P3D Re: yearbook stereo

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Shields wrote:
> Then there is the problem of the people having to buy the
> viewers (we just can't afford to give them away). It occurred
> to me that the pairs could be for crosseyed freeviewing instead.
> Then no viewers would be needed. This also might be better if
> there are only a few stereo pictures in the book--nobody is
> going to want to buy the viewer for two or three shots.
> 
> My first thought about this would be that it might make viewing
> the pictures in stereo too hard for too many people, but I thought
> I would throw the question out for discussion.

I think crosseyed pairs definitely limit the number of people who can
enjoy the image.  I can not free view.  If the pairs are parallel I
can use a viewer to see the stereo effect, and people who can parallel
view can also see the stereo effect.  If the pairs are crosseyed I can
not see the stereo effect, and the viewer that would allow me to see
it (the free viewers assitant) is not as readily available.

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