[MF3D.FORUM:1238] Re: Loss of detail in projection

[drdave@xxxxxxxxxx]

Dick Twitchell writes:


> This may often be the case, but need not be so. Ghosting will be 
> minimalif the photographer is experienced in shooting for 
> projection and avoids high-contrast situations by controlling 
> exposure and lighting.

This supports my opinion. You should be able to take and view any 
situation without having to compensate for a specific viewing 
arrangement. Now there are rules about on film deviation, and window 
placement, etc. that must be adhered to. I just don't think that you 
should have to be limited to subject matter as well. I have a lot of 
images with high contrast that are killer in a hand viewer, but can't 
be projected.

>poor mounting 
> causesfocus and alignment problems which are generally avoidable 
> except in "judging" situations where various photographers' work is 
> presented.

And this is where it counts the most!!!

> Projection is often not as good as it could be, and should be.  If the
> object of the exercise is to count the whiskers on the cat, the
> hand-viewer will win every time.

My point exactly - a hand viewer is better for quality without 
exception. So many of my images are macro shots that need this quality. 
Sure you can see the bee on the flower in projection, but when you can 
see the hairs on its leg it really adds to the experience. It brings 
you into the scene rather than just being a casual observer.

> But high-quality large screen stereo
> projection, when everything is "right", where a "stereo-smart" 
> audienceis sharing the simultaneous experience, has an impact of 
> its own, which cannot be matched by the inherently  solitary hand-
> viewer.  A differentstereo viewing experience, not better, not worse.

I totally agree here. I am not against projection at all. In fact I 
love it and give shows all the time. Hearing an entire audience gasp or 
cheer or go silent in awe all at the same time just can't be beat. 
Hearing this same response and having to wait for three other people to 
see it in a hand viewewer before it gets to you is very frustrating.

My point and opinion is that nothing can compare to the enjoyment I get 
from seeing stereo images in a quality hand viewer where you get the 
least amount of "degradation" possible.

That's all for now,

David W. Kesner
Boise, Idaho, USA
drdave@xxxxxxxxxx