Re: 3-D Usage

[P3D Don Chaps <dchaps@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 19 Aug 1996, P3D Paul S. Boyer wrote:

> John Berkovitz asks where the limits lie in accepting 3-D misnomers.
>    
> They lie somewhere t' th'other side of allowing "stereopticon" for
> 
> stereoscope, or "beamsplitter" when it's a mirror or prism device.
> 
> These limits have the invaluable function of enabling us quickly
> to tell whether someone understands, or is utterly ignorant. 
>  
> indicator for allowing
> the distinction between members of the in-group, and outsiders
> --Paul S. Boyer  <boyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> 
Many excellent photographers are pursuing 3D photography as a solitary 
activity, without benefit of a support group. They reinvent techniques 
and equipment. They can go years without meeting another photographer 
with similar interests. When they do, they may 'misuse' terminology, 
because they have not the frequent opportunity to discuss their interest. 

If approached in a kinder manner, many of these photographers will share 
stunning images. Since they weren't a member of the cognoscenti, they 
experimented and played and explored to test boundaries.


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