Bassett/Gruber VM Anatomy set available as anaglyphs on CD...

[P3D Shelley, Dan <dshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

From: P3D http://isle.net/~synthonics/medic01.html Thought some of you out  <>
there in 3D space might enjoy this... I will be saving my pennies!!! =) 
 Dan Shelley (Colorado) dshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxx . PS EXPO2 is here, my 
eyes will be feasting tonight! =)

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The most complete Stereo Image collection of the Human Body 

The Bassett Collection of stereo images of the human body contains over 
1500 stereo pairs of images that have been
converted to anaglyphs using Synthonics 3D Maker. This collection is 
being transferred to CD ROM for use as an aid in
anatomy classes and for general interest. Each CD ROM will be priced at 
US$29.95. Look for these CD's to be available first
quarter of 1996. Meanwhile, check out the sample images here.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is 3DMedic ?

3DMedic is the Synthonics trade name for a series of wonderful 3D 
stereoscopic medical images that were derived from the
world famous Bassett Stereo Image Collection of Human Anatomy, under 
the curatorship of Dr. Robert A. Chase, MD,
Emile Holman Professor of Surgery, Emeritus Professor of Anatomy, 
Chief, Division of Anatomy, Stanford University,
Stanford, CA. 

We can't say enough good things about these images! They are in true 
stereo, full-color 3D! They are gorgeous (at least to true
anatomy lovers) with exquisite minute detail even under several steps 
of image-zoom magnification. Every medical student,
anatomy student, clinician, scientist, artist,....every inquisitive 
individual should examine at least some of these images to gain a
better appreciation for the structure of the human body. 

2. Where did the images come from and why are they special? 

The original Bassett images were compiled over a two-decade period, 
from 1948 to 1965, by two outstanding men: David L.
Bassett, MD, an extraordinary anatomist and educator, and William B. 
Gruber, a truly gifted photographer and founding force
behind the famous View-Master stereo viewing system. 

The images are special, because of the many remarkable events that had 
to occur in order to bring these images to your
computer screen. 

First, and most important, was the remarkable coupling of two 
meticulous and tireless perfectionists, Dr. Bassett and Mr.
Gruber, that joined forces to create this massive atlas of stereo 
medical images. 

Second was the foresight and wisdom of Lucile Bassett in acquiring all 
rights to the images from View-Master International and
archiving the images at Stanford University's School of Medicine for 
future dissemination. 

Third was the fortuitous association with the renown educator Dr. 
Robert A. Chase, himself a "third-degree" (black-belt
equivalent) stereo image enthusiast, who serves as curator for the 
collection. 

Fourth was the good fortune that several individuals, including Dr. 
Chase, Mrs. Bassett, and stereo enthusiasts Roy Speirs,
Ray McLaine and Charles Palm saw the merit of making this remarkable 
collection available to the world in the form of
affordable, widely distributed images for the personal computer. 

3. Why do I need 3D glasses to see the true depth details of the 
images?

The Bassett images are actually composite images formed from a left-eye 
view image and a right-eye view image. The 3D
glasses separate the composite anaglyphic image into two component 
images. The left-eye sees only the left-eye component
and the right-eye sees only the right-eye component. The visual system 
can then "see" the images as true 3D, full depth
perception images. 

See the Homepage section on 3DMaker for more details on stereo vision. 

4. How can I get copies of the 3DMedic images? 

3DMedic images are being assembled as a series of CD-ROMs that will be 
available starting in early 1996. Over 1200
image sets have been converted to anaglyphic viewing form. Prices range 
from $39.95 to $59.95 per CD-ROM disk. E-mail
Synthonics to get on the "notification list" for the 3DMedic images, 
and certainly watch this Homepage for the product
availability announcements. 

Windows and View Master are trademarks of their respective owners. 

email synthonics@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 



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