P3D I prefer portraits in 2D

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Part of the problem here is when I cross view I get a different
>result from one I parallel view.  When I cross view, I get vergence
>miniaturization and so I tend to want to move back to get more chin 
>out of the pair.  When I parallel view, I want to move in because it's
>a little more normal-size looking. 
>    
>What do you others think?  

You know what I think!!!  When it comes to computer stereo of
portraits, I think less is better.  Less depth, less deviation,
less stretched chins.

I'll go a step further... I look at Boris' attractive model
and it looks great in 2D.  I look at it in 3D and the effect
is spoiled.  I know that the model has a chin that sticks out
of the head.  Do I need 3D to confirm this?  I don't!  What 
exactly is it in a portrait that I will appreciate in 3D?
The length of the nose?  I don't think so.  I look again and 
again at Boris' model and say "2D is better".  Sorry 3D fans.

For me, portraits is not a good subject to put in computer 3d.
I am sure this portrait looks great in a good viewer under
ortho conditions but I don't think it works well in my
computer screen.  The close-ups and 3d of small objects look
fine. 

George Themelis


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