P3D NSA: mounting workshop

["David W. Kesner" <drdave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I finally made it back to Idaho after a great time at the NSS caving 
convention in Sewanee, TN and the NSA stereo convention in Richmond, 
VA. Like everyone else it was great to meet all those people that I 
have been admiring. I even got to finally meet in person the one 
individual that has done more for my stereo "education" than anyone 
else - the good Dr. T. Unfortunately he was much too busy to do much 
socializing. I guess I will just have to make a special trip to his 
home someday - if I am invited *{;-)

Anyway, on Friday Jon Golden and I gave a mounting workshop. Jon 
covered all the basics of mounting with great side by side slides 
showing the differences in the stereo window and various other 
aspects of proper mounting. I covered how to mount in Spicer 
cardboard mounts using an RBT jig and placing these in an EMDE binder 
with glass for projecting in shows and competition.

My original plans were to take an actual roll of film shot in a 
Realist camera and go through the entire process of mounting from 
start to finish. This usually only takes me about thirty minutes (28 
pairs). I had expected about 20-30 people to show up. Much to my 
surprise there were well over 100 people in the room. Needless to say 
I had to quickly improvise so I just explained how the process worked 
and then invited anyone who was interested to come up afterwards and 
I would be glad to show them any details.

There were a lot of interested people that came up and I hope that I 
answered all your questions. If not, please feel free to contact me.

I am now convinced that there is a definte need (and market) for a 
mounting video. So, if I can get some help and advice on how to go 
about making one, I will. Please contact me with your ideas, 
comments, suggestions, etc.


David W. Kesner
Boise, Idaho, USA
drdave@xxxxxxxxxx


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