P3D Re: I Need Help, Please!

[omniwin@xxxxxxxxxx]

Hello Again Photo-3D'ers,

I thought that I would post a summary of the responses that I got to my
request for information.

I got some agreement about using Holmes style reproductions.  View Master
and lenticulars were also suggested.  I have discounted these last two
because they can *only* be seen using some type of viewer whereas a Holmes
style can be viewed with a viewer (in 3D) or without a viewer (in 2D or 3D).

I got only one suggestion for a camera, the autofocus and autoexposure RBT
S1.  It was assumed by the person making the suggestion that I would need
to take fast and candid photos.  In reality, most of the shots will be
taken in a nonformal pose in a controlled environment.  I will need flash
sync and control of depth of field, so I think that I will need something
different from the S1.  Any other suggestions?

I need some opinions about the reproductions.  Do you think that press
reproductions (full-color on slick paper) or film reproductions would be
more efficient in 1K or less quantities?

My original post follows this reply.  Please reread it and send your
suggestions to the list.  My questions go to the core of 3D photography and
are a long way from peripheral issues so it is a great opportunity to put
your 3D photography knowledge to *direct* use.

Thanks,
-Doc-
omniwin@xxxxxxxxxx
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                          Original Post

I need help.  A local company wants me to help them with a 3D promotion.

The beauty of this situation is that the company is starting the promotion
from scratch.  They want to provide 3D pictures of people in casual
settings.  In my mind, my concept of their requirements seems to be
something like high quality baseball trading cards.

The photos that they want to use should be:
	(i) reproducible using conventional press techniques;
	(ii) as good or better than those found in "slick paper" magazines;
	(iii) in a size that allows for ease of production and reproduction
and ease of viewing;
	(iv) taken with cameras that are portable (i.e. no large format,
tripod mounted studio cameras);
	(v) taken with cameras that are commercially available;
	(vi) viewable with inexpensive viewing aids.

My opinion leans toward Holmes style reproductions viewable using plastic
lens loupes but *nothing* is set in stone.  To accomplish this promotion, a
new 3D camera will be purchased.  This company is open to any 3D
reproduction that results in a combination of the highest quality at the
lowest price that can be reasonably be produced.

>From lurking, I know that there are some good ideas and opinions in this
listserve, so let me know what you think.  If you need any more
information, just let me know.  I would prefer that any suggestions be
posted to the list so that I can stimulate as many opinions as possible.
-Doc-



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