Re: [photo-3d] Hyperstereo artists?

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <drt-3d@xxxxxxx>]

>Hyperstereo, on the other hand, presents us with a view that would 
>be impossible to see in any way other than through photography - this 
>notion makes me wonder if hyperstereo is more of an artform than 
>normal 3D photography.

Hello Mojo and welcome to photo-3d!!!

When I recorded my first hyperstereo, I too was fascinated!
I think everyone should try these and shoot them whenever
they are given an opportunity.  

The good news is that you can record these with one ordinary
camera.  You don't need a stereo camera.  But if a stereo
camera is all you have, you still can take hyperstereos.
The most common way is the shoot-and-shift method (aka
"cha-cha").  Moving platforms like airplanes and boats
are also well suited for taking hyperstereos.  DON'T TRAVEL
WITHOUT A SINGLE CAMERA!

I have a couple of comments regarding your line of
thoughts...

1. Something that cannot be seen directly by the eyes is
   not necessarily "more of an artform" than something
   that can be seen directly.

2. Instruments have been devised that will allow you to
   experience hyperstereo with bare eyes.  (Something like
   a twin periscope with mirrors aligned horizontally)

3. In addition to hyperstereos we also have hypostereos
   (like macros in 3d).  These also cannot be experienced
   with bare eyes (but possible via stereomicroscopes, etc.)

4. In addition to changing the stereo base to produce
   hyperstereos and hypostereos one can change the
   "viewing distances" to produce other effects that
   cannot be viewed directly with bare eyes.  (But again
   these are possible with instruments like binoculars, etc)

You've got to LOVE stereo and its infinite forms!!!

George Themelis