3-D movies on tape

[P3D <ROLANDROLA@xxxxxxx>]

Michael Kaplan asks:

For those of us unfamiliar with 3D TV videos, could you describe briefly 
how this system works, and what equipment is needed to view the videos? 
Thanks in advance.

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Michael Kaplan
Associate Professor of Architecture
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
mkaplan@xxxxxxx

Equipment that is needed:

The system is marketed by 3D TV Corporation of San Rafael
(http://www.stereospace.com). The basic system, for $145,  consists of a
stereo visor (LCD shutter glasses), stereo driver, a demo 3D video tape and a
DC adapter. Tapes are available in NSTC, PAL,  8mm,  Hi8mm or S-VHS.

How Does It Work?

The glasses you wear have shutters that are synchronized to the 3-D tape in
your VCR. On your television screen, the tape displays the left-eye component
of a stereoscopic image alternating in quick succession with the right-eye
picture. Each lens of the glasses shutters on and off, so that each eye
receives the proper image to create a 3-D impression.

Roland Lataille


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