P3D Re: George & his 7p in lenticular 3D

[Tom Martin <tlmartin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In a message dated 3/14/98 11:35:54 PM, Mark Kernes wrote:

><<I think we discussed this some time back.  What will it take to
>get a lenticular transparency of this quality, of me holding a
>Realist???>>
>
>I strongly suspect that the John Wayne lenticular (not to mention the other
>ones Dalia has/had for sale), were not done with a 3D camera. More than
>likely, an SLR was used and moved for each shot - which is the way you should
>go if you decide to have this done. I for one look forward to getting a copy.

Actually Mark, I recall seeing an old magazine article that showed
several Hollywood personalities having lenticular photos being taken
with a Lentic camera. That particular camera was first introduced in
1952 and would fit that time period. It had 6 lenses and took 120 roll
film. I suspect that it was this combination of medium format negatives
and larger number of lenses that produced these high quality lenticular
transparencies (any lenticular experts out there that can confirm
this?).

As far as George having a portrait taken with such a system, I am not
aware of anyone that currently has such a camera. Kodak has been doing
some experimenting with lenticulars, both multi-lens and computer
controlled tracking, but these systems are extremely expensive and only
used by professional graphics houses.

If there is a collector on the list with a professional quality
lenticular camera, I am sure there are many others besides myself that
would be interested in hearing any comments you might have on these
cameras.

Tom Martin
mailto:tlmartin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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