Re: Holmes Vs. The Freedom of Artistic Expression

[P3D Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

Shab Levy wrote:

>When APEC was formed, the rules stated clearly that it will accept two
>formats: Holmes and View-Magic. I knew my options and have not submitted
>anything that could not be viewed with a side-by-side View-Magic viewer,
>with maximum size of 2 prints not exceed 4" X 6" each.

There seems to be some confusion about the meaning of the term
"View-Magic format."  I recently wrote to APEC coordinator Greg
Kane off list to inquire whether it meant over-under or side-by-side,
and was told over-under.  While I generally agree with Shab's position
that two formats disclosed in advance are reasonable, Greg mentioned
that the last exchange had Holmes, View-Magic, and something called
cabinet format.  If "View-Magic" actually means two different formats,
the group is up to four formats instead of two, which does change the
analysis, IMO. 

On the other hand, objections that were raised seemed to be based
on the cost of acquiring *two* types of View-Magic viewers.  While
perhaps not ideal, can't side-by-side View-Magic prints be viewed
with an under-$3 lorgnette viewer from Reel-3D?  Cost should not
be excessive if these viewers are made available through the group
(to avoid the goofy ~~$6 shipping for one $3 item direct from Reel-3D).

>So I don't think that the issue is whether or not  "Shab is looking
>for a stereo image exchange group that puts (almost) no restriction
>to the formats entered/accepted?"

I might add that I remember Greg received requests to expand APEC
to other formats, such as lenticular, and indicated that the group
had to draw the line somewhere.  I think that if the confusion as
to whether it is two, three, or four acceptable formats can be
amicably resolved, the rules are quite reasonable.

Paul Talbot


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