P3D Re: A newbie (me) goofs and asks more ?s

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

Les Hall wrote:

> I understand now what is meant by 'Carboarding'. So how do you
> avoid it?

Don't make or look at cheap lenticulars.  ;)

> Is this a composition factor?

No.  The leading explanation seems to be that it is a lack of adequate
resolution in the particular combination of camera lens/film/image
display apparatus.
 
> Regarding the heat sealed-mounts from Reel-3D etc  - what setting on
> your iron is best for sealing them? Nylon? Cotton?

Try the cardboard setting.  ;)  ;)

Seriously, I've never used 'em; can't help there.  Sorry.

> Also, are those glassine sleeves a good investment and can
> you 'see' them if you view with them in place?

Ditto.

> I was thinking of shooting a roll of B&W film and having my lab making an
> enlarged contact
> sheet, cutting out the pairs and mounting them myself. Any pitfalls I
> should be aware of?
> Separation distance? Does it vary with size?

As DrT noted, there is something confusing about the terminology.
I'll assume you mean you want to have enlargements made from the
B&W film, and make your own stereo cards.

There was a good discussion of making stereo cards a few months
back.  What came out of it more than anything is that there is
no one right way to do it.  You should try to pull up the posts
from that thread in the archives.  You will find several references
to three articles about making stereocards; you should also track
down those articles.  One was written by John Dennis, one by Stan
White, and the other by Norman Patterson.

There is also a very good introduction to making your own stereo
cards available on the web, courtesy of P3D's own Robert Thorpe.
Visit http://www.skep.com/3D/holmscrd.htm  That is probably the
best place for you to start.

> What about 1-hour labs printing form a
> Realist shot roll of film? Can most of them handle it?

When you are more experienced you may be able to work with an
accommodating person at a local lab to get what you need.  It
takes some interest and dedication on the part of the technician,
and not all of them have that.  I would suggest starting by
sending your film to Grand Photo (mail order).  Sorry I don't
have the address handy, but search the archives for Grand Photo
and you'll find it, along with some interesting discussion of
issues related to making your own stereocards.

Boy it sure is lonely on P3D on the weekend.

Paul Talbot


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