P3D SI anaglyph

[Ray Hannisian <ray@xxxxxxx>]

Ron Labbe wrote:

>> In print, the anaglyph presentation lost enough detail to create 
>> a strong "card-board cut-out" effect. I also found the anaglyph 
>> color distortion uncomfortable. 

> You thought that about every 3D image? You see a cutout effect/color
> distotion in Daniela reclining in the leaves (for example)?

Certainly, some of the pictures work better than others.  The picture
in 
question has a lot more detail for the eyes to compare, due to the many
leaves, and the fact that it is a close-up.  It is among the most effective
in the magazine.

However, yes, I do find that image to be more like flat planes,
(albeit 
numerous layers), than what I experience through a viewer.  And, the overall
impression left by the magazine is that 3D is primarily a "gimmick".

Again, I understand the marketing logic that led to choosing anaglyph
for both 
the magazine and the video.  And, again, I appreciate the effort and
talent 
that went into these projects.  

But, honestly Ron, do you think that these images work as well as
through a 
viewer or in projection?  Are you satisfied with the results of these
anaglyph 
presentations?  

Most importantly, do you feel that this very public exposure "makes a
case" 
for what the stereoscopic medium is all about?  

I do not wish to be confrontational.  I was originally upset that I
didn't get 
to personally participate in influencing what the public would see on
TV.  I 
thought that I might contribute to giving the concept of "3D video" a greater
respect and credibility in the public arena.  However, I find
anaglyph, 
(particularly on a TV screen), to be a weak medium.  

I work in the 'field-sequential' format because it stands 'head and
shoulders' 
above any other currently available 3D video technologies.  And, I
ALWAYS get a 
"WOW" when I show my color slides in a Red Button viewer.  Anaglyph is
fun in comic 
books, but it just isn't equal to the task of retaining the original
image quality 
that we all work so hard to capture in the first place.

I have high hopes that several currently evolving and emerging
technologies will 
soon give us some genuine alternatives.

Sincerely,


Ray Hannisian
 
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