Re: NSA '97 update

[P3D Michael Kersenbrock <michaelk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> John Berkovitz had to give two presentations of his views on perspective in
> 3D, with a third planned for Sunday.  He had people lined up outside the
> room, waiting to get a seat.  Although a master of formulas and equations,
> John demonstrated his ideas with 30 very effective slides.  I was so
> impressed that I am going to steal some of his ideas for a slide show at the
> Atlanta club this fall.

I'll also like to chime in with congratulations to John for a fine
presentation.  It was clear and well done, with the equations dominant
only at the very end.

> 
> Sam Smith failed utterly in convincing the audience that siamesing cameras
> was anywhere near as easy as he made it appear.  He did succeed in impressing
> the group with his really nice work and that, for a minimal investment risk,
> the audience could get started on a similar career of camera chopping.  He
> gave enough pointers that we could get a real head start in cutting up
> cameras.

I agree.  Sam was incredibly impressive in his work.  He said that with a
little money, some time, and some practice, that "anyone" can just slap together
some toads and end up with a princess -- like he can.  Uh... what he failed
to mention is that one *also* needs a smidgen of the tremendous talent he
has.  Wonder where one gets that?   :-)

Mike K.


P.S. - Love'd NSA '97 !!!!


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