Basset/Grubber VM anatomy images on CD

[P3D <Alan.Hancock@xxxxxx>]

> Bassett/Gruber VM Anatomy set available as anaglyphs on CD
>
> 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:-
>
> http://isle.net/~synthonics/medic01.html

    This is a wonderful idea but how about providing the actual scanned
    images as as pairs of images on the CD for free viwing and so that
    Liquid Crystal Shutter glass viewing systems can be used to better view
    these images in true colour on a computer monitor.

    If the original scanned format of the images were made available then
    direct printing one image of the pair in b/w or colour as a reference
    for students would also be possible.

    There are now several cheap systems on the market from StereoGraphics
    Corp., 3DTV, Kasan, Chinon and soon VictorMaxx will release the licensed
    NuVision glasses at a very attrative price point of $99.00.

    IMHO the best system at present is the SimulEyes VR from StereoGraphics
    Corp., they can be connected direct to your VGA or SVGA monitor output
    on a PC so no add-on cards to install. Perhaps if Synthonics get
    together with a producer of LCD glasses to produce a bundled product
    then a usefull system could be created that would support both anaglyph
    and stereo pair viewing of stills and animations and possibly digitised
    movies. Software already exists for the creation and display of stereo
    movies and animations using a modified form of the Autodesk .FLI,.FLC
    format, Kasan bundle this type of software with their 3D glasses system.

    Lets look to the future and try to promote how 3D material can best
    be presented using modern methods and equipment that will become more
    affordable and available to all through uptake in schools and colleges
    etc.

    Alan Hancock
    Computer Systems Analyst


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