstereo” photo, where the distance between the lenses (your eyes) gives you the perspective of a giant, allowing you to see with greater depth, at the expense of making everything look smaller. For example, the edge of this glacier is over 500 feet high, but appears smaller here in 3D. If I had used a ‘normal’ stereo spacing (around 3 inches), you would not see any depth in the landscape at all, because it is so far away. But instead, you can actually make out every contour of the rock in 3D, even seeing the waterfall come away from the surface in places. Hyperstereos allow you to see the world from a larger point of view, and that’s always a good thing!
A couple years ago, at our favorite art & music festival, two excellent artists finally worked together onstage (first time to my knowledge). Keith “Scramble” Campbell and Bean Spence are amazing in their own right, but seeing them combine forces on a single painting was a real treat. They were capturing a musical artist live as they performed onstage; when the set is finished, so is the portrait. I’ve enjoyed both of these talented artists’ work for many years, so it was a real treat to see them collaborate on a single work of art. I got them to pose for me in 3D, and perfectly captured the spirit in this shot. To discover more of their work, go to:
www.scramblecampbell.com
www.beanspenceart.com
A little skill & luck combine to allow me to capture this sparkler in all its glory, tracing the outline of the name of my But even better, he is listing this masterpiece for $ 2.35 million. I was helped by a fellow fireworks viewer back on the Fourth of July… this could become my new logo! Check out this & other stereo fireworks
On this, the 10th anniversary of that dark day, I thought it would be a fitting tribute to instead remember the light, and the way things were before the world changed.
After finding this beautiful photo online, I converted it to 3D using a very simple depth map, while watching the various tribute ceremonies on TV… very moving stuff
In this slightly hyperstereo shot, we can actually perceive the distance between Discovery’s exhaust trail and the cloud layer partially obscuring it. When we weren’t at the Cape for a close-up view, it sure was nice to be able to see launches from the end of our driveway!
Meeting Brian May, guitarist for the legendary band Queen, at last year’s NSA convention in Ohio was a thrill, but it was a real treat to hear him discuss his latest project, “A Village Lost and Found”, a book which re-discovers a lost English village through old 3D photographs and intriguing modern-day detective work. I highly recommend getting this fascinating book!
Our giant supercat, Chilli, is master of all he oversees out in the backyard. Beware critters!
Sufjan Stevens’ latest CD “The BQE” is of interest to fans of 3D as well as interesting music. It’s an ode to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway! This package includes not just a CD, but a DVD of the triptych film show he projected in sync with the music, and a View-Master reel.
Produced by Image3D, the reel is of the highest quality & durability. The views are all very colorful cartoon images of the trio of SuperHero girls you’ll learn about in the lyrics & accompanying text with photos. Find it HERE and get more info HERE
