Re: Stereo Difficulty (Getting Involved)

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John Roberts writes:

>Second, ability to perceive is not necessarily the same as passionate
>interest - there's been little discussion of this if any on P3D.

Yes, but the question is, "can it be that the people who end up developing
a passionate interest, experience a stronger reaction or have a more
developed stereoscopic perception than people who don't?"  Or is it a
matter of personal preferences and traits? Some people tend to get more
involved with their interests while others tend to be rather dispassionate.

>Third, there is a tendency to judge enthusiasm for 3D by willingness to
>go out and take 3D photographs.

I personally expect those who are involved with flat photography to make an
attempt to try stereo photography if they really are enthusiastic for
3D.  When I say involved with flat photography, I mean seriously involved. 
Not my mother with her P&S camera.  But my brother with his collection of
SLR equipment who appears to appreciate and aim for good photography. 
Stereo photography is not difficult with a Realist and slide film mounted
by Kodak.  I have loaned cameras and converted people to 3D but not
everyone expresses the interest to get involved.

Of course, there are other ways that people show appreciation for 3D.  They
collect 3D images (view cards, VM, 3Dicsover, lenticular cards, etc.) or go
after 3D entertainment (IMAX, movies, etc.)  The next step is to make your
own 3D images.  Not everybody can do that, but those who are seriously
involved with making 2D images should not have much trouble jumping to 3D,
if they really find this medium as interesting as we (photo-3d stereo
addicts) do.

George Themelis


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