Re: 100 FREE 3D photo editing tool and shutter glasses

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> However, nowadays computer and electronics technology will change
>this situation. With the advent of digital camera (resolution and quality
>is improved faster than you can expect) and 3D glasses(cheaper than
>traditional viwer), it is really easy to shoot and creat your own 3D photos
>on PC if you have a tool to interleave left/right images.


How is a $2000 computer, plus say $100 glasses, cheaper than a $100
conventional viewer ?

We aleady agree that viewing from a computer screen has far less resolution
than a typical stereo slide from a conventional stereo camera. Also there
will always be people who will prefer other mediums than just dots on a screen. 

Slides or prints from a digital image are again lacking in resolution, plus
would require an even bigger expense and more time.


> The
>reason why I offer these free sample is "creat a new opportunity of 3D
>business". As I discussed "how to creat a third round of popularity of 3D
>photography" with George and Don several months ago( perhaps in last
>April), I thought there would be no chance for traditional 3D photography
>to creat the third round of popularity because of the unconvinience of
>traditional paper mount and viewer. More clearly, you hardly make money
>from it.


Exactly how will money be made? Images on webpages are free to all, one of
the glories of the internet. My concern is not generating income, but in the
quality of the images I produce. Any loss of detail that is perceptible to
the viewer's eye will hinder the illusion of reality in my opinion. I do
agree that the future of stereo photography will be benifitting from the
computer as a medium, but to claim that it is the only future for it is
stretching it all little far.

The other problem with virtually ANY electronic investment is the danger of
obsolescence. Do you think the computer system, video camera and accessories
bought today will still be useable and repairable 40 years from now?

I know I sound negative here, but your original post sounded too close to a
sales pitch, one I have heard at least a dozen times before regarding new 3d
computer technology. I do want your company and ideas to succeed, but they
have to be realistic.

> There are many
>users(hundreds of thousands) of SimulEyes, Vrex, 3D Max, NuVison, 3DTV,
>Woboo and etc, What they can do with the glasses is nothing but the games.


No true. I bought one of these systems because I was shown the capabilties
of it for viewing stereo images. I have no interest at all in games, so this
was my sole reason for purchasing it. It's probably true though that the
general consumer would buy it for the exact opposite reason.

> For example, I am going to sell 3D CD-ROMs through
>internet soon. You'll see some new DEMO photos on my web. You can also
>publish your 3D CD-ROM with low cost ( I think I can help to produce CD-ROM
>if necessary. I believe we have many publishers on photo-3d who are also
>interested in this business.)  This bring you a business opportunity. Then
>we can drive more people to make their own 3D if we show them the right
>business chances. 


This I look forward to. Yes, it would be fantastic if I could have a library
of 3d Cds. It's been promised for several years, yet I've yet to see a
single one. Especially the fact that a single CD can store enough info to
actually rival a good conventional stereo pair. It's just a question of when
the cost of this high quality image will compete with a 32 cent stereo slide.


Sam


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