P3D Re: 3D video question

[Larry Berlin <lberlin@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998
>From: Marvin Jones writes:
>
>Message text written by INTERNET:photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Concerning the question about what stereo base to use, and whether to vary
>it, have you considered varying the base within a shot?  Now I don't know
>much about 3D filming, so it could be an old idea or it could be
>impractical.<
>
>I would assume that the effect would be similar to what occurs when someone
>adjusts the parallax while a slide is being projected -- roughly equivalent
>to gouging the audience in the eyes. The classic Moe Howard effect. 
>

That's only true if you do jerky, large changes. If it's done smoothly and
in small increments the effect should be very pleasing and offer a unique
flavor to the 3D experience.

Larry Berlin

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